Three days Goa Culinary & Spice Plantation Experience

Step into the heart of Goan culinary traditions with this immersive three-day food and heritage experience hosted at Rita’s Gourmet.

Designed for travellers who love food, culture and authentic local experiences, this journey offers a rare opportunity to cook, taste and explore Goa through its vibrant markets, spices, traditional kitchens and heritage villages.

From discovering fresh ingredients at a bustling local market, to learning the secrets of Goan and Indian cooking, to exploring spice plantations and heritage museums — this curated experience reveals the deep connection between Goa’s cuisine, culture and history.

Guests are welcomed into a warm Goan home environment where culinary storytelling, traditional recipes and shared meals create a truly memorable experience.

Experience Highlights

🍳 Hands-On Cooking Workshops

Enjoy two days of interactive cooking sessions where you learn to prepare authentic Goan and Indian dishes including traditional curries, masalas, chutneys and regional specialties.

🛍 Guided Local Market Tour

Visit a vibrant farmer’s market and discover the colourful ingredients that define Goan cuisine — fresh vegetables, seafood, spices and tropical produce.

🍽 Traditional Goan & Indian Feasts

Savour delicious home-style breakfasts and lunches prepared during the cooking workshops.

🍮 Goan Sweet Discoveries

Taste iconic local desserts such as Bebinca, Dodol, Doce, Baath and Serradura, and learn about their history in Goan homes.

☕ Spice Tea Workshop

Learn how to prepare traditional spice teas using ingredients like cardamom, cinnamon and lemongrass, and discover their everyday wellness benefits.

🌿 Spice Plantation Visit

Explore a lush Goan spice plantation and learn about the cultivation and uses of spices such as cardamom, pepper, nutmeg, vanilla and cloves, along with their medicinal properties.

🏛 Heritage & Culture Tour

Visit the renowned Ancestral Goa (Big Foot Museum) and Goa Chitra Museum, which beautifully showcase Goa’s village life, culinary traditions and agrarian heritage.

Optional visit to the historic Old Goa Churches – Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral, both UNESCO heritage landmarks.

Duration

3 Days / 2 Culinary Workshop Days + 1 Heritage Exploration Day

Location

The experience is hosted at Rita’s Gourmet, Dabolim, conveniently located near Goa International Airport and just minutes from the scenic Bogmalo Beach.

Price

₹21,000 per person
Minimum booking: 2 guests

Ideal For

• Food lovers and culinary travellers
• Culture and heritage enthusiasts
• Small groups and couples
• Travellers seeking authentic local experiences

Contact

📞 +91 7507452225
📧 ritasgourmetgoa@gmail.com

Stay Nearby & Getting There

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Rita’s Gourmet is located in Dabolim, close to Goa International Airport, making it convenient for guests to stay nearby and minimise daily travel time.

For relaxation after the day’s activities, the scenic Bogmalo Beach is just 2 km away. Guests can also choose from several popular South Goa beach resorts within 5–10 km, including Velsao, Cansaulim, Majorda, Utorda, Colva, Varca and Cavelossim.

Transport:
The tour price does not include transfers. However, we are happy to assist guests with transport arrangements and travel guidance. For those staying nearby, daily pick-up and drop can be arranged on request at a nominal cost.