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Polynesian Culinary Experience: Immersion in Culture, Taste & Family Universe
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145 Ratings
Moorea-Maiao
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.
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:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- F5MG+32W - Explore the distinctive tastes of local cuisine and the traditional lifestyle in a professional setting with culinary experts, Stevenson and Audrey. This culinary journey offers an introduction to Polynesian culture, local ingredients and their advantages, as well as insights into local cooking methods and how to prepare these dishes at…
- F5MG+32W - Explore the distinctive tastes of local cuisine and the traditional lifestyle in a professional setting with culinary experts, Stevenson and Audrey. This culinary journey offers an introduction to Polynesian culture, local ingredients and their advantages, as well as insights into local cooking methods and how to prepare these dishes at home. Enjoy sharing recipes, treats, and a delightful local meal.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Other
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Other
What's Not Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
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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.
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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…
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 wonders, coziness, and familial warmth. With our lush gardens in your view, you will get a sneak peek into the splendid bounty of our valley.
Location
F5MG+32W
At Food&CookLab, Route DEs Ananas facing the Assembly DE Dieu Church, 1.2 km DE the Belt Road.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(145 Ratings)
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U4218avsueb
Feb 9, 2026
Highlight of my trip to Moorea - This was an outstanding experience! The kitchen was spotless, the ingredients were of the highest quality, the teaching was friendly and imparted a lot of cultural insights as well as how to cook. The view was amazing. I had the best experience!
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Thereseandrieu81
Feb 1, 2026
Nice experience - Beautiful service by a couple pawned their work and pass on their knowledge.....
Preparation of different succulent dishes.
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Melanie_k
Dec 27, 2025
Great food and people! - Truly the best experience while we visited the island! The location is gorgeous and the farm to table and history of the land is unparalleled! Book it, you won’t regret it! And the recipes are to die for!
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Missyd1955
Dec 2, 2025
A MUST DO experience for visitors to Mo'orea! - Our morning cooking with Stevenson and Tianu was an experience we won't forget. From learning about the history of Mo'orea and the sustainability of the island to seeing how the products we used were grown right outside the lab made it the perfect experience on a rainy day. The dishes we prepared were traditional to the island and delicious. We were hands on the entire time and enjoyed every minute. We highly recommend this for everyone whether you are an experienced cook or not.
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Sylvia_s
Nov 11, 2025
Beat meal on Moorea - Best cooking class. We learned to make all local foods like the passion crue, bread wrapped in banana leaves, coconut chips, and grilled tuna with local sauces. Was fun and best meal since we arrived. Worth every penny.
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Kevin_c
Nov 10, 2025
Informative and tasty - We learned about the food the Polynesia people grow and how they cook the food traditionally.
We learned to identify the different plants in the garden.
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Jennifer
Oct 23, 2025
Cooking in paradise - an Authentic, personal, delicious experience! - One of my favorite parts of our visit - this was a world class experience. Cooking on a local, sustainable farm nestled between the mountains, we had a hands on morning learning to make Poisson Cru and local delicacies. Audrey and Stevenson were so friendly and knowledgeable and the kitchen was immaculate. The ingredients could not have been fresher. We enjoyed our conversation and learned about the island. We left with full bellies and full hearts. Voila!
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Tourist17849170946
Oct 10, 2025
Memorable Polynesian cooking experience - We thoroughly enjoyed our morning at the food&cook lab. Audrey and Stevenson provided a hands on, well organized experience, teaching us about typical Polynesian foods and how to make it, as well as an understanding of the culture and people. Wish shared recipes, we’re equipped to go home and prepare our own Polynesian meal and help keep the culture of the Pacific Islands alive.
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M-pfoser
Oct 3, 2025
Great experience - We got a great insight into Polynesian culture and cuisine.
The structure and process of the event are perfect, so it is very entertaining.
Thank you for that!
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Wendycp4284yo
Sep 29, 2025
Great time, great food!! - We had never taken a cooking class, so I did not know what to expect but this was even better than what I ever could've thought. Stevenson and Audrey were great in showing and explaining their methods for making their traditional/local dishes. For someone that doesn't cook very often it was easy to follow, and tasks were easy. We loved learning some history as well as other agriculture information. And well obviously the food was delightful! I love coconut so that was amazing along with the fish that was used to prepare the dishes (Marlin). As a LGBTQ couple we also did not feel any sort of prejudice! This was definitely one of our favorite things we did on the whole trip!
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