HANDS-ON COOKING · GUIDED
Classes here run small and go early. Below: the 7 guided cooking classes to book first, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Budapest’s market-to-table cooking class, with Central Market Hall, Hungarian dishes, wine, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Our guide Mesi was really good. Our class was informative and very tasty. The wine was free flowing and our group was lots of fun.”
Make Argentine empanadas, alfajores, and mate in a local San Telmo home during this friendly three-hour Buenos Aires cooking class.
“From start to finish this was an excellent experience. Very hands-on, and we learned a lot of history along the way. Lovely home and family provide the space and equipment to make it so that people of all skill level and ages can participate. Would have loved small plates instead of napkins to eat from - but that’s just a preference not a necessity!”
Learn Rajasthani cooking in a Jodhpur family home, with hotel pickup, hands-on recipes, and a vegetarian meal for $36.24.
“Reikha and Rishi made us feel welcome in their home from our hotel pick up to drop off. It was a truly authentic Indian experience and the food was amazing and definitely something we can take back with us to Australia. Both Rishi and Rekha speak very good English.”
Learn to make Florence pizza and gelato in a small English class with wine, local ingredients, expert chefs, and recipes to take home.
“Georgio couldn’t have been more welcoming! My family said this has been their most favorite part of the trip! This is a must do while in Florence. Making beautiful and delicious memories.”
Learn Khmer cooking in Siem Reap with a market visit, local chef, three dishes, hotel pickup, and hands-on instruction for $32.
“Highly recommend this activity while in Siem Reap. Delicious food - I chose to make the fresh rice paper rolls, Somla Kits (a fish & eggplant coconut milk curry), and banana coconut milk dessert.”
Review of Kyoto’s private Buddhist cooking class, with seven vegan dishes, temple sights, practical details, price, value, and booking advice.
“Yukari was a very welcoming host. She taught us about Shiojin Ryori and we cooked together food inspired by the traditional Buddhist cooking. The food was absolutely delicious and vegan, and we also learned about the specificity of Kyoto's culinary gems. It was a very nice experience. I definitely would recommend!”
Review of Siem Reap’s village cooking class, with tuk tuk pickup, market visit, organic produce, four-course meal, price, and practical tips.
“This is a must do while in Siem Reap. Chef Sophos showed us herbs grown in his neighbourhood and we visited a local market to pick out fresh groceries. Very informative experience. We headed back to his clean and organized kitchen and a beautiful meal was prepared. I highly recommend this tour.”
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