# The International Kitchen

> Culinary travel company based in Chicago, specializing in small-group and private cooking vacations, one-day cooking classes, and custom food tours in 19 countries. Operating exclusively in culinary travel since 1994, with 13,000+ tours sold and 100+ active itineraries.

Trips are led by local chefs, home cooks, and guides; most itineraries run 3–9 nights and include accommodations, hands-on cooking classes, and cultural excursions.

## Services

- [Culinary Vacations (Best Sellers)](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/cooking-vacations/best-sellers/): Multi-night small-group and private cooking vacations across 19 countries.
- [One-Day Cooking Classes](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/one-day-classes/): A la carte single-day hands-on classes in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- [Custom Trips](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/custom-trips/): Bespoke culinary itineraries designed around a traveler's dates, budget, and interests.
- [Italy Cooking Vacations](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/cooking-vacations/italy/): Regional cooking vacations across Tuscany, Sicily, Amalfi Coast, Piedmont, and more.
- [France Cooking Vacations](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/cooking-vacations/france/): Cooking vacations in Provence, Burgundy, Normandy, Bordeaux, and other French regions.
- [Greece Cooking Vacations](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/cooking-vacations/greece/): Cooking vacations on Poros, Santorini, and mainland Greece.
- [Spain Cooking Vacations](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/cooking-vacations/spain/): Cooking vacations in Andalusia, Catalonia, Madrid, and the Basque Country.
- [Portugal Cooking Vacations](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/cooking-vacations/portugal/): Cooking vacations in Lisbon, Porto, the Azores, and Madeira.

## About

- [Why TIK](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/why-tik/): Company history since 1994 and stated differentiators.
- [Our Team](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/our-team/): Peg Kern, President & Owner since 2015; with the company since 2004.

## Results & Reviews

- [Best Sellers & Testimonials](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/cooking-vacations/best-sellers/): Most-booked itineraries and traveler testimonials.

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/contact-us/): Chicago office address, phone, email, and hours.

## Social Profiles

- [Google Business Profile](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+International+Kitchen/@41.8870873,-87.624174,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880e2cae36077943:0x4fca53e5dc05e62c!8m2!3d41.8870873!4d-87.624174!16s%2Fg%2F1tjy228h): Chicago HQ — NAP, hours, 4.9/5 from 171 reviews.
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/theintlkitchen/): Company page — trip updates and traveler recommendations.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theintlkitchen/): Trip photos and destination content.
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUTmNMUIv_vQKLJmTMJQr-A): Video content from culinary tours.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-international-kitchen): Company page.
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/il/chicago/profile/online-travel-agency/the-international-kitchen-0654-16003867): A+ rating and customer reviews.
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-international-kitchen-chicago): Chicago business listing with customer reviews.

## Optional

- [Travel Blog](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/blog/): Destination guides, travel tips, and chef interviews.
- [Recipes](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/recipes/): Recipes tied to the company's tour destinations.
- [FAQs](https://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/faqs/): Booking, trip logistics, and cancellation policy questions.

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Updated: 2026-07-28