Private Atlanta Cooking Class with a Fun Local Chef Naina

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Location

Richmond (Georgia)

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Richmond (Georgia)

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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5.0

•6 reviews

US$158 per guest

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Adult x2

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Earliest Date Available: October 26, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Enjoy a private and authentic Indian cooking class in Atlanta with your host Naina, with the option to enjoy your meal together, take it home, or add a market tour. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture through food. Meet Naina at her beautifully designed home and kitchen in Decatur, 20 minutes from midtown Atlanta. Join her in her contemporary kitchen and sip on a refreshing drink as you learn to cook an Indian-inspired seasonal meal. Naina is a culinary entrepreneur, and teaching people how to cook brings her utmost joy! Her passion for food, cooking and spices has taken her on a mission to demystify the cuisines of India, Persia and the Near East. A warm and fun host, Naina is excited to share the joy of making chaat (Indian street food) and Indian-inspired Southern dishes. During this fun and interactive experience, you’ll get hands-on cooking instruction while learning about the flavors, spices and techniques behind the dishes you prepare.

Beer or wine (included with dine-in experiences)

Private cooking class with Naina and meal (dine in or take home)

Private market tour with your host (if you choose the market tour option)

Join Naina for a hands-on Indian cooking class in Atlanta and choose from three options when booking. Cooking Class + Meal: In this 3.5-hour experience, prepare 2-3 dishes from scratch, such as chaat (Indian street food), an Indian or Persian-inspired Southern main, and dessert. Learn to cook intuitively using spices and your senses to develop flavors, then sit down with Naina, and her family when they are home, to enjoy the meal you prepared. Wine or beer is included. 4-guest minimum. Market Tour + Cooking Class + Meal: Add a 1-hour guided visit to either Your DeKalb Farmers Market to discover local produce or Cherians Indian Grocery Store to discover Indian spices, produce, grains and ingredients. Naina will then drive you about 10 minutes to her Decatur home for your cooking class and meal. 4-guest minimum. Cooking Class + Take-Home Meal: In this 2-hour cooking class, cook 3 dishes from scratch with Naina, then pack up your freshly prepared meal to enjoy at home. 2-guest minimum.

STARTER

Mango lassi or fresh limeade

STARTER

Crudites with a roasted eggplant or "pimindo" cheese dip

STARTER

Aloo tikki chole chaat (Indian street food)

MAIN

Indian-inspired Southern fried chicken or shrimp and grits

DESSERT

Shrikhand with seasonal fruit

Meeting Point

Your DeKalb Farmers Market, East Ponce de Leon Avenue, DeKalb County Georgia, United States, US, 30030

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If your experience includes a market tour, meet your host at the location above. If you have booked the cooking class only, you will meet your host at her home in Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta. Your host will send you her address after your booking is confirmed.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Tom_FSeptember 2026 • Viator

Excellent Cooking Class

This was too much fun! Chef Naina and her able assistant Melanie guided us through the creation of a fabulous Indian meal from starter to dessert. Their meticulous preparation and attention to detail is obvious. Detailed recipes are provided and everything is explained as you go along, and Naina will even help you adapt the recipes to suit your equipment and spice cabinet where she can. There is plenty of hands-on too, so you can help with chopping, mixing and assembling. As a bonus you get a bi...read more

2Melody2August 2026 • TripAdvisor

Highly Recommend Chef Naina’s Experience

If you’re looking for a delicious, delightful and educational experience you must book time with Chef Naina. I went with four friends and all thoroughly enjoyed it! We toured every isle in an Indian supermarket and she took her time talking about culinary and cultural traditions, history as well. She is very knowledgeable. We went back to her home and experienced an interactive cooking class which we then gathered around the table with Chef Naina and her sous chef, Melanie, to enjoy the delici...read more

Response from ViatorAugust 12, 2026

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your friends had such a fun and enriching experience with Chef Naina. It sounds like you made the most of the day, from exploring the Indian supermarket and learning about culinary traditions and history to cooking together and enjoying the meal around her table. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Chef Naina and Melanie. We’re so happy they helped make your experience memorable!

gabrielahJ4887AMAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

An Unforgettable 50th Birthday Celebration with Chef Naina

Our experience with Chef Naina was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, she welcomed us in such a warm, affectionate, and cozy way that we instantly felt at home. She is really professional, not only is her culinary skill and flavor profile truly spectacular, but she was also so patient in explaining every single ingredient and detail of the dishes to us. Beyond the incredible food, we shared wonderful conversations throughout a truly delicious dinner. Chef Naina made this evening ...read more

959stefanoJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

A Must Do For Foodies

Chef Naina’s class is a must do! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time not only preparing and eating delicious food, but also learning about interesting aspects of Indian food and culture.

John_POctober 2025 • Viator

We had a wonderful time...

We had a wonderful time with Chef Naina and a truly custom tailored experience. She is very passionate about what she does and very knowledgeable when it comes to all the different foods and spices of multiple cultures. We all felt very welcomed and comfortable during the class and it had a very family type of feel to it. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested.