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South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.
Shop Goubert Market ingredients, choose from 30 South Indian dishes, cook with a chef at Sita Cultural Centre, then eat on banana leaves.
Most Popular“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”
Cook Tamil Brahmin vegetarian dishes in Sundari’s Chennai home, then eat on banana leaves. Private class with lunch or dinner.
“I had a spectacular experience. Sundari is a great host: when there was an issue with the booking, she went above and beyond to make sure I did not get overcharged. Her teaching style is very approachable, and she is an excellent conversRead more”
Cook traditional Gowda dishes in Archana’s Bangalore home, dine on a banana-leaf meal, and learn local food culture hands-on.
“We had a wonderful afternoon with Archana and her family in theor lovely home. As 5th generation Bangalorians, you cannot get more authentic food than what she shared with us. Archana clearly loves sharing about her heritage and the Read more”
Hands-on Kerala cooking class in Alappuzha: cook a 3-course meal at Mrs. Rejula Noushad’s home, get recipes, and eat together.
“Effective teacher that explained and encouraged us to get involved. Relaxed and enjoyable environment within her home.”
Make Pondicherry Kolam at Sita Cultural Center. Learn the craft, use rice and color powder, and draw your own design in 90 minutes.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the Kolam class conducted by Lakshmi - she was full of passion and enthusiasm for her culture and the traditional crafts, which kept us engaged. Through the sharing of her growing up years, we came to have to havRead more”
A private South Indian Tamil cooking class in Chennai with Srividya: cook 2–3 dishes, learn Tamil spice traditions, then eat with her family.
“We learned to prepare 2 vegetarian dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients. Then we enjoy a typical South Indian lunch together served on a banana leaf”
Hands-on Kerala cooking class in an old Varkala house with spice mixes, about five dishes, and a banana-leaf thali lunch.
“Wonderful experience - well presented with hands on participation, we learned lots about Kerala ingredients and recipes. The kitchen is nicely designed, elevated and open at the sides for some air. If you are here off season, you might get lucky enough to get an exclusive class”
Cook eight Kerala dishes with Jasmin at Jasmin Villa Homestay in Fort Kochi. Small group, 2.5 hours, learn spices, eat your meal.
“Absolutely loved this hands on experience. We made 8 dishes including two with giant prawns and one with white fish, plus ever so veg dishes and a great Keralan “fat” rice.my favourite was the Kerala fish curry. It was a great way to spend a few hours and have an introduction to local cuisine with…”
Join a small, home-style Kerala cooking class in Munnar with a 2 pm pickup, six dish demonstrations, and dinner included.
“Super sweet host. Fun and healthy food. Suitable for both experienced and occasional home cooks. They even helped us to arrange transport there, though at an extra cost.”
Pondicherry cooking class with a local vegetable market visit. Cook about four recipes, eat in the garden, and get an e-booklet.
“It was wonderful. Saranya was lovely and very knowledgeable.”
Chennai vegetarian cooking class with Meena. Grind spices, cook sambar/rasam and more, eat on banana leaves, finish with dessert and filter coffee.
“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!”
Cook Kerala classics in Munnar with hosts Ravindra Kumar and Selvi: market visit, hands-on dishes, and a hearty meal for $21.
“If I could give more than 5 stars for this experience, I would. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. Ravindra picked me up right on time and drove me to their beautiful home. Once there, he and Selby talked me through a huge range of dishes, helping me to understand the produce, preparation and…”
A hands-on vegetarian cooking class in Gayathri’s Chennai home, learning one main and one side with traditional tools and 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”
Learn Chettinad cooking at Kamala’s home near Chennai with pickup, pour dosa practice, and a banana-leaf lunch with non-alcoholic drinks.
“Kamala curated a wonderful experience for me. She is the most gracious host. Her knowledge of Chettinad cuisine and culture is beyond compare. She worked with my dietary restrictions to craft a lovely menu and spent the time to answer all my questions.”
Private South Indian cooking class in Bangalore with Sundarii: learn spices, cook two dishes, enjoy your meal together. 3 hours, $78.
“Cooking with Sundarii was a memory I will treasure forever! I learned so much about using spices and traditional Indian food. Her and her husband were wonderful host. And the food was fantastic. I would 100% recommend cooking with Sundarii.”
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