Enjoy Kerala Home stay Experience, hands on Kerala cooking experience , or carefully crafted Kerala Cuisine from the finest ingredients & Cultural Adventures in Kerala, South India

Experience the best Kerala homestay hospitality

The Pimenta is India’s first and best homestay with hands on cooking holidays in the scenic south state of Kerala. It is less than two hours from Kochi. Set on the lush land of Haritha Farms—a 6.5-acre property growing spices, coffee, and produce. The Pimenta is both accessible and off the beaten track. With a focus on local and sustainable practices, even a short stay is an opportunity to learn about Keralan food and culture with hands-on sessions and personalized experiences.

You can choose from several options we offer or design their own; many choose to explore the region further through activities we can arrange, such as tea plantation visits, backwaters boat tours, biking, yoga, Ayurvedic massage, and more. Guests experience local agriculture, trades, and traditions and leave with knowledge they can take back into their own kitchen.​

Who Runs The Pimenta

Every day at The Pimenta begins with coffee and fresh fruit grown from the area (local tropical fruits). This reflects the ethos of host Jacob Mathew, who has shared his passion for Indian cuisine and culture with visitors since 1994. To date, he has hosted over 3,000 guests and has been applauded by international publications. Jacob’s aim here is to introduce the beauty, culture and cuisine of the region the erstwhile Vadakkumkur know as the Kingdom of Pepper to the west,

This tiny geographical area was the reason in changing the history of the world after the 14th century and discovery of two continents. Jacob’s objective in the kitchen is to empower his guests with a hands-on experience in traditional South Indian cooking, which can be transported into their own kitchen anywhere in the world. or give them an opportunity to relish the healthy and tasty food

“At its heart, The Pimenta is part retreat and part culinary celebration,” he says.