Private Chennai Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Fun Local

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English
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Explore Chennai's vibrant markets and indulge in a private cooking class with Sundari. Discover authentic Indian cuisine, learn family recipes, and enjoy a delicious South Indian meal.

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

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Appalam (fried, crispy lentil or rice flour wafers)
MAIN
Rasam (tangy peppery broth made from lentils and spices) served with rice
MAIN
Sambar (lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew)
MAIN
Kuzhambu (a South Indian specialty flavored with sundried vegetables)
MAIN
Poriyal (stir-fried seasonal vegetables topped with freshly grated coconut)
MAIN
Rice
STARTER
South Indian filter coffee

What You Get

Private supermarket tour and cooking class with your local host Sundari
Bottled water
Nonalcoholic beverages

Good To Know

  • This experience includes a visit to a neighborhood supermarket rather than an open market. Due to traffic and the bustling nature of roadside vendors, the open market has become increasingly difficult to navigate, making the supermarket a more convenient and immersive option.
  • If you join Sundari for dinner or a weekend session, you’ll also meet her husband, Krishna—a true foodie who enjoys meeting new people and adding lively conversation to the experience.
  • If you prefer to learn to make a tiffin (South Indian dosas, idlis and vadas with a variety of chutneys and sambar) instead let Sundari know ahead of time.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Begin your Chennai market tour and cooking class with a warm welcome from Sundari in her beautifully converted in-laws’ home, surrounded by lush fruit trees and adorned with traditional art and decor. A passionate cook since the age of eight, Sundari delights in sharing the rich culinary and cultural traditions of South India with her guests. Start with a tour of her home and an introduction to the dishes you’ll be preparing. Next, join Sundari in her kitchen for an engaging hands-on cooking session, where you’ll prepare 4-5 flavorful South Indian vegetarian dishes. After cooking, enjoy your creations the local way - eating with your hands on stainless steel plates or fresh banana leaves. Afterward, take a stroll to the nearby Sastri Nagar neighborhood supermarket, a more convenient and immersive alternative to the crowded open market. Here, Sundari will guide you through the vibrant array of South Indian spices, fresh produce, and condiments, offering insights into their uses and significance in local cuisine. She can also help you purchase any spices you want to take home. This immersive experience is perfect for anyone seeking authentic flavors and heartfelt hospitality.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Adyar, Chennai Tamil Nadu, India, IN

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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 experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: May 19, 2025
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