TASTE INDIA WITH US!
We get that India can be an intimidating place to travel, especially alone. But that’s where Chef Mum comes in. Since 2015, she’s guided folks from Canada and beyond on her own intimate group tour.
Feeding people isn’t just something we Indians do – it’s who we are. That’s why we designed two very different adventures to teach you about our culture through the country’s diverse foodways. Think of our tours as an extension of our pop-up dinners – the food is as bold as the topics at hand.
India is a vibe. Once you get past the intimidation factor, so much beauty and generosity will be waiting for you. So, if you’re the type of person who is up for an adventure, culturally curious about everything you don’t know, eager to sample whatever the locals are eating, easy-going and humble, keep scrolling to find out more.
DIWALI: INDIA'S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
October 20 to November 1, 2025
Delhi, New Delhi | Amritsar, Punjab | Srinagar, Kashmir | Dhora, Rajasthan | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | Agra, Uttar Pradesh
There is no way we can travel to places like Punjab and Kashmir – on the border of Pakistan – and not talk about the 1947 Partition of India at the hands of the British Raj. This tour traces history to understand better the lasting scars of colonialism on an India divided.
We’ll explore (well, eat our way through) India’s many terrains – from the bustling cityscape of the capital and the lush Himalayan trail of Srinagar in Kashmir to the holy grounds of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar and barren desert lands of Dhora in Rajasthan. There’s a trip to the saffron capital, a visit to the world’s largest community kitchen, Diwali celebrations with a local family, and more
Spaces are limited.
HOLI: INDIA'S FESTIVAL OF COLOURS
February 27 to March 11, 2026
Delhi, New Delhi | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Bharatpur, Rajasthan | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Mumbai, Maharashtra
Holi represents the changing seasons from winter to spring and new beginnings. It’s also a day where religion, caste and economic status momentarily disappear because everyone is covered head to toe in powdered colour. That is why it’s my favourite festival. We’ve applied that logic to crafting a culinary tour that takes you across the spectrum, from my cousin’s fave kebab shack in Delhi to modern farm-to-table haunts in Mumbai. We’ve wedged the food stops between the usual sightseeing spots, including the Taj Mahal, Hawa Mahal and the Gateway of India. Just like with my pop-ups, we’ll share family stories along the way.
(Photo credits: Shot on 50mm film by Rumneek Padda during the March 2024 trip)
