South Indian Cooking Class

Cook a delectable feast of historic South Indian dishes and master the art of cooking with spice



4 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 4 to 6
  $220 (Afterpay available)
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The South Indian Cuisine Masterclass at Heavenly Morsel is an immersive journey into one of India’s most sophisticated and diverse culinary landscape, where lightness, balance, and heritage come together in perfect harmony.
This intimate, hands-on experience reveals South Indian cuisine as it truly is: delicate, nuanced, and flavourful, in contrast to the common stereotype of heavy, overly spiced Indian food found at restaurants.
Guided by Spice Queen Tanya Carneiro (who has a southern heritage), you will learn to prepare a curated selection of regional dishes drawn from treasured family recipes, highlighting fresh, vibrant ingredients and refined cooking techniques.
From subtly tempered spices and aromatic coconut-based gravies to gently spiced slow-cooked meats, seafood, and elegant vegetarian preparations, every dish demonstrates how South Indian cuisine achieves depth of flavour without heaviness.
You will gain insight into the art of layering spices and textures to create meals that are both light on the palate and unforgettable in taste.
Only the finest Australian produce and premium proteins are used, honouring both tradition and quality. Each class is designed to be immersive and hands-on, allowing you to learn the authentic techniques behind this sophisticated regional cuisine.
With over 500 signature recipes across Heavenly Morsel’s masterclass collection, this regional experience can be booked over 40 times, each with an entirely new and bespoke menu—ensuring that no two South Indian classes are ever the same.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 8 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for South Indian Cooking Class

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 16 Oct 2026, 4:34pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

124 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

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What you'll get
​Extravagant Class Inclusions For The Same/Lower Cost as Elsewhere..
  • 4 Hour Highly Detailed Hands-on Masterclass (Not Demo Classes!)
  • Highest Quality Premium ORGANIC Produce Hand Picked from Luxury Suppliers (Never Commercial Or Bulk Bought Like Other Businesses)
  • A Huge Number Of Unique 5-6 Treasured Authentic Recipes That Are Out Of The Ordinary
  • Exquisite Lunch/Dinner Portion To Take Home 
  • Luxury Artisanal Grazing Board Complimentary (Zero Additional Food Provided Elsewhere)
  • Gourmet Beverages Complimentary (Unlike $5/10 Per Drink Charge Elsewhere)
  • Private & Intimate 8ppl Max Class (Other Classes Have 15-40 in 1 class)
  • Beautiful Pristine Location (Not Public Storefront, Shop or Converted Warehouse)
  • Luxury Apron For The Afternoon & Recipe Cards To Take Home 
  • Quality Takeaway Containers + Carry Bag To Put It In
  • Bonus Extras For Special Occasions At My Discretion (Compliments Of HM)'
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Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly experience suitable for complete beginners, all the way to professional chefs.
What to bring
Absolutely everything is provided for our masterclass - guests at Heavenly Morsel are not required to bring a thing.
I’d suggest eating a sufficient breakfast before our class, as our feast will only be ready approximately at 3pm once it is all cooked.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 14 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Bentleigh East, VIC

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Recent reviews of South Indian Cooking Class

  • 5/5 from Michael Vuckovic, attended Aug 2026: Our teacher was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. We made 6 dishes and it was very hands on, but nothing too complicated. Had a great day and I would heartily recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Olivia Hines, attended Nov 2025: Great afternoon with Tanya - damn she can cook! And now I can too… learned a lot about technique that you won’t find in online recipes. Lots of opportunities to get behind the stove and learn practical skills. Clean venue.
  • 5/5 from Coline Perkins, attended Nov 2025: What an amazing cooking class where you actually get to cook! Best teacher and amazing flavours. I will be back for more!
  • 5/5 from Roger Wilkinson, attended Aug 2025: Tanya is a very knowledgeable and experienced teacher. But she doesn't 'instruct' how to cook. Rather, the small group all participated in the construction of beautiful Indian dishes by listening, doing, chatting and chopping, asking questions. In the process Tanya imparted knowledge and, dare I say, wisdom into a memorable experience of learning to understand the nuances of Indian food. And we all had a wonderful time in a great learning environment.
  • 5/5 from Anna Xia, attended Jun 2023: Tanya is so so lovely and has a very British elocution from her English upbringing. She works full time during the week and explores her passion for good hearty homemade Indian cooking on the weekend with the lucky few of us who were able to get an invite to her kitchen. She has a repertoire of over 200 dishes and shares some of her favourites today. An explosion of spices and flavours from barramundi curry to chicken curry to a pumpkin dish, bottle gourd and green beans, a rice pilaf to go with it all. We had a beautiful snacking board with three mocktails during the class and a beautiful bottle of Penfolds Chardonnay to compliment the meal. Containers and bags all provided.
  • 5/5 from Bernard Durand, attended Oct 2022: Instructor was very good, relaxed and explanation was very clear. The class has helped me to understand better the way of cooking when to apply correct spices. I enjoyed it and will go again I recommend any one who likes food with correct spice to give a try.
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Heavenly Morsel
Heavenly Morsel

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Welcome to Australia’s Top Spice Cooking School – Heavenly Morsel Melbourne run by Australia's Spice Queen & Event Presenter Tanya Carneiro.
A luxury, unforgettable cooking class experience which brings to light, the complex & highly sophisticated cuisine of Regional Indian Cuisine.
With over 300 signature, authentic dishes you will learn the art of Indian cuisine and cooking with spices.
Heavenly Morsel procures only premium organic produce, wild caught seafood, organic meats and the country’s finest ingredients – at no extra cost to you.
It takes near a lifetime, to master the intricate art of cooking with Indian spices. Every seed, spice & grain has its purpose, a balancing act of complex & specific spices form every dish. Nothing is added for ‘aesthetic’.
Every dish you learn at Heavenly Morsel is complex & compelling- oscillating between the dynamic flavours of regions across the subcontinent.
Heavenly Morsel is a ONE cuisine specialist cooking school for all individuals who consider themselves a passionate cook, foodie, culinary aficionado or just zealous about sensational sumptuous food.
Tanya proudly opened Heavenly Morsel Melbourne, with the vision of bringing authentic Regional Indian cooking into the spotlight, through bespoke luxurious class settings where one can relax & be taken on a mouth-watering culinary journey that awakens all five senses.
After dining at countless Indian restaurants, reading plenty of online recipes & attending numerous “Indian” cooking classes in Australia, she was greatly disappointed at what was served or taught as there was no authenticity, nor delicious unique dishes showcasing the true cuisine!
These are no ordinary cooking classes. Heavenly Morsel is a luxury in-depth culinary experience like no other, where history meets passion & culinary skill. Almost everything you learn at the classes are treasured family recipes which have been passed down to Tanya from her ancestors, through her grandmother & mother – recipes that you won't find anywhere.
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