Polynesian Culinary Experience: Immersion in Culture, Taste & Family Universe

Immerse yourself in the Polynesian culinary experience in the heart of Paopao Valley. Discover the rich culture, taste delicious cuisine, and experience the warmth of a family atmosphere.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paopao - Come and discover the unique flavors of local cuisine and the traditional art of living in a professional space thanks to your culinary guides, Stevenson and Audrey. In this culinary experience, you will get to know the Polynesian culture, the local products and their benefits, how they are cooked locally and how to cook them at home. Sharing recipes, delicacies and a good local meal.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Other
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Raw fish in coconut milk - From coconut to coconut milk: make your milk.
    A choice of extremely fresh fish, vegetables, lemons.

  • Po’e - A fruit (banana, guava, papaya, mango, etc.) or a pumpkin, coconut milk and a banana leaf to make the famous dessert dish

  • Ipo - coconut bread - Grated coconut flesh to make steamed or baked bread to accompany your meal.

Additional Information

In the midst of Paopao Valley’s pineapple farms, you’ll operate in specialized spaces geared towards holding seminars and cooking lessons, adjacent to a production lab. You will delve into the aspects of Polynesian culture, from its history to contemporary life and its ongoing societal changes. You’ll dip into a world of cultural richness, culinary…

Location
F5MG+32W
At Food&CookLab, Route des Pineapples opposite the Assembly of God Church
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisaz7833ug
Jul 3, 2025
Great cooking school experience - Our hosts were friendly and shared lots of knowledge about their culture. The time went quickly and was well organised, maximising the cooking time. The food was very tasty. If you are looking for a local cooking experience, definitely come here.
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Sung_p
Jul 3, 2025
Fantastic experience - You get to learn the history, culture, food, and good people. Absolutely amazing experience—1000% worth the price.
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475sofiam
Jun 30, 2025
Amazing experince in Moorea - We booked a cooking class to celebrate our anniversary, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience! The food was delicious, and the entire experience was so much fun. The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming, making the whole event feel personal and special. It was a perfect way to celebrate and learn a local cuisine, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend the day. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and memorable celebration
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Nzgirl69
Jun 21, 2025
A culinary experience and learn the history of the area all in one bite! - One of the many amazing highlights of our trip to Moorea, the Food & Cook lab is an experience not to be missed. Hosts Audrey and Stevenson run a smooth operation set up in the beautiful hills of the island, providing the group with information about the culture, heritage and culinary history of the area, while demonstrating cooking styles and tips, which we all got to enjoy at the end of the course. We took our mum for her 80th birthday and she was treated like royalty, it was a really special day for us all as a whānau. The group was a lovely mix of people from all over the world, and while there were some language barriers, making and eating food together doesn't always need words! Highly recommend.
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Annettelo4314ed
Jun 21, 2025
Full Heart, Full Belly - Audrey and Stevenson have their class down to perfection! From understanding the ingredients, the history of the island, the cultural significance, what’s native, seasonal, and imported, this educational and experiential class will remain a highlight of our trip. It was so hands on and helpfully explained. What a beautiful opportunity to engage with Polynesian food and wonderful people. Great as a couple, this experience was also good for families or solo travelers. The hosts were so inclusive. They explained everything thoughtfully and in English AND French. I would HIGHLY recommend this course to anyone who is interested in the culture, food, or people of Polynesia.
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Annette_l
Jun 15, 2025
Full Heart and a Full Belly - Audrey and Stevenson have their class down to perfection! From understanding the ingredients, the history of the island, the cultural significance, what’s native, seasonal, and imported, this educational and experiential class will remain a highlight of our trip. It was so hands on and helpfully explained. What a beautiful opportunity to engage with Polynesian food and wonderful people. Great as a couple, this experience was also good for families or solo travelers. The hosts were so inclusive. They explained everything thoughtfully and in English AND French. I would HIGHLY recommend this course to anyone who is interested in the culture, food, or people of Polynesia.
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Adventure09684992335
Jun 6, 2025
Loved it! - We absolutely loved the cooking class. Audrey and Stevenson were both lovely and showed genuine interest in our lives back home. The food was delicious and we loved the stories/history behind everything. It was one of our favourite things we did on the beautiful island of Mo’orea and we highly recommend it!
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Michaelangelo_g
Jun 1, 2025
Best Tahitian Cooking Class! - Booked this hands on activity for my wife and I on our honeymoon. She loves to cook and I love to eat so it worked out. Nonetheless, we had an amazing experience with Audrey, Stevenson, and their helper Mauri, heck even the chef behind the glass we only got to watch prep food for activities. We had the opportunity to learn about the Tahitian culture, history, agriculture, influences and more. Prepping and cooking our food was so fun; tasting it was better! Everyone we interacted with was so kind and our host/guides were amazing and funny. Eat a light breakfast and enjoy your hard labor! Don’t forget to try their coffee, it was incredible!
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Zoha_r
May 30, 2025
A Must Do! - One of the highlights of our trip! Such a well thought out and well organized experience, not to mention with delicious food! We were so grateful to learn more about the Polynesian culture through traditional foods - from how the fruits & veggies are grown, to different cooking methods and how they’re served.
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Jfs67
May 28, 2025
Highly recommended! - Great experience! Very hospitable, excellent food and learned a lot about Polynesian cuisine and nutrition.
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From $99
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).