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
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Tea and coffee
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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Karen_s
Sep 16, 2024
Spectacular! - Stevenson and his staff were excellent! My 92 year old father and I had the best experience. We learned so much about French Polynesian food and culture. We would highly recommend making this part of your trip to Moorea. Make sure to pre-book!
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Montagut1
Sep 7, 2024
A truly unmissable moment - Excellent experience and welcome with authentic hosts and concerned about sharing quality. In a beautiful setting we enjoyed a delicious Polynesian menu. Thank you again for this session.
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434taraa
Sep 3, 2024
Awesome culinary experience - This was so awesome! Stevenson and Audrey were welcoming and great in English and French, food was amazing, the location was beautiful, and we learned a lot. Our two kids (10 and 12) also loved it.
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Dreamer42305298435
Aug 17, 2024
Culinary tour - We had a wonderful time with Stevenson and Audrey! This Polynesian food experience was a delectable way to learn about the local culture, history, and traditions. My girls (ages 10&13) enjoyed participating in the food prep. We shared our meal with a beautiful backdrop of Moorea's mountains. Highly recommend!!
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Carolinagz2027fi
Aug 14, 2024
Excellent experience for families - We visited the Food & Cook Lab together with our 3 kids (ages 5,6, and 9) and we all loved it. Beautifull setting, delicious recipes, and very nice staff. Would definitely recommend if you want a local taste of Polynesian cuisine and culture.
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Sophef2024
Aug 8, 2024
The best meal of our honeymoon! - This was easily the best experience of our honeymoon. Stevenson and Audrey were incredible hosts and teachers. From the moment we arrived at the idillic cook lab surrounded by lush mountains we were greeted with coffee, tea and homemade drinks. We got a tour of the garden and a look into the feast we were about to prepare. Stevenson walked us through each recipe as we made authentic Polynesian food. The icing on the cake was feasting on our food as a community looking out at pineapple fields at the end of the cooking experience. We learned so much about the culture and way of life in Moorea from this experience. The food was phenomenal and we cherish this opportunity. We would urge anyone to come to Moorea just to have this experience.
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Voyager19240033447
Aug 8, 2024
Great experience in Moorea - We took a class with Audrey Steevenson, and Mauri. Great time spent with them, mix of cultural stories, sharing of experiences and very friendly exchanges. The workshop is very well done, we learn many different cooking techniques and the flavors are delicious and very varied. We feasted and had a great time! Not to be missed!
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Davide_g
Jul 31, 2024
Amazing authentic Polynesian food experience - I booked this class as a surprise birthday gift for my wife and I'm glad I did! We both loved learning from Stevenson and Audrey about Polynesian food and culture, and the food was amazing! It helps that they were able to make accommodations for my wife who is vegetarian. We were glad to learn that there is a lot more to Polynesian food than poisson cru (although we did make some and it was delicious). If you love food and value learning about the culture and traditions of the places you visit and not just enjoying the beautiful beaches, this is the perfect activity for you!
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Igor
Jul 29, 2024
Wonderful culinary experience - My wife and I had an amazing time with Audrey and Stevenson. They were patient, informative, and gave a true sense of being connected with the Tahitian land, culture, and cuisine. Much of the food that we prepared used ingredients grown at their garden. I even got the chance to cut a very fresh red tuna that we would later bbq and use for poisson de cru (the famous poki-like dish). At the end we had a wonderful meal together and later they sent the recipes by email. Altogether, experience lasted for about 4 hours. Highly highly recommend!!
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G542jirobertk
Jul 23, 2024
Great Family Experience! - Audrey and Stevenson were excellent hosts for a fun morning on Moorea. Along with teaching some wonderful recipes, Stevenson shared some really interesting information about Tahitian culture and the influence distant visitors have had to the islands. Audrey was a very kind and gracious host always making sure we had what we wanted or needed. The class was structured very well and everyone was able to fully participate. We went with our kids (21, 19, and 15) and we all had a great time making authentic Polynesian dishes in a family setting. The best part was the interaction with our hosts, the other guests and each other. Real Quality Time that we will remember forever! Thank you Audrey and Stevenson!
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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).