Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in New York, Upper West Side
Overview
Kavitha has been in the food business for many years, she ran an Indian street food business in the outdoor markets of Brooklyn and Manhattan. She comes from a family of yogis and people who believe that the key to good health lies in good nutrition. Kavitha has first-hand seen the positive effects that simple tweaks in nutrition can have on a person's physical, mental and spiritual health, without compromising on taste. She promotes a simple, plant-forward lifestyle. Kavitha is passionate about teaching guests Ayurvedic inspired cooking, especially to those who are looking to move towards meals that are planet-friendly, healthy and adventurous.
• Private vegetarian Indian cooking class in a locals home in Upper West Side
• Learn to cook three dishes from scratch in 2 hours
• Learn tips and techniques involved in Indian cooking, and the medicinal benefits of spices
• Introduction to Indian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available
What's Included
- Cooking class with your host Kavitha
- Gratuities
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch or Dinner
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting Location
220 Manhattan Avenue
New York, NY 10025, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join your host Kavitha in the galley kitchen of her NYC studio apartment and learn to cook a traditional Indian meal from family recipes that she has perfected. Your hands-on vegetarian Indian cooking class will last about 2 hours, during which you will learn to cook three dishes from scratch. Some of the dishes you might learn to cook are daal (spiced lentil soup), paneer makhani (Indian cheese in a creamy sauce) and south Indian vegetables or basmati pilaf with spices and herbs. Enjoy learning about the tips and techniques involved in Indian cooking, and the medicinal benefits of spices before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with host Kavitha.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Cooking class with your host Kavitha.
- Gratuities.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Lunch or Dinner.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in New York, Upper West Side is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in New York, Upper West Side will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Cooking class with your host Kavitha
- Gratuities
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch or Dinner
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
