Cooking Class with Sona

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English, Hindi
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Join "Cooking Class with Sona" to master authentic Indian cuisine. Explore traditional techniques, learn historical culinary secrets, and enjoy a hands-on experience with homemade spices.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

1. You'll learn new cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home

2. You'll discover our traditions and learn historical tips about our unique cuisine

3. In my cooking class, you will learn the Traditional Indian Taste of local dishes, including vegetables, Curry, and Drinks (Indian Chai/ Tea Masala), using homemade spices.

4. We cook vegetarian food, so you will be able to learn about different cuisines of India, including North and South Indian Tastes.

5. In my cooking class I will teach you the complete cooking process from chopping to cooking, a complete one-stop experience you will ever gain in India.


What You Get

Lunch
Cooked food included
English, Hindi Guide
Dinner
Cooked food included
Private transportation
Water Bottles
Pickup & Drop Off

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

Hello and Namaste! My name is Sona. Welcome to my Cooking Class with Sona. I am a local home cook from Varanasi, and I teach vegetarian foods. In my cooking class, you will learn a Traditional Indian Taste of local dishes with homemade spices for Veggies/Curry and Drinks (Indian Chai/ Tea Masala). I teach different traditional dishes of India which includes a taste of North Indian Foods. Thali (a full plate of a combo of Chapati (Indian Bread), Dal (Lentils), Sabji/Curry (Indian Vegetable), Rice, and Sweets). I also teach other Vegetables and Milk-based Veggies which include Paneer (Indian Cheese) Butter Masala, Malai (Milk- Cream) Kofta, and Roasted Eggplant (Brinjal, Aubergine). I also teach different types of Breads (Indian Naan, Chapati, Puri, Bhature). I also teach other foods from different States of India (Chole - Bhature), Pakora, and Samosa (Indian ready-to-go Snacks). The whole process of Indian cooking takes 3 hours. Thank you / Dhanyavad

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Azure Paying Guest House, Ravidas Ghat Crossingh, Varanasi Varanasi Division Uttar Pradesh, India, IN, 221005

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Landmark - Near Hanuman Temple, Once you come to the temple you will find the board of Cooking Class with Sona and Azure Paying Guest House, both are run by Sona. Host - Sona will be available to meet you at the same location.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Fun way to spend an afternoon
May 24, 2025
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We had a great class with Sona and made a delicious lunch. Shona's kitchen is small but perfectly organised. We would recommend this class!

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Cooking class with Sona Varanasi
May 21, 2025
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Unbelievable cooking class with Sona! Sona is an incredibly talented cook! We feel very lucky to have been able to experience a cooking lesson in the comfort of Sona’s home kitchen! Sona is very...read more

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Very funny.
February 25, 2025
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We had this cooking class with Sona. She taught us how to make samosas, from fry, naan bread and masala chai, all very good (thanks to her). It was very clear, helpful and above all fun! Recommende...read more

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Sona’s Cooking Masterclass
February 16, 2025
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We had a brilliant experience cooking with Sona! She was incredibly knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. We made cauliflower pakoras, butter masala paneer, jeera rice, parathas and masala chai...read more

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