Cooking Classes · NEPAL COOKING CLASSES
The 15 best nepal cooking classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on your feet and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
In Thamel, instructors such as Anshu and Nilam guide you through a local market visit and four Nepali dishes, including momos. Choose from three menus, adjust the spice, then eat what you cook. Classes run morning, afternoon, or evening, with groups capped at eight.
“Great experience!! The staff was so helpful and warm. It felt easy making the food and in generel just a great experience. Loved it.”
Join Nishma, often called Nish, and fellow local chefs for a small-group Nepali cooking class in Thamel. Shop for ingredients, shape momos, cook dishes such as dal bhat or chatamari, and sit down to eat what you made. Classes last about three hours, with pickup available.
“Good cooking class with lots of options for different meals. It was fun trying to make the momos! It would’ve been interesting to have more explanation at the market of the different foods.”
Spend about three and a half hours at Kathmandu Cooking Academy near Thamel, shopping for ingredients, shaping momos, and preparing three Nepali dishes with a local chef. The class includes masala tea, traditional tools, a full tasting, and recipes to use at home.
“fun time and good food. Also good activity to do solo as you get to meet new people. I had bara, momos, dahl bat, three types of desserts,... and then a detailed cookbook”
Spend about four hours cooking in Kathmandu’s Thamel with local women such as Sabita and Sushila. Choose from three menus, learn about Nepali spices, prepare lunch by hand, and take home a recipe book. Pickup is offered, and groups can include up to 16 people.
“It is absolutely amazing and unique experience and I loved it! The ladies are so kind, attentive and fun!”
Meet Sarita in her Pokhara home for a three-hour private cooking class. Choose momos or Dal Bhat, prepare the meal from fresh ingredients, learn Nepali techniques, eat what you make, and take home the recipe. Pickup and drop-off are included from Lakeside.
“Authentic and Fun Dal Bhat Cooking Class in Pokhara This cooking class was a highlight of our time in Pokhara! We learned how to prepare a traditional Dal Bhat meal from scratch, using fresh local ingredients and authentic techniques. The host was warm, patient, and explained each step clearly, making it easy and fun—even for beginners. It was more than just a class—it felt like a cultural experience. We got to enjoy the delicious meal we cooked and had great conversations along the way. Highly recommended if you want to dive into Nepali culture and learn to cook one of the country’s most beloved dishes!”
Meet your English-speaking chef at Kathmandu Cooking Academy in Thamel, shop for fresh ingredients nearby, then prepare momo, dal bhat, and a starter or dessert. Nish and Nishma have taught especially well, and the small groups allow plenty of hands-on practice.
“It was perfect organised! We learned to make momos very well, cooked dalbhat and barra. The activity is around four hours and we ate during this activity. I share this time with my father and sister and we laugh a lot.”
Spend three to four hours at Kathmandu Cooking Academy learning momo, dal bhat, and other Nepali dishes. A chef guides you through a local market, preparation, cooking, and folding momos. Small groups, masala tea, tasting, and optional Kathmandu Valley pickup are included.
“Really wonderful course. A beautiful and clean kitchen / dining room, great options. The teacher is amazing. He really knows how much the customer wants to do and what he does himself. He speaks very good English, explains well, but is also chill. My warmest recommendations!”
Choose momos or Dal Bhat and cook with Aama and her family in their Pokhara home. You’ll get Lakeside pickup, a 25-minute ride, step-by-step English or Hindi instruction, a shared meal, and a recipe to take home.
“Very lovely family, home style, Nepali food. I was alone, but never felt lonely. I felt a part of the family. A lot of information on spices, curries, and Nepalese culture. Highly recommend!”
Join a small, English-language cooking class near Thamel, limited to eight people. Shop for ingredients, learn Nepali techniques from a local chef, prepare momo, dal bhat, thukpa, or Newari dishes, and eat what you make with masala tea.
“The food was very tasty! But the chef seemed a little irritated at us as we couldn’t grasp the folding technique…I felt like we weren’t able to have fun!”
Spend three hours in a Pokhara café learning to make momos from dough to dipping sauce. Choose a vegetarian, chicken, or meat filling, practice three folding styles, then steam or fry your dumplings. Hotel pickup within the Lakeside area, a cold drink, and cooking supplies are included.
“Heel vriendelijke man, die alles heel vlot uitlegde, hoe momo’s gemaakt worden etc.. We mochten ook zelf aan de slag, hij leerde ons drie technieken! Heel fijn en perfecte middagactiviteit om daarna te smullen van de heerlijke momo’s! Zeker een aanrader!”
Spend about four hours cooking Nepali food with an English or Hindi-speaking chef. Choose from three menus, shop for fresh ingredients when possible, prepare momos and other local dishes, then eat your meal with masala tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
“the program was very nice ,the ladies are all perfect. They was funny and very kind . We learn a lot .”
Meet an English-speaking chef in Thamel, walk to a local market, then cook and eat four Nepali and Newari dishes. Choose from three menus, adjust spice levels, and make sure momos are on your plate. Classes run at 9 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:30 pm for groups of up to eight.
“We had so much fun learning about Nepalese culture and food! It was very interactive and the girls were so kinds and nice!! I would definitely recommend going here :))”
Spend three hours at Namaste Cooking School in central Thamel, preparing Nepali dishes with locally sourced ingredients alongside a women-led team. Your session includes all food, a recipe booklet, a participation certificate, and the meal you cook. Groups are limited to eight, with English instruction.
“It was incredible the ladies who ran the class were knowledgeable, friendly and just all round amazing! We all had such a wonderful time!”
In Pokhara, a local Aama chef and the welcoming Dream family guide you through momo or dal bhat, from choosing ingredients to cooking and eating. Expect hotel pickup, English instruction, masala tea, a small group of up to eight, and thoughtful touches such as a certificate, tika, or scarf.
“Such a fun experience! Got to make yummy yummy momos with my grandmother. The Dream family are so welcoming and you really feel at home. They picked us up from our accommodation and even bought me tea and coke cola. Expert cooks and very patient. I will go home with the knowledge of the famous momo thanks to this lovely family. 100% recommend❤️”
After hotel pickup in Thamel, an English-speaking chef takes you by rickshaw to Ason market, then leads a hands-on class in momo, curries, roti, and sel roti. Nepali music and simple language lessons add local flavor. Plan for a 3 to 4 hour activity, though timing may vary.
“Il corso non è stato di 4 ore ma di due . Il corso è stato molto interessante e formativo . Le insegnanti molto cordiali e gentili”
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