India · COOKING CLASSES IN CHENNAI
Good cooking classes in Chennai fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Shop Goubert Market, cook your chosen South Indian lunch with a pro chef at Sita Cultural Centre, then eat on banana leaves.
“We have done cooking classes before and they have all been good and the chef at each has been personable and taken time to talk about the dishes we are preparing. Manisha was very easy to talk to and a talented chef and, under heRead more”
Hands-on Tamil Brahmin cooking in Chennai with Sundari, 4-5 vegetarian dishes, banana-leaf dining, lunch or dinner, nonalcoholic drinks.
“What an amazing experience! We had an absolute outstanding time with Sundari who showed us some great Indian vegetarian cooking in her home! Additionally, we were welcome in her home and got to meet her family making the whole experience and atmosphere extremely memorable! If we are in Chennai again, we will definitely do this!”
Private South Indian vegetarian cooking class in Chennai with Meena, learn spices and recipes, then eat on banana leaves.
“We had a lovely time in this cooking class - with great conversations and amazing food! Meena asked us beforehand what we like and created a menu accordingly. We highly recommend!”
Private traditional vegetarian cooking class in Chennai with Gayathri, learn a main and side, use stone tools and herbs, then share a banana-leaf meal.
“This class was a wonderful dive into traditional South Indian home cooking. The step-by-step guidance for preparing kootu, sambar, and poriyal was incredibly helpful, and the emphasis on using simple ingredients to build deep, comfortinRead more”
Cook Chettinad dishes in Kamala’s Chennai home with pickup, dosas, and banana-leaf lunch. Private 3-hour class for $74.
“I had a lovely experience in Kamala’s kitchen cooking. Kamala made me feel very welcome and taught me everything I wanted to know about her local food. She even gave me recipes to take away. Kamala spoke fluent English so our conversation flowed and was very enjoyable.”
Private Chennai market tour and cooking class with Sundari. Shop Sastri Nagar spices, cook 4-5 vegetarian dishes, eat with drinks.
“Sundari is the sweetest woman you’ll ever meet! She warmly welcomed me to her home and provided the perfect cooking experience. She taught me several dishes and we enjoyed a wonderful meal together. I felt as though I’d known Read more”
Shop Chennai ingredients with Jyashree at a neighborhood market, then cook and eat a South Indian vegetarian thali in her home.
“Jayshree was a wonderful teacher. Her husband showed us around a local vegetable market with explanations of all the regional fruits and veggies. Upon arrival to the beautiful home, we were given a welcoming tea. The hosts shared many aRead more”
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