Home Cooking Classes in India: Our 10 Favourites

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

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

Learn six Indian dishes in a Delhi family home with J.D. and his father, from spice basics to breads, curry, rice, dessert, and lunch.

“Stellar night of cooking traditional Indian food. JD and his father were so kind and lovely. He focused on spicing and techniques, glad we didn’t have to waste time chopping veggies. Our dals and pratha were fantastic. The rice pudding was delish ending.”

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2.Jaipur Market Tour & Vegetarian Rajasthani Home Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $60

Explore Jaipur’s markets, choose seasonal produce, and cook a vegetarian Rajasthani meal with Shalini and her family at home.

“What an authentic, amazing tour! Shalini is a wonderful host. First we went to the markets where she regularly shops for all their food. She talked about all of the ingredients she uses and answered all of our questions about food items that wRead more”

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3.Interactive Cooking Class with a Local Family in Jaipur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $26

Cook North Indian dishes with a Jaipur family in their home. This hands-on class includes a meal, recipes, drinks, and private booking options.

“Wonderful experience! The class was informative, hands on, and welcoming. We cooked in their home, which was lovely! Everything was exceptionally clean and organized for our arrival, and they made the cooking part a breeze. I would highly Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $40

Cook vegetarian Indian dishes, learn Hindi, visit a home shrine, and share Delhi family life with hosts Nidhi and Roopak for $40.

“A truly perfect experience with Roopak and Nidhi in their beautiful home in Delhi. Communication via WhatsApp was fantastic as soon as I booked on Get Your Guide as they gave very clear instructions on how to arrive at their home and what the activities would be. As soon as I stepped into their home I was given a wonderful Hindu welcome and sat down to have a lovely introductory chat. Roopak and Nidhi are so wonderful to get along with! Oh I haven’t talked about the cooking part yet! We made roti, dal and an okra dish all from scratch as well as a sweet dessert and masala chai.…”

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5.Indian Cooking Class in a Local Home

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

Cook curry, rice, breads, and dessert in a Delhi family home, with spice lessons, warm hospitality, and a meal for $47 per person.

“The perfect way to wrap up our trip! Not only did we learn to cook delicious Indian dishes, but we also gained a wonderful friend. Thank you for warmly welcoming us and sharing the beauty of Indian culture, JD and family. It made our experience truly unforgettable. We wish we had more time to explore, but this only gives us a reason to come back. Definitely a 100/10 rating!”

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6.Interactive Cooking Class with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $24

Cook chapati, curry, and family recipes in a Jaipur home, then share a traditional meal with warm local hosts.

“It was a really nice experience and it was so nice to meet with this beautiful and kind family ! 😃”

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7.Traditional Cooking Class in Chennai in a Local Home with Sundari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $78

Cook Tamil Brahmin vegetarian dishes in Sundari’s Chennai home, then enjoy a banana-leaf meal in this warm, private experience.

“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”

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8.Cooking Class with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $19

Learn Rajasthani cooking in a Jaipur family home, with hands-on dishes, local stories, recipes, and warm hospitality for $19.

“I couldn’t recommend more this cooking class. Swati and her family are amazing. We weren’t guests but family members. She is an extraordinary chef .We got to chose the recipes we wanted to learn . She’ll answer all your questions and you’ll receive the recipes at the end of the class. We cooked a 100% gluten free menu. She can acommodate any allergy/intolerance. We had a wonderful time. It is a must in Jaipur.”

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9.Traditional Chettinad Cooking Class in a Local Home near Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $74

Learn Chettinad cooking in Kamala’s home near Chennai with hotel transfers, hands-on recipes, banana-leaf lunch, and local insight.

“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.”

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10.Jaipur Home Cooking Experience with Authentic Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $13Best value

Cook chapatis, curry and dal with a Jaipur family, enjoy a home meal, optional henna, and hotel pickup for $13 per person.

“une activité authentique, nous avons été super bien reçus par la famille et le cours était complet. plus qu à reproduire ce mélange de épices! Nous avons passé un excellent moment.”

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