delicious and authentic indian food made in banu's cooking class.

Cooking Class With Banu

Regular price: $200.00
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In my class I uphold the ancient Hindu belief “Atithi Devo Bhava” which means “guests are equivalent to God”.

My classes are held at my humble home in Te Atatu Peninsula. The five-hour journey with me will give you a glimpse into a real Indian home, culture, tradition, hospitality, sumptuous food and very heartwarming story of why we came to New Zealand and why I started teaching.

This multi-sensory experience is designed to inspire, educate and make you have a newfound love and respect towards food. It’s a great night with friends and a feast for the five senses.

It is a great opportunity to re-ignite your love for spices and learn about healthy Indian vegetarian cooking! The class aims to transport you to India.

My classes are combination of doing, watching and learning. Together we will create six dishes followed by a banquet which we will feast together. You will be surprised as to how much will be there for you take home for your loved ones!

The class sizes are small and intimate maximum eight. I am very happy to accommodate if you have specific food needs. Groups welcome, menu is customizable if you have certain dishes you would like to learn then let me know.

What I promise is a rounded experience, action packed five hours with a balanced combination of watching, learning and doing.

Here is a short video on my cooking class.

If you have a group of eight and want to book a weekday lunch or dinner class then please message us Inquire now !

If you wish to receive a physical gift voucher, please order one here.

For full cultural immersion the art of saree wearing is also available for an additional $20 per person.

Location - Te Atatu Peninsula, West Auckland

Usually evenings, however on request a lunch class can also be considered.

2025 classes

Dates will be shared soon.

What to bring - empty stomach, 8 - 9 take away containers each, loads of curiosity and willingness to learn that is all!

PLEASE NOTE: My classes are alcohol and smoke free.

Group bookings can be made for Gluten free and vegan classes.

PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES

If you would like a private cooking class for a family, group of friends, office colleagues or would like us to come and teach you at your house then do contact us as we would love to create an experience that you will enjoy and cherish.

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BOOKING PROCESS

1. Buy the class online

2. We will call you to schedule a date that works best for you :-)

Refund policy- Covid - I will schedule the classes when we are allowed to as your safety and ours is of prime importance. If due to the Government's decision the classes, get canceled then a sincere effort will be made to reschedule the classes when we are allowed.

I will endeavor to reschedule and work with you to find a date that works. I will be unable to refund.

In case you cancel the class 5 days before the scheduled class or on the day, I regret, I will not be able to reschedule nor refund.

If you change your mind and seek refund then we will deduct a percentage as admin fee.

Please note I will honor the voucher within the expiry period. In case I am unable to schedule the class during that period then I will work with you and find a best way to go forward. In case if the class does not happen within a reasonable time frame (3-6 months) inspite of sincere efforts of rescheduling then I will work with you to find an amicable solution to resolve the situation - thank you.

Home cooking class

I attended one of Banu's cooking classes with my daughter. We had a great, interactive time, lots of fun.
Lots of culture too and it was a privilege to be invited into Banu's home, share some Indian culture, and Banu's story.
Some great recipes. Would recommend.

Insightful and authentic evening

I went in with no idea what to expect and walked out genuinely blown away. The whole experience was immersive, insightful, and surprisingly hands-on. Being welcomed into Banu’s home, hearing her stories, and learning her recipes and techniques made the night feel personal and memorable. I’ve already used several of the techniques with great results. It’s a standout way to spend an evening and an incredible gift experience to share with someone you care about.

Cooking class Aug25

Very welcoming environment, Banu and her husband do all the preparations and then there's easy hands on work to do. A lot of thought has gone into the classes. Be prepared for a wonderful experience and a full tummy at the end of the night.

So much more than a cooking class!

This is not just a cooking class but a full immersion experience involving all 5 of your senses! It was such a pleasure to be part of this cosy group as together we got involved to help Banu produce and share a wonderful authentic Indian feast. The amount of preparation involved to create an evening like this is incredible and Banu’s gentle, patient and warm manner make her a truly excellent teacher. With the help of her husband, she effortlessly manages to produce an abundance of food all the while smiling, explaining everything and answering our questions. Throughout the evening she also passes on a great range of her tips and tricks to enhance our own home cooking. On top of the cooking, and eating, experience it really was a privilege to be so welcomed in her home and hear her entertaining, heartfelt stories and cultural insights. Thank you!

A special evening

My housemates and I attended Banu's vegan cooking class together. It was a fantastic experience and we learnt so much not just about cooking but also culture and the power of food. Everything was delicious and Banu guided us through everything. Would highly recommend!

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