Explore and Cook: Volunteering in the Kitchen in Chiapas, Mexico!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 6 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

Come be part of the culinary team in Chiapas, Mexico, and immerse yourselves in the rich gastronomic culture of the region! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help in the kitchen, where you will have the opportunity to learn and collaborate in the preparation of traditional Mexican dishes.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Spanish
Over 23 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Meeting locals
6 Immersing in the local culture
4 Developing social awareness
4 Developing environmental awareness
4 Practicing Spanish
4 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 3. Good health and well-being
2 7. Affordable and clean energy
2 15. Life on land

fabioola

Mexico

Hello volunteers, I really enjoy my time there. Sultan is a wonderful place, surrounded by nature, animals, and a relax vibe that makes you enjoy more. Sometimes gets busy but the work is fair and flexible. I learned how to make some Turkish meals and the coffee as well 😉 the kitchen team really care about their work, so, is inspiring how they cook and how they teach to prepared food. The place is different, a mix of cultures and Semih is an incredibly and interesting person I am so happy to meet and collaborate with. If you want to enjoy a different experience try this one 🥳

about 2 months ago

Beth

United States

The hostel, Casa Jasmine, is nice, reasonably clean, depending on who shares the kitchen. 2BA. Mostly, I had a room to myself. Loved working in the kitchen @ the Turkish restaurant, a 15min walk away. Mostly, I washed dishes, but was taught to make sauces/bread, Turkish coffee/tea, hummus/tahini/yogurt. The cooks--Tomas, Lam & Marti--are wonderful! I'd love to work with them again. Semih lives at the hostel, laid back, busy. I seldom saw him. Not the best communicator. My shift changed a lot the 1st 2wks, last minute. There were little things that were frustrating because of lack information.

4 months ago

Gianna

United States

The host is a beautiful Turkish restaurant in the city if San Cristobal, Chiapas. The space is gorgeous, the food is delicious and the people are very kind and welcoming. You will quickly find yourself wanting to stay longer and longer. Semih is a great host, very friendly and flexible, and I genuinely enjoyed my experience here. It's not a goodbye just a see you later! Thank you so much for everything!

4 months ago

Tula

Canada

I really enjoyed my time at Sultan. By the end of the month, it felt like we had all become a little family. I did end up feeling burnt out during this experience, but not because of the work, but because of the weather. I would recommend this experience in a warmer season because the work was really fun and the people were great as well but the cold weather made it so i didn't go outside much other than to get to work. overall, San Cristobal was exactly what I needed and I would definitely recommend Sultan!

4 months ago

Nikita

Germany

A wonderful place! Work in the kitchen is super chill and fun and the team is lovely. The room is very cosy and very close to the city center.

8 months ago

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