Kerala Cooking Class with Charming Freeda in her Kochi Home

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Location

Ernakulam

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Ernakulam

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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•10 reviews

US$80.67 per guest

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Adult x2

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Earliest Date Available: November 5, 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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Join Freeda in her contemporary home overlooking the lush green Ernakulam landscape for a private, hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare traditional Kerala dishes. Begin your culinary adventure with a welcome appetizer and drink before rolling up your sleeves to learn to cook traditional South Indian dishes. After cooking a traditional Kerala meal, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with your host at her dining table. You might try dishes such as a Kerala-style chicken stew or fish curry, karimeen pollichathu (marinated fish wrapped in banana leaves and grilled) or Syrian beef fry (strips of beef cooked in pepper and spices), appams and a seasonal vegetable followed by a delicious western-style dessert. You will not want this experience to end but when it does, you will leave with new friends, a full belly, printed copies of Freeda's personal recipes, and a true glimpse into a local's life.

Alcoholic beverages

Freeda offers local beer

Private cooking class and meal with your host Freeda

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Freeda is one of those people who makes you feel instantly at home when you meet her. After a break for a few years, she has started hosting again! Enjoy a hands-on Kerala cooking class with this charming host. With a local snack and refreshing drink, Freeda welcomes you into her contemporary apartment overlooking the lush, green Cochin landscape. You will then join her in her kitchen to learn to prepare 2-3 traditional Kerala dishes from recipes passed down through generations in her family. After cooking, enjoy your meal over laughter and fun conversation with Freeda at her dining table. Your meal includes local beer. Leave with printed copies of Freeda's personal recipes and memories to last a lifetime. If there is a particular dish you are interested in learning to make, please let Freeda know when making your booking.

STARTER

Vada (lentil fritters) and chutney

MAIN

Appams or idiappams (rice based breads)

MAIN

Fish curry or chicken stew

MAIN

Karimeen pollichathu or Syrian beef fry

STARTER

Seasonal vegetable dish

DESSERT

Tender coconut pudding or passionfruit panna cotta

Meeting Point

Chakolas WaterScapes, Pandit Karuppan Road, Ernakulam Kerala, India, IN, 682013

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Meet your host at her home in Kochi. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.

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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E9180VPrachelmMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor

A Truly Special Experience with Freeda

Taking a cooking class with Freeda was one of the most special parts of our honeymoon and truly the highlight of our trip. From the moment we met her, we felt an immediate connection, she welcomed us so warmly that it felt like spending time with an auntie we had known for years. It was such a joy getting to cook, talk, and share the evening with her. Freeda is an incredible teacher and we learned so much during our time together. She not only taught us how to make some of our favorite dishes, ...read more

E8070LBmartinhFebruary 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great cookery class with a wonderful lady

This was an amazing introduction to Kerala cuisine. Freeda went to enormous lengths to ensure that the cookery session fitted with our tastes and food interests. All the arrangements were planned well with us in advance and were well instructed on the day. We had a really lovely time with Freeda in her beautiful apartment, sampling the dishes and sharing stories. Freeda is a wonderful lady and I recommend this cookery session wholeheartedly to other visitors to Cochin. You will have an amazing t...read more

wadem602January 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful family cooking class

Our class with Freeda was a delight! She did a wonderful job tailoring our experience to the interests and preferences of our family (including our kids), and our time with her felt like we were being welcomed by our very own aunt or grandmother. Thank you, Freeda!

mvdbroek8November 2025 • TripAdvisor

Generous and informative cooking class with Freeda

Lovely setting and Freeda is an excellent cook who shared some delicious food and recipes with us Would highly recommend

K5592LNjillhNovember 2025 • TripAdvisor

Delicious Lunch

Freeda was so welcoming, and enthusiastic. She led us through the preparations for a delicious lunch and shared her recipes, only hope we can do them justice.