The 10 Best New Delhi Cooking Classes

1.Five Course Cooking Class & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · from $60Our pick

At Tastesutra near Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, you prepare a five-course Indian meal with hands-on guidance from instructors including Sonal, Sonam, and Anchal. Expect spice lessons, chicken or paneer, lentils, vegetables, rice, breads, dessert, and a drink, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices available.

“Enjoyed an amazing private culinary experience. I was looking for an immersive experience to learn about local cuisine while my husband was at business meetings. Learned about many new ingredients and cooking techniques. You receive an email of the recipes afterward so you can replicate the food at home. I would definitely recommend this class as a must do experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and my meal.”

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2.Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $47

Join Preeti and Sonu in their Delhi home for a private three-hour cooking class covering seven Indian dishes. Choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian recipes, learn to use spices, prepare chai or lassi, cook curry, dal, rice, bread, vegetables, and dessert, then sit down to eat what you made.

“This was probably the most authentic experience we could have within our entire time in Delhi and I highly recommend it for everyone who loves Indian food and likes to dive into the Indian culture as well. Preeti and her husband will welcome you in their own home and prepare stepwise several meals together with you (Preeti will contact you via Whatsapp prior). Both Preeti and her husband are such nice people, we felt comfortable from the first second on. The food we prepared was also very delicious!!! Loved it.”

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3.Indian Cooking Class in an Authentic Local Home – Learn 6 Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $50

Join JD and his father in their air-conditioned family home in Greater Kailash for a hands-on Indian cooking class. Over about two and a half hours, you’ll learn spice techniques, prepare curry, rice, breads, and dessert, then sit down together to eat. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available, with groups capped at 10.

“JD and his dad provided me an authentic Indian cooking experience. I was wowed upon arrival to find their preparation and presentation. As a solo traveler, I always worry about my safety, but I felt completely at ease. JD was very patient anRead more”

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4.AI Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $40

Join married hosts Nidhi and Roopak in their Delhi home for a hands-on vegetarian cooking class, Hindu welcome, Hindi lessons, cultural conversation, and a shared meal. Make dishes such as dal, roti, curry, chai, and dessert, with vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options available.

“I liked the experience and the cooking class! The couple is very nice and we had a very nice dinner!”

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5.Indian Cooking Class in a Local Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Join JD and his family at R-142 GK-1 for a 2.5-hour Indian cooking class in their air-conditioned home. You will prepare a full meal of curry, rice, breads, and dessert, learn how spices work, hear family food stories, and eat together. English, Hindi, and Punjabi are spoken, with groups limited to 10.

“JD and his father very so nice. We had the best time, learned so much and the food tasted amazing. 10/10!”

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6.Spice Knight (Cooking Class -> Meal -> Local Market walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $85

At Saffron Palate in Hauz Khas, you’ll learn practical Indian cooking techniques, prepare four main dishes and three breads, then eat the meal you helped make. A private vehicle takes you to a Delhi food market afterward, where you’ll identify spices and vegetables and shop for spice boxes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus can be arranged.

“An excellent cooking class with Neha who is very kind and helpful. We did 3 different dishes and 3 breads before heading to the spice market for shopping. I’ve learned a lot and can’t wait to try the recipes at home!”

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7.Traditional Indian Cooking Class & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Spend three hours with Delhi home chef Lubna at her 1974 haveli-style home. Visit a nearby market by tuk tuk, choose dishes around your tastes and dietary needs, learn spice and bread-making skills, then eat the meal you prepared with her family.

“The cooking class with with Lubna was fabulous! It's very easy to find her house, and super fun to see a local house from inside. We went to the market together and she showed me local foods and groceries, and then the class began - fun, easy-going, feels like home, and very ineteresting! I learned about new cooking techniques and spices that I didn't know before, and her instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend!”

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8.Talk & Enjoy with Delhi locals at their home while Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $34Best value

Spend about four hours in Roopak and Nidhi’s Delhi home, where you help cook a three-course vegetarian meal, visit their household Hindu temple, learn Hindi phrases, drink masala chai, and ask frank questions about Indian life. The experience starts and ends in Dwarka, with metro pickup available.

“We absolutely loved our experience from our initial greeting to the end of the evening. Amazing hosts and beautiful food and cooking experience. I Highly recommended anyone who would love to experience a beautiful truly unique traditional Indian family home.”

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9.Full-Day Cooking Class learn 8 dishes with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $109

Join Malika and Anurag in their New Delhi home for a private, 12-hour cooking day. Plan your menu in advance, prepare seven to eight Indian dishes, enjoy a vegetarian lunch, tea and pakoras, then cook a non-vegetarian dinner. Recipes, ingredients, equipment, and bottled water are included.

“Malika and her husband Arunag were delightful hosts and made me feel welcomed. From the time of the booking until the dinner, itself, Malika was in contact to discuss flavor preferences and build a totally customizable menu. She was well informed about Indian cuisine and cooking techniques, answered my many questions, and demonstrated the various processes. Arunag was also very helpful and engaged in the cooking activities. I really enjoyed this tour, highly recommend it for foodies, and would do it again on a future trip the Delhi.”

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10.5-Hour Traditional Cooking Class with Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $60

Spend five hours in a local chef’s New Delhi home learning Indian cooking in a small group of up to six. Prepare pakoda, chutney, roti, daal, vegetables, masala chai, and dessert. Shikha may lead the class, which includes a meal, snacks, drinks, and a spice gift pack.

“I had such an amazing experience. All the food that was cooked tasted great. Very professional. Took the time to explain everything. Would highly recommend.”

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