Overview
Kim has been part of the travel industry for 25 years and enjoys meeting people, traveling to new places and discovering different cultures and cuisines. Kim learned to cook when she was 12 years old from her father. Her father had always wanted to be a chef, but went on to become a Captain in the merchant navy, so he passed on his interest and passion to Kim.
She is a Goan native and lives with her family (husband and two children) in a small village in South Goa. Her family enjoys her cooking so much that they encouraged her to open her own fine foods and confectionery business five years ago, so that she could share her passion with others.
Through her business Kim caters food for groups as small as 2 and as large as 200, customizing her meals to each customer's unique them. Get to meet a local family and try some authentic Goan-Portuguese fusion dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and family recipes.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Homecooked meal
Private village tour with your host Kim
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your host Kim at her home in Orlim Salcette neighborhood of Goa. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your host Kim at +91 (0) 9422443855 or 8407990664 (available on whatsapp), or by email at kimsffc@gmail.com
Address: 64/B Gonto Naik, Orlim Salcette
Meeting Instructions: Meet Kim at her home. Kim's home is on the road that goes to The Leela Goa hotel [Address: Mobor, Cavelossim, Salcette, Goa 403731] and is just behind Around the corner (restaurant), here is the location on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ogd1BHcRvN32.
Please ask your driver to call Kim on 9422443855 or 8407990664 (available on whatsapp) before you start your journey to her home.
Notes: If you have any specific dietary requirements and have not provided this information upon checkout, please contact and inform your Traveling Spoon host at least 48 hours in advance via their email or phone listed above in your voucher.
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food.
Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
What to expect
The experience takes place in Kim's home in Orlim Village, which is a lovely rural village in South Goa. On arrival you will be greeted with fresh coconut water straight from their tree in the garden or fresh lime juice. Kim will then share more about her passion for food and cooking.
She enjoys experimenting with all kinds of cuisines and will explain to you how Goan food has a Hindu Saraswat and Catholic Portuguese influence.
Later, join Kim for a short walk around the village, where you will visit a 450 year-old church, a handloom house where they make kunbi saris and shawls and you may even spot a few migratory birds. Then return back to Kim’s house to share a Goan Portuguese meal.
You’re free to explore the garden which has a large selection of spices and fruit trees - banana, pineapple, papaya and bimli or you can join Kim in the kitchen while she adds finishing touches to the meal or you can just relax and do some bird watching.
Your meal will be a collection of Goan-Portuguese fusion cuisine prepared using ingredients locally sourced or mostly homegrown.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Notes: For families with children there will be a special menu for the child: (0-4 years): welcome drink, starters and french fries (5-11 years): welcome drink, starters, french fries, sharing the main course with the parent and dessert
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Village Tour and Goan Portuguese Fusion Meal with a Local
How long does Village Tour and Goan Portuguese Fusion Meal with a Local take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Please meet your host Kim at her home in Orlim Salcette neighborhood of Goa. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
What's included?
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Homecooked meal
- Private village tour with your host Kim
- Gratuities
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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