Private Market Visit & Cooking Class in Sundari's Chennai Home

4.9 (46 reviews) Chennai, India
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the flavors of South India with Sundari in her Chennai home as you prepare traditional Tamil Brahmin vegetarian recipes using time-honored techniques. From crispy vadai and flavorful sambar to creamy payasam and filter coffee, you'll cook, dine, and connect over recipes that have been passed down through generations. After cooking together, share a delicious homemade meal served on banana leaves while learning about local customs and everyday life.

Options

Cooking and dinner

Cooking class and dinner with your host Sundari

Cooking and lunch

Cooking class and lunch with your host Sundari

Market + cooking + lunch

What's included

  • Private South Indian vegetarian cooking class in a local home
  • Authentic home-cooked meal served on banana leaves
  • Optional: Guided tour of a neighborhood supermarket

What to expect

Step into Sundari's welcoming home for a private cooking class celebrating the rich traditions of Tamil Brahmin cuisine. Learn to prepare authentic South Indian vegetarian dishes, discover the cultural significance behind each recipe, and enjoy your homemade meal served on a traditional banana leaf. This immersive experience offers a genuine glimpse into Chennai's food, culture, and hospitality.

Your experience begins with a tour of Sundari’s home and an introduction to the dishes you will prepare. Then join her in the kitchen for your hands-on Chennai cooking class. As a Tamil Brahmin, Sundari prepares only vegetarian food, and together you will cook 3 dishes that form a traditional South Indian meal. Enjoy your meal the local way, eating with your hands from stainless steel plates or banana leaves.

Choose the optional market visit to walk with Sundari to the nearby Sastri Nagar neighborhood supermarket where she shops. She will introduce you to South Indian spices, fresh produce, and pantry staples, and help you purchase spices to take home. Please note this visit is to a neighborhood supermarket rather than an open market.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host Sundari at her home in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point

Meet your host Sundari at her home in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Sundari serves only vegetarian food and the menu may vary depending on the season.
  • She can accommodate vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free diets. Please share any allergies or dietary preferences at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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