Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class

Recent reviews of Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class

• 5/5 from Jennifer Hudnall, attended Sep 2026: I went to Bhavna's cooking class hoping to gain some confidence cooking Indian cuisine. Not only did Bhavna teach me all the essential skills, she made me laugh and helped me feel comfortable working with a variety of spices. I have walked away with knowledge, recipes and self-belief that I can nail a traditional Indian dinner. Thank you!!
• 5/5 from Gaurang Sampat, attended Aug 2026: The course was planned out very well, and Bhavna is very experienced and made cooking look so easy. She taught us how to cook a variety of dishes and shared her knowledge throughout the course. Truly a great experience.
• 4/5 from Madhavi Shankarling, attended May 2026: Bhavna was a very enthusiastic, patient, prepared and knowledgeable teacher. We heard about the history and science of Indian cooking (my favourite part), prepared a number of Indian Vegetarian dishes from start to finish and enjoyed them together at the end. Thank you Bhavna, it was a great class.
• 5/5 from James Cox, attended Apr 2026: Bhavna is a great teacher. A bit of history, a bit of theory and lots of hands on cooking action. Four students created a feast of 5 dishes that will stay in our memory. I'm looking forward to applying the techniques in my own kitchen!
• 5/5 from Dominique Partridge, attended Apr 2026: I had a wonderful time in this class. It was fantastic to learn how to use Indian spices and the basics of building flavourful dishes. Bhavna is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and her organisation meant we were able to prepare a wide range of dishes in a short time. Everything was absolutely delicious. Thank you, Bhavna, for opening your home and sharing your culture so generously—it was truly appreciated.
• 5/5 from Keren Cox-Witton, attended Apr 2026: Wonderful class! Bhavna is an excellent teacher, we learned a lot about Indian food and spices and heard some great stories. We all got to cook a dish, and the food - all vegetarian - was delicious. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Joseph Healy, attended Mar 2026: Bhavna was a highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher who really made this class fantastic. The food was delicious and very approachable, the kind of food we'll make again at home.
• 5/5 from Anna Michael, attended Jan 2026: Excellent class. Bhavna is super welcoming, knowledgeable and a great story teller. We learned a lot and loved the food.
• 5/5 from Fiona Price, attended Nov 2025: So much fun, interesting history, engaging facilitator and yummy food. She was great with my 12yo child. We could ask questions. Learnt about history, nutrition & some fascinating facts. Vegetarian cooking class with the Modern Desi.
• 5/5 from Ashley Rice, attended Oct 2025: Fun and informative class. Easy to follow and the food was delicious.
• 5/5 from Hayley Kearns, attended Jun 2025: I couldn’t recommend this class enough! It covered everything from history to helpful tips to use for not only the recipes we learned in class but also for others. Bhavna was engaging, funny and thoughtful with the structure of the class. I learned a lot, had a laugh and ate delicious food. 10/10 recommend.
• 5/5 from Amelia Drew, attended Mar 2025: Absolutely excellent! We began by smelling and tasting a variety of spices, which set the stage for an immersive and engaging experience. From there, we moved on to cooking an assortment of curries, raita, and bread. Everyone had the chance to get involved, with expert guidance ensuring we could confidently prepare dishes such as dhal, chickpea, mushroom, and paneer curries. Nothing was too much trouble, and the instructor was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. As a delightful bonus, we were treated to a delicious strawberry lassi. Beyond just cooking, the class felt like a mini history lesson, providing fascinating insights into the origins and cultural significance of the dishes. An unforgettable experience—highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Nadine Fuchs, attended Mar 2025: This was such a fun and informative class! We got an understanding of how to cook indian dishes from scratch without 100 spices and every dish was quick. Bhavna also gave us some historical information, which I really enjoyed and we ended up with delicious dishes!
• 5/5 from Claire Roennfeldt, attended Feb 2025: Bhavna's class was FANTASTIC! Bhavna was a lot of fun, super engaging, informative, educational and inspiring. The food we cooked was so delicious and such a great variety. Everyone had a go and there was enough time to watch, learn and participate. Thanks also to Bhavna's husband for doing all the mise en place (chopping and prep) which made our job so easy. Highly recommended. We will be back!
• 5/5 from Deb Dibley, attended Feb 2025: What a delight to be with someone so enthusiastic about her culture and food! Wonderful day, thank you
• 5/5 from Judith Greenwood, attended Jan 2025: Bhavna is a delightful teacher. Such a good story teller and also passionate about Indian cooking but practical! I highly recommend this experience.
• 5/5 from Ninet Petersons, attended Jan 2025: Great class. Great teacher- bubbly, happy personality. Lots of eye opening information and lots of delicious food as a result. Pure magic!
• 5/5 from Josephine Gianni, attended Jan 2025: Fantastic teaching and delicious food. I look forward to trying out my new skills.
• 5/5 from Denise Silk, attended Dec 2024: I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Very interactive and engaged everyone. Bhavna was incredible, imparting so much information and wisdom along the way that was easy to understand and apply to each of the dishes we were cooking. The food tasted amazing.
• 5/5 from Bel Papps, attended Dec 2024: Bhavna is such an amazing teacher! She made the day so interesting by explaining each and every ingredient and sharing lots of history, which added so much depth to the experience. Her calm and fun approach made cooking feel easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend her classes!
• 5/5 from Alissa Sandkamp, attended Oct 2024: Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending an Indian cooking class hosted by Bhavna, and it was truly fantastic! I learned a lot about Indian culinary culture, especially regarding spices and oils. The intimate group setting allowed Bhavna to give personalized attention to everyone, which made the class even more rewarding. The food we cooked together as a group was absolutely delicious. Thank you for everything, and I highly recommend this course!
• 5/5 from Heather Miles, attended Jul 2024: A great Indian cooking class with 6-7 very tasty meals demo'd and an easy to remember methodology for most Indian curries. The teach was fabulous - informative and fun to be with. Great value for money.
• 5/5 from Sofia Lopez de Silanes, attended Jun 2024: Memorable experience! I had an amazing experience with the Modern Desi. Her passion and devotion to sharing her knowledge is very admirable. The installations are impeccable, everything is previously chopped so it is pure pleasure! If you want to discover some of the many secrets of the Indian cuisine while having an enjoyable moment meeting other people, this is for you.
• 5/5 from Margaret Scott, attended Jun 2024: Great class, very well prepared. Bhavna was very welcoming, engaging & knowledgeable & injected lots of fun energy into the workshop. Fantastic range of Indian dishes & I learned a great deal of new cooking tricks - as well as things I didn’t know about India. Plus the lunch was simply delicious. Certainly good value for money.
• 5/5 from Yasmin Bellairs-Taylor, attended May 2024: Great class!! Had it booked as a present and attended with a friend but you could easily come on your own if you wanted to. Bhavna was so informative and passionate - made the whole class so much fun and the food was delicious! A really great introduction to Indian cooking.
• 5/5 from Rita Sarkis, attended Apr 2024: Excellent introduction to Indian cuisine. Learnt so much about the techniques and flavours, spices and how and when to add and combine. We cooked delicious meals and our host was amazing warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and personable, answering all questions with ease and humour! Definitely on her way to becoming the next Nigella! Thank you for a culinary trip around India! Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Danny Shaw, attended Apr 2024: Great cooking class. Heaps of good tips - learnt the fundamental steps to making good Indian dishes. Would do another class with same teacher.
• 5/5 from David Blyth, attended Mar 2024: Welcome to a magical mystery tour into Indian Cuisine - history, culture, food and religion for starters followed by a carefully curated cooking method in careful steps well supervised by hands on experience in the kitchen. Our group of students enjoyed every moment of our teachers animated and lush descriptions, enthusiasms and insights into the myths and facts of Indian cooking. Everybody had a turned in constructing a dish and voila! A giant feast to share, laugh over, discuss and encourage one another with. Thank you to our marvellous teacher with a warm, generous humanity :-)
• 5/5 from Trish Nicholls, attended Feb 2024: Well prepared and well presented class teaching us the use of different oils, whole and powder spices and the essential order to make a good Indian 'curry' base for so many different tastes. Pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, individual hands on experience which was well supervised, even for a novice cook. At the end of the session, we had prepared six dishes to share with left overs to take home for family members to enjoy too. I would highly recommend this experience.
• 5/5 from Dominic Walker, attended Feb 2024: I went to this class to expand my knowledge about vegetarian and spice based cooking - and I wasn't disappointed! The class is private and very hands on - Bhavna has a great teaching method and will answer any question you have. I love her tips and will be cooking the meals I learnt for my family! Thanks Bhavna!
• 5/5 from Danielle Fish, attended Jan 2024: This was an exceptional experience. Bhavna has a background in teaching and a true passion for her culture and how culture is expressed in food. I attended as a birthday present (that I requested) with my teenage daughter - and we both had a lovely time. Bhavna taught us process and technique as well as the actual recipes and she teaches in such a natural manner, everyone felt very comfortable. By learning and repeating the process (in a hands-on way), I feel confident we will be able extend our recipes at home as our confidence grows. The instruction materials are clear and also very helpful in terms of the small details (those spices you can buy at the supermarket vs those requiring a specialist shop plus substitutions). At the end we all sat down and enjoyed more food than we could possibly eat - much to the satisfaction of my husband and son who have not stopped raving about the leftovers we bought home. This is a great experience - whether as a way to extend your own knowledge or a way to share an experience with a friend/family member, or as a gift to someone else - Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Maya Goldsmith, attended Nov 2023: I can’t recommend this experience enough. Bhavna was an absolute delight. She was engaging, vibrant, deeply knowledgeable and fun. The cooking was amazing, and Bhavna made the atmosphere personal and relaxed. My dad and I learned so much from her about cooking the different dishes and she made the process of Indian cooking seem so straightforward. I feel confident that I would be able to replicate the dishes we made. I will be definitely joining another one of her classes.
• 5/5 from Adam Braun, attended Nov 2023: Absolutely wonderful cooking class! The teacher was lovely, gave lots of insight into cooking and Indian history and food geography. Was a wonderful time, and I definitely learned some good techniques for maximising the flavor in my dishes. Highly reccomended!
• 5/5 from Jess Rhodes, attended Oct 2023: I’ve never done a cooking class before but I can’t imagine how it could be better than the class I did with Bhavna. Bhavna is so passionate and knowledgeable and demystifies Indian cooking (and provides a history lesson at the same time!). I now realise what my curries are missing! Her mushroom korma may be the best thing I’ve ever tasted and now I know how to make it! Would recommend this class to anybody A fantastic gift
• 5/5 from Susan Fitzsimmons, attended Sep 2023: I really enjoyed our Indian cooking class with Bhavna, it exceeded our expectations! Learning about the history, health benefits, and cultural influences behind Indian cuisine was super interesting and made cooking even more fun. The hands-on experience was great, and the food we made was delicious. Bhavna is a lovely and very interesting person who is very patient and made sure we all had a great time while learning. I'll definitely be recommending this class to my friends.
• 5/5 from Lisa Blischke, attended Aug 2023: The class was amazing! We had a really wonderful time with Bhavna and learned so much about indian food, culture and history. She is very entertaining and knowledgeable and a great teacher! Special thanks to her husband for cutting up aaalll of those onions in advance ;-)
• 5/5 from Walter Firgau, attended Aug 2023: What a wonderful class! Kaleidoscope of smells and taste, many practical tips, history lesson, Bhavna's incredible passion and spirit - pure "infotainment". Five hours of fun and delight. Highly recommendable!
• 5/5 from Kym Benson, attended Jul 2023: I have done many cooking classes and this by far is my favourite one. Bahvna was so passionate about the Indian food, culture and history. She taught us to cook authentic Indian, that was simple and on a budget. We sampled herbs and Bahvna told us of their medicinal qualities. We walked out of there bursting at the seams, ate so much amazing food, equipped with the knowledge of how to cook these healthy delights and best of all how to save so much money on our weekly shopping bill. Her home was so welcoming and next time we are in Sydney we will book in for another cooking class. I just felt that we got so much value for our money. Thanks Bahvna, we’ll definitely be back.
• 5/5 from Henry Shepherd, attended Jul 2023: An excellent teacher, great cooking tips and such delicious food Would definitely recommend to others
• 5/5 from Michael Cartmell, attended Jul 2023: This was a small class run in Bhavna's home attended by my sister and another couple. We were made to feel welcome with a cup of chai and samosas accompanied by Bhavna's wonderful chutneys. We were given a brief history of Indian cuisine and then an in depth introduction to the essential spices, ghee and various oils and how these are used in the making of a good Indian meal. All ingredients were prepared before the class started so we were straight into cooking afterwards. All the recipes were for dishes that are quick and easy (once you know what to do!). All up the course ran about 3 hours with another hour on the balcony enjoying the view, conversation and eating the delicious lunch we had cooked ourselves. I can thoroughly recomend this course. It is very informative and was great value.
• 5/5 from Gavin Brown, attended Jun 2023: I had the pleasure of attending Bhavna The Modern Desi's Indian cooking class, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Bhavna, who exudes a modern and charismatic energy, was an exceptional host who made the class both fun and relaxed. Her dishes were bursting with flavour and fragrant aromas, as she expertly layered the Indian spices to create a taste that was never overwhelming. Throughout the class, Bhavna shared invaluable secrets and tips on how to build a wonderful base to create any dish. I was surprised at how easy it was to make some of the most delicious Indian dishes that I had previously thought were too complicated. While all of the dishes were outstanding, my top favourites were the lemon and cashew rice and cauliflower and potatoes. The cabbage paratha was equally amazing and left me wanting more. Bhavna's passion for Indian cooking shone through her warm and vibrant personality, making the class enjoyable for everyone. I left feeling inspired and excited to try out the dishes at home. I highly recommend Bhavna's Indian cooking class to anyone who wants to learn how to make authentic Indian dishes while having a great time. Thank you, Bhavna, for an unforgettable experience!
• 5/5 from Georgie Conroy, attended May 2023: My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Bhavna used a perfect mix of Indian history and food, making it a very engaging class. The bonus of her mum staying with her was a great addition, as she shared her wealth of knowledge. The food was fresh and delicious, easy to make. Everyone should give it a go. My daughter came straight home and made a paratha from memory.
• 5/5 from Jyotsna Pruthi, attended May 2023: The cooking class was a great experience for me. I learnt how to make dough and I had been struggling with kneading dough for a long time. The food cooked was flavourful and fresh. I highly recommend Bhavna as a fantastic teacher and historian of Indian cuisine.
• 5/5 from Philip Wittann, attended May 2023: Excellent tour through the core flavours and spices. She made it easy to see how to combine the different elements to make some delicious dishes.
• 5/5 from Ann Clark, attended May 2023: Engaging teacher, learned a lot, and will actually make some of the dishes at home. All prep work was done by the teacher before class, making things easier.
• 5/5 from Hannah Freeman, attended Nov 2022: Bhavna welcomed us into her home and world of Indian cuisine and we could not have been happier with the experience. A highlight was how knowledgeable she is about the history and origins of the items we were cooking. We cannot wait to attend her other classes - Highly Recommend!
• 5/5 from Deborah Marshall, attended Nov 2022: I really loved the cooking class I did on the weekend with Bhavna, she is a fun and entertaining teacher with so much knowledge. I learnt lots of tips and tricks that will make Indian cooking simple and enjoyable. The classes are held in her lovely home which made for a more personal experience. I can’t recommend doing a class with Bhavna more highly, you will eat amazing food and have the knowledge to replicate the dishes at home
• 5/5 from Marc Harry, attended Oct 2022: Loved this cooking class, facility was perfect comfortable and made for an easy learning opportunity. Teacher is the perfect example of class and friendliness. Learnt a lot and will attend another one at this venue. Couldn’t recommend anything better than this class. Thank you sincerely …
• 5/5 from Sanny Hsu, attended Oct 2022: The teacher really knew her stuff and explained everything well. The atmosphere was great and the food was amazing!
• 5/5 from Elaine Shek, attended Oct 2022: Bhavna is a wonderful teacher. The class was so much fun. I am now confident that I can make nutritious and tasty vegetarian dishes. The class was good value and the paneer curry was better than what I had in a restaurant. Highly recommend this