Visit Srividya at her apartment in the T Nagar neighborhood of Chennai for a delightful culinary experience. Begin with a hands-on cooking lesson in her kitchen, where you’ll learn to prepare 2-3 dishes. South India’s rich culinary heritage is showcased through the variety of dishes you’ll taste at Srividya’s table, reflecting the bounty of the region. Your meal will highlight the diversity and unique flavors of cuisines such as Mudaliar and Tamilian Brahmin cooking.

With years of experience in the luxury hotel industry, Srividya is passionate about introducing her guests to South India’s cultural and culinary traditions. She resides in a cozy, impeccably clean apartment with her husband, mother, and two children, all of whom are enthusiastic foodies who enjoy cooking together as a family. Srividya takes pleasure in preparing fresh, healthy meals using locally sourced vegetables and ingredients. She values a balanced meal that offers variety in flavors, nutrition, pace, texture, and digestion. Her pride is evident as she shares fascinating anecdotes and stories that highlight the traditions and science behind the foods you’ll savor at her table.

A meal at Srividya’s home offers a taste of Tamil Nadu, often served on a vibrant banana leaf (when seasonally available). Expect to enjoy seasonal dishes such as vegetable curries, fish curry, dosas (South Indian-style crispy crepes), pillowy idlis (fluffy, savory cakes), kozhukattai (South Indian dumplings) made from various flours, tamarind rice or curd rice, and her homemade mango pickle.

Please note, this is not a professional cooking class but rather an opportunity to visit an authentic local home, meet a local person, and share in the culture and cuisine together.

Points of Interest

• Traveling Spoon

• Private cooking class with your host Srividya
• Homecooked meal
• Bottled water
• Gratuities

• Hotel pickup and drop-off