Authentic Indian Cooking Classes
More than just a cooking class, this is an immersive cultural experience.
Hosted in Banu's home in Te Atatū Peninsula, West Auckland, each class is inspired by the ancient Hindu philosophy "Atithi Devo Bhava" – guests are equivalent to God. From the moment you arrive, you'll be welcomed like family.
Over five unforgettable hours, you'll discover authentic Indian vegetarian cooking, explore the stories behind traditional spices and recipes, and experience the warmth of Indian hospitality. Together we'll prepare six delicious dishes before sitting down to enjoy a shared banquet.
What's Included
- 5-hour hands-on cooking experience
- Learn to cook six authentic vegetarian Indian dishes
- Small, intimate classes (maximum 8 guests)
- Shared banquet and plenty to take home
- Recipes, cooking tips, and cultural insights
Perfect For
- Food lovers and home cooks
- Date nights
- Friends and family groups
- Team-building and corporate events
- Visitors wanting an authentic cultural experience
- Special celebrations
Class Information
Location: Te Atatū Peninsula, West Auckland
2026 Classes: Contact us for available dates.
What to Bring: An empty stomach, 8–9 takeaway containers, and a willingness to learn.
Private Classes
Planning a birthday, team event, family gathering, or special occasion? Private classes can be tailored to your group, with customised menus and daytime or evening options available.
For an even richer cultural experience, saree draping can be added for $20 per person.
Gift Vouchers
Looking for a unique gift? Cooking class gift vouchers are available.
Booking
Purchase your class online and we'll contact you to arrange a suitable date.
Need to reschedule? We'll always do our best to find another date. Please note that refunds are not available, and cancellations within five days of your class cannot be rescheduled.
We arrived at Banu's home to a special welcome, you immediately felt at home. Banu's passion for cooking got you excited to start cooking and learn about all the wonderful world of spices.
I have always wanted to learn more about Indian spices, my daugther's birthday gift for Banu's class was perfect, its a cooking class you shouldn't miss, so many delicious dishes, stories and plently of leftovers for the family to try. A wonderful experience. Thank you Banu for a wonderful night.
I had been enjoying using Banu's gravy's, spices and chutneys for a while but wanted to know how to utilize them properly so was excited when I was given a cooking voucher for my birthday. The class definitely showed me how to do that. It was a brilliant experience both to gain further knowledge of culture and learn how to make the delicious food. Being at Banu's house with her husband helping and only a small group made the class very personalized and not just a cooking class but an adventure.
I booked Banu's cooking class as a birthday gift for my mum and I to do together. We love her spices and pastes at the market so if we could learn a few tricks or two from her, our indian cooking would go to another level. And we exceeded that expectation! What a special experience, learning the traditional ways of cooking and the love that goes into her food. Highly recommend & a priceless experience. Thank you
a lovely cooking class, quite relaxed, as much of a cultural story as a cooking class - come with an empty stomach!
Had such a great evening at the cooking class learning about spices and anuthentic Indian dishes. We will definitely be recreating the meals at home!