Spices are at the heart of Indian Cookery. They can be earthy, spicy, warming, sweet or floral. They can add colour and flavour on their own, and be combined to create delicious flavours. Some people know exactly how to do this, but if you need a little extra confidence, then this is the class for you. Learn the art of Southern Indian Cookery based around vegetables, rice, lentils and stews – Let’s dig into some of our favorite dishes from the southern Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

At Food Sorcery we are lucky to work with Jason Palin who has cooked in more that 40 countries around the world, his tales of cooking & selling chapati on the beach in Southern Indian are priceless.

Most allergies and dietary requirements available, just let us know when you book or get in touch with any questions

Skills you will Learn:

How to use spices and spice mixes in Indian cookery

Examples of what you might cook:

• Dosa – a thin, large pancake
• Thali  – little meals in one. The idea: salty, sweet, sour and bitter merge in the mouth in one sitting.
• Kozhikode Biryani
• Tindori thoran with cashew nuts

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create throughout the class and any leftovers can be taken home if you bring suitable containers. Food Sorcery can’t take responsibility for any food taken away from the cookery school.

We have a great bar with some amazing wines, beers, a range spirits and soft drinks to enjoy – additional beverages can be purchased using card or cash.

Copies of the recipes will also be emailed to you after the class.

The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Nina is best described as a spice geek, or more poetically the spice sommelier, we have joined forces to bring you a cookery class, specialising in blending spices – techniques, how to, working with different flavours, tasting and identifying.  You will do hands-on spice mixing, taking 2 blends home – Nina will use the spices she mixes to make you all a meal to enjoy during the class

Skills you will Learn:

How to pick which spices and how to blend

How the class will run:

With a drink on arrival, Nina will then show and talk about different spices, how to identify them and which flavours work together.

She will demonstrate and spice blend, and use this to cook a delicious meal for the group

Guests will then make their first spice blend

A second demo will follow before guests make a second blend

Together make an Indian Slaw

Meal to share

What’s included:

Glass of fizz, beer or soft drink on arrival, all the spices you need to make 2 blends to take home, the meal that Nina cooks to share

Skill Level: All Abilities

Food from the punjab is light and flavorful, the area is known as the land of the five rivers, the lush-green state is infamous for its rich heritage, food, tradition and culture, “Punjabis” are known for their spontaneity, positivity and vibrancy, all of which is reflected in their food.

At Food Sorcery we are lucky to work with Jason Palin who has cooked in more that 40 countries around the world, his tales of cooking & selling chapati on the beach in Southern Indian are priceless.

Vegetarian alternatives available if required

Skills you will Learn:

How to use spices and spice mixes in Indian cookery

Examples of what you might cook:

• Pooris
• Sarson ka Saag
• Butter Chicken – The king of all Punjabi dishes!
• Punjabi Pakoda Kadhi
• Chickpea curry

What’s included:

Glass of wine on arrival and you’ll enjoy the food you create at our sociable table, left overs can be taken home if you bring containers but we can’t take responsibility for any food taken away from the cookery school.

Skill Level: All Abilities

Photography by Anikait Luthra @mr_craver

Indian street foods are known worldwide for their taste, diversity and easy accessibility in various cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore to name a few. Few street dishes like kathi rolls, daulat ki chaat, chhole bhature and misal pav are quite famous.

Join us for a fun and informative evening of demonstration and hands-on cooking, we will look at a variety of different street food which you will eat as you cook and take home any leftovers.

Most allergies and dietary requirements available, just let us know when you book or get in touch with any questions

Examples of what you might cook:

• Aloo Tikki, crunchy roadside re-treat
• Tunde Kabab, a boastful treat of the rich Awadh culture
• Litti Chokha, a dish that talks about simplicity
• Chaat, A colorful fusion of taste
• Akki rotti, the food on which the IT capital runs

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create throughout the class and any leftovers can be taken home if you bring suitable containers. Food Sorcery can’t take responsibility for any food taken away from the cookery school.

We have a great bar with some amazing wines, beers, a range spirits and soft drinks to enjoy – additional beverages can be purchased using card or cash.

Copies of the recipes will also be emailed to you after the class.

The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Spices are at the heart of Indian Cookery. They can be earthy, spicy, warming, sweet or floral. They can add colour and flavour on their own, and be combined to create delicious flavours. Some people know exactly how to do this, but if you need a little extra confidence, then this is the class for you. Indian food is heaven for both vegan and vegetarain diets, learn to cook the most amazing tasty dishes in this spicy class.

Most allergies and dietary requirements available, just let us know when you book or get in touch with any questions

Skills you will Learn:

How to use spices and spice mixes in Indian cookery

Examples of what you might cook:

• Mutar Paneer – Vegan option
• Chane Masala
• Aloo Puri
• Masala Dosa
• Vegetable Biryani

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create throughout the class and any leftovers can be taken home if you bring suitable containers. Food Sorcery can’t take responsibility for any food taken away from the cookery school.

We have a great bar with some amazing wines, beers, a range spirits and soft drinks to enjoy – additional beverages can be purchased using card or cash.

Copies of the recipes will also be emailed to you after the class.

The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities