Overview
Join your host Sundari in Chennai for a market visit, cooking demonstration and in-home meal. Experience authentic Indian life and cuisine with Sundari as you visit her local market, cook her favorite family recipes, and eat a delicious South Indian meal. Leave with new recipes, a new friend, and lifelong memories.
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What's included
Bottled water
Non-alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Local Host
Private cooking class with your host Sundari
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
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 confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Meet your host Sundari at her home located at: 8/32, Vananthurai, Adyar, Chennai
Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ozwVAFG1kvL2
Contact Sundari at +91 89460 44271, or +91 98403 90146 or sundaris63@gmail.com
Directions:
Sundari's stand-alone house is named "Karthik". It has a big mango tree in the front yard and is opposite an apartment building named Renga Manor. As maps can be confusing in India it is best to have your driver speak directly with Sundari.
From LB road at the Adyar signal, turn left at the first set of lights towards Besant Nagar. Take the 3rd right at the corner of Grand Sweets and the 3rd left onto 7th Cross Street.
• From Santhome/Mylapore towards Adyar: After Fortis hospital, take the over bridge and reach LB road. Take left from the first signal (Landmark: telephone exchange). In that road take third right (landmark: Arka Clinic) and then take the third left (landmark: Vijay Shanthi Apartments).
• From Guindy/Saidapet go to Sardar Patel Road: Take a right at the Adyar signal (landmark: Standard Chartered Bank facing the signal on the opposite side) going to LB road. After reaching first signal (landmark: Telephone Exchange) turn left. On that road, take third right (landmark: Arka Clinic) and third left (landmark: Vijay Shanthi Apartments).
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food.
Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
What to expect
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Chennai (Madras)
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Learn to cook 4-5 dishes, part of a South Indian vegetarian meal that you will eat with your hands on stainless steel plates or fresh banana leaves. Menu may include typical Tamilian vegetarian main dishes such as rasam (tangy peppery broth), sambar (lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew), and a variety of vegetable curries, rice, raita, condiments and snacks. Alternatively you may request to learn to make a South Indian brunch of dosas, idlis and vadas with a variety of chutneys instead.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private 3-Hour Cooking Lesson and Meal in Chennai
How long does Private 3-Hour Cooking Lesson and Meal in Chennai take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet your host Sundari at her home in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Local Host
- Private cooking class with your host Sundari
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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