The 6 New Delhi Cooking Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Five Course Cooking Class & Meal

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

At Tastesutra near Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, you’ll prepare five courses from scratch, including chicken, paneer, lentils, vegetables, rice, breads, and dessert. Instructors such as Sonal, Sonam, and Anchal explain spices, cooking customs, and practical techniques before you sit down to eat what you made.

“Sonal - thank you so much for such an amazing experience. The recipes showed me that traditional food can be so easy, fresh, and so delicious. I can’t wait to cook these recipes for my family back in the US. Thank you.”

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2.AI Tour – Cook, Talk, Dine & more with locals at their Delhi Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $44

Spend about four hours in Nidhi and Roopak’s Delhi home, where you help prepare a three-course Indian meal, visit their home temple, learn Hindi phrases, and choose activities such as saree wearing, Bollywood dancing, yoga, painting, or henna. Groups are limited to eight.

“This is a great experience to learn more about middle-class life in an Indian family, and to learn about Indian culture and Hinduism. I would highly recommend it to everyone. The hosts were extremely welcoming, hospitable and friendly and reRead more”

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3.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, hands-on cooking class lasting about three hours. Prepare seven dishes, including curry, dal, rice, roti, vegetables, a sweet, and masala chai or lassi. Choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian food, then sit down to eat what you made.

“We had an amazing experience at Preeti's private traditional Indian cooking class! We learned to make daal, rice, chapati, chicken curry, chai, and bindi, all under her expert guidance. Preeti and her husband were incredibly accommodating and made us feel right at home. The flavors were authentic, and the warmth they showed made the evening truly special. Highly recommended for anyone looking to dive into the heart of Indian cuisine. Thank you, Preeti!”

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

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

Join JD and his father at their family home in Greater Kailash for a hands-on Indian cooking class. Prepare curry, rice, breads, and dessert, learn family spice techniques, then sit down together for the meal. The air-conditioned kitchen hosts a small group of up to 10.

“Did this incredible cooking class with a friend visiting from the UK, and we both learnt so much about the craft of north Indian food while really just having a great time! Our dietary requirements were very much accounted for, and we got greRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $85

At Saffron Palate in Hauz Khas, Neha guides you through Indian cooking before you sit down to eat the meal. You’ll prepare up to four main dishes and three breads, then ride by private vehicle to a Delhi market for a short spice and vegetable orientation. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus can be arranged.

“I was beyond satisfied with my cooking class experience. Neha is a wonderful teacher and we had some great conversations. She made the process effortless and makes things accessible for cooks at various skill levels. This was a Read more”

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6.New Delhi: Traditional Indian Cooking Class & Market Visit

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

Join home chef Lubna in Delhi for a three-hour private cooking class, starting with a local market visit and chai at her family home. Choose dishes in advance, learn spice and bread-making techniques, then eat the meal you prepare together.

“Lubna is great host and very charismatic person. I enjoyed the time with the family and the dish was really tasty. She also helped me on my journey across India. Thank you!”

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