‘Tour to Feast’ & Redefine Culinary Tourism
IF YOU WANT TO GET TO KNOW INDIA AND ITS CUISINE IN-DEPTH THEN A TOUR BY COX & KINGS MIGHT BE THE BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE THIS FASCINATING COUNTRY.
Indian cuisine is as diverse as the country itself. Each state has a distinctive culinary journey that reflects its rich cultural identity and fascinating history. Tour to Feast, powered by Cox & Kings, was launched to introduce travellers to unique handcrafted delicious journeys across India’s most popular culinary destinations, with a slice of history. Each of these journeys is designed and accompanied by hand-picked experts who will take travellers through the evolution of the indigenous cuisines of each region.
FOOD WALKS
“Our distinctly crafted tours take travellers beyond just restaurant tastings, giving a taste of a region’s culture through its cuisine” says Debolin Sen, Head, Tour to Feast. “Whether you want to taste food through bazaars, food walks or home dining experiences, cook like a local or are just curious to know about the origins of the most celebrated cuisines, we have all that covered under Tour to Feast which promises to offer authentic culinary experiences like no one else.”
Karan Anand, Head, Relationships, Cox & Kings notes, “India is a haven for food lovers and each region’s culture can be best introduced through its food. We see a substantial increase in the number of tourists integrating culinary tours as part of their travel experiences. In India, each state has unique flavours, delectable cuisines and such amazing stories of bygone eras and their influence on food - the richness of these experiences needs to be presented in a very unique way and through a niche offering like Tour to Feast.”
CUSTOM-MADE ITINERARIES
To begin with, Tour to Feast will offer journeys across the most popular culinary destinations in India like Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Jaipur, Agra and Goa. Travellers can choose from an array of customized culinary holidays.
Feast On lets you experience each destination to its fullest — from historical monuments and bustling markets to cooking classes and meals with local chefs. This tour is for those who don’t want to miss out on any of a destination’s diverse offerings, culinary or otherwise.
Cook like a Local is for those who want to learn how to cook a region’s cuisine and get a deeper understanding of local produce. Expect a mix of cooking classes and demonstrations by local chefs and home cooks, market and farm tours, and fun cocktail workshops.
Forgotten Worlds plunges travellers into a bygone era via heritage trails, cooking classes, home-dining experiences featuring forgotten recipes, and dying regional art forms. Discover the heart of a destination and understand what it was like before commercialisation took over.
Foodscapes takes one through various culinary pockets giving a deeper understanding of the communities that call it home. Meet locals and learn quintessential home-style recipes, set out on heritage trails and enjoy street food walks served with a slice of history.
Eat Retreat is for those who want to get away from the city and enjoy the gifts nature has to offer. Indulge in organic farming activities, spice plantation tours, rustic meals, cooking workshops and even yoga and meditation sessions.
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