PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES IN INDIA

Private Cooking Classes in India: the 14 Worth Booking

14 classes  ·  from $20 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 private cooking classes in India worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal) - What you cook during the seven-dish meal
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Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal)

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

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

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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Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur - The ride to a Jodhpur home
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Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur

2.Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $36

Spend about three and a half hours with Reikha and Rishi in their Jodhpur home, learning to prepare Rajasthani dishes such as dal, paneer, and paratha. This private workshop includes hotel pickup and drop-off, hands-on cooking, English conversation, and a vegetarian meal shared with the family.

“Reikha and Rishi made us feel welcome in their home from our hotel pick up to drop off. It was a truly authentic Indian experience and the food was amazing and definitely something we can take back with us to Australia. Both Rishi and Rekha speak very good English.”

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Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off - Entering Dakshika’s clean family kitchen
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Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off

3.Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $25

Meet your host family at home after hotel pickup, learn Indian spices and seasonal vegetables, then cook dishes such as chutney, lassi, biryani, paneer curry, dal, chapatis, and paranthas. Dakshika and Ritesh are named in past guest comments. The private class lasts about three hours and includes lunch or dinner.

“Great host. She was very friendly and patient. She taught me how to make ginger and masala tea, different types of curries and khichri. Ritesh was also brilliant and went out of his way to help me on the day. What a lovely family. I would highly recommend booking this course :)”

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Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family - What you prepare during the 2-hour-15-minute class
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Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family

4.Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $27

Join Reena and Ram for a private, hands-on vegetarian cooking class in their Jodhpur home. Prepare masala chai, papadam, Jeera rice, two vegetable dishes, dal, paneer, and roti, then sit down together for the meal. The class suits beginners and runs about 2 hours 15 minutes.

“We really liked the cooking class and the food we cooked was super tasty. Thanks for the nice experience!”

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Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off - Entering Dakshika’s clean family kitchen
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Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off

5.Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $20Best value

Spend three hands-on hours with Dakshika in her Jodhpur family home, preparing vegetarian Rajasthani dishes such as dal, khichdi, curry, chai, and chapati. You get private instruction in English, hotel pickup and drop-off with Ray, a meal made by you, and recipes to take home. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available.

“The cooking class wa very relaxing and fun. The family was very welcoming and sweet. We had a good time and ate the food afterwards. We would 100% recommend this class :) Greetings from Belgium”

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Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru - Starting with Bengaluru’s market ingredients
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Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru

6.Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $100

Join Namita, a dentist and passionate home cook, at Nami’s Kitchen in Bengaluru for a private 3 to 4 hour cook and dine session. You may begin at a local market, then prepare Indian dishes such as dosa, biryani, dal, flatbreads, or regional specialties before sharing a full meal with Namita and her family. Dietary options can include vegan and gluten-free cooking.

“What a fantastic experience. We were made to feel right at home from the start, and the recipes we cooked were delicious. Not only that, but we were provided with great guidance as to where we should be looking for spices to take hRead more”

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Private South Indian Tamil Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya - Arriving at Srividya’s home in T. Nagar
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Private South Indian Tamil Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya

7.Private South Indian Tamil Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $46

Join Srividya in her Chennai home for a private three-hour Tamil cooking lesson. Prepare two or three dishes such as dosas, idli, curry, or rice, learn about mustard seeds, coconut, and black pepper, then share the meal with your host and her family.

“Srividya was an excellent host and teacher. We loved the in home, personal experience of meeting a local, getting to see their home, sharing a meal together and learning about their culture. Not really a hands on cooking class, but enjoyable nRead more”

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Agra: Indian Food Private Cooking Class - The tuk-tuk ride sets the tone
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Agra: Indian Food Private Cooking Class

8.Agra: Indian Food Private Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $27

Meet Amir and ride by private tuk-tuk to an Indian family home in Agra, where an Indian mother teaches you to prepare several regional dishes, including roti. Expect spices, home cooking, a shared meal, and recipes to take home. The activity lasts 2 to 2.5 hours and is conducted in English or Hindi, with Spanish support noted for Amir.

“It was simple and easy Indian food to prepare at home. Quick made and friendly family”

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Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai

9.Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $53

Join Shilpa in her Mumbai home near Five Gardens for a private two-hour Punjabi cooking class. Prepare roti or paratha, paneer makhani, dal, rice, and seasonal dishes, then sit down to eat together. Choose lunch or dinner, request a vegan menu, and ask in advance about specific dishes or dietary needs.

“It is such a pleasure to be able to learn Punjabi thali with chef Shilpa. She is enthusiastic to share the secrets and techniques of preparation and techniques of cooking. Through out the class she explained every step in detail. She is suRead more”

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Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local - Cooking Two Dishes With Personal Guidance
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Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local

10.Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $78

Meet Sundarii in her Bangalore home for a three-hour private cooking lesson. Start with paanagam or lemon juice, learn South Indian spices, prepare two dishes, and sit down to eat your meal. Choose vegetarian or meat dishes, with personal guidance and family recipes throughout.

“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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Private tour to learn Traditional Indian Art, craft & Cooking - Making your first kolam design
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Private tour to learn Traditional Indian Art, craft & Cooking

11.Private tour to learn Traditional Indian Art, craft & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $80

Spend about five hours with Nivi and Ganesh in a traditional Chennai home, learning kolam, flower garlands, Pallanguzhi, mehendi, doll and Udukkai making, saree or dhoti dressing, filter coffee, and vadas. Pickup is offered, the setting is private and indoors, and your group takes part throughout.

“What I loved most about this activity was being actively involved in the art, food, games, and traditions of Southern India.”

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Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience - Preparing Pani Puri and Aloo
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Discover Bangalore’s Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience

12.Discover Bangalore’s Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $60

Spend about four hours traveling from the listed BTM Layout meeting point to a local Bangalore home, where a cook introduces regional ingredients, demonstrates traditional techniques, and guides you through the preparation of Indian dishes before serving lunch or dinner. Satya is named as the warm, energetic chef for the session.

“The food was incredibly tasty, and the service provided was expectional. Satya, our master-chef for the day in the kitchen, exuded professionalism and warmth. His energetic and engaging demeanor made the experience enjoyable and Read more”

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Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family - Learning Rajasthani Food One Dish at a Time
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Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family

13.Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $22

You’ll be picked up at your Jodhpur hotel and taken to a family home for a private, three-hour cooking class. An English-speaking chef guides you through four vegetarian Rajasthani dishes, with all ingredients, tea, water, and a shared meal included. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available.

“This was one of the most welcoming, informative, and tasty cooking classes I've been a part of. I went with my parents and my partner, we made 6 amazing dishes very local to Rajesthan. Our hosts were amazingly welcoming, their home and kitchen were beautiful. They were incredibly accomodating for a flight that we had in only a few hours and adjusted the class on the fly. The meal we made was one of my best meals so far in India. Thank you!”

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3-hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Local Agra Home - Understanding Uttar Pradesh Through Food
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3-hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Local Agra Home

14.3-hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Local Agra Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $70

Spend three hours in Agra with host Nidhi, learning two or three North Indian dishes in her family home. You may prepare dal tadka, roti, or paneer gravy, then sit down together for the meal. Vegetarian cooking, separate stoves, and a traditional offering to God give this private visit a personal cultural focus.

“Highly recommend this wonderful experience in Agra. My wife and I had a fantastic cooking demonstration with Monica and then the best food we had during our trip to India. Lunch was delicious and the conversation with Monica and her husband Sanjeev was interesting and informative. Loved this experience and it was great to enjoy a wonderful lunch.”

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