About Culinary Quests
Culinary Quests was established with one goal in mind – to give clients the most authentic cultural experiences possible through culinary exploration. Culinary Quests offers travelers a window into the very heart and soul of a country and a region through its food – fun, hands-on cooking courses taught exclusively by local chefs. Come to laugh, learn, drink, and of course, eat! Our excursions are also structured to provide unique culinary and cultural experiences – guided by local experts. Most importantly, unlike a ‘one size fits all’ approach to small group tours, your program is personalized to meet your interests --YOU decide which excursions will create YOUR dream culinary vacation.
Don’t be an accidental tourist – be an experiential one!
Let us help you build your own cooking vacation.
Laura Haltzel is the owner and founder of Culinary Quests. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Latin America and has lived both in Spain and Germany. Laura has a background in international relations, having earned her B.A. in International Relations with a minor in Hispanic Studies. She is proficient in Spanish and German and speaks a smattering of Italian and French. She entered the travel business through her work with the U.S. Peace Corps as the Programming and Training Coordinator for the Inter-America Region, where she was responsible for organizing training programs and conferences in Latin America. A few years later Laura focused on her love of cooking and launched Culinary Quests as the perfect marriage of her passions – travel, cooking, foreign language and cultural exchange. Laura has personally visited each of the selected locations and works with the local chefs and staffs to ensure your adventures in international cooking exceed expectations.
Culinary Quests is a proud member of the following professional organizations:
