Join Chef Naina in Decatur for a private Indian cooking class. Experience authentic flavors, hands-on training, and local culture. Book your culinary adventure now.
- 2510 Manor Walk - During this professional, hands-on Indian cooking class in Atlanta, learn the techniques involved in making 2-3 dishes such as chaat (Indian street food appetizer characterized by an explosion of flavors), an Indian-inspired Southern main dish, and a dessert. A confidence-inspiring cook, Naina encourages people to cook based on what you taste, see and smell. You will learn to cook 2-3 dishes from scratch during your hands-on cooking class that lasts ~2 hours. After cooking, sit down at the table to share the Indian meal you helped prepare with Naina. The cost of your meal includes wine or beer. On days that they are available you will be joined by Naina’s husband Cyrus, a beer aficionado and her two children. Naina is excited to share her culture through food and offer an authentic Indian cooking class in Atlanta.
If you choose the market tour and cooking class option, Naina offers a 1-hour tour of either Your Dekalb Farmer’s Market (a lively covered market selling produce, seafood and specialty foods) or Cherian’s (an authentic Indian market so you can discover Indian spices, produce, lentils and grains). She drives you to the market and back before you begin your cooking class.
- Private cooking class and home cooked meal with your host Naina
- Private market tour with your host (if you choose the market tour option)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Mango lassi or fresh limeade
- Crudites with a roasted eggplant or “pimindo” cheese dip
- Aloo tikki chole chaat (Indian street food)
- Indian-inspired Southern fried chicken or shrimp and grits
- Shrikhand with seasonal fruit
Enjoy a private and authentic home-cooked meal, cooking class, and optional market tour in a local home with your host, Naina. This experience is ideal for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in local culture through food. Meet Naina at her spacious and beautifully designed home and kitchen in Decatur, just 20 minutes from midtown Atlanta. Join her in her open, contemporary kitchen, where you can sip on a refreshing drink and snack while learning to cook a seasonal Indian-inspired meal. Naina, a culinary entrepreneur, finds immense joy in teaching people how to cook. Her passion for food, cooking, and spices has led her on a mission to demystify the cuisines of India, Persia, and the Near East. A warm and engaging host, Naina is eager to help guests discover the joy of making and enjoying chaat (Indian street food) and Indian-inspired Southern dishes. This fun and interactive experience offers hands-on training from a local chef.
- If you choose the market tour experience, you will learn to select ingredients for your class.
- Naina can accommodate dietary requests so please include any dietary restrictions, if any, when making your booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
