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Cooking Class - International Culinary Creations
$ 95 Per person
all-inclusive: 3-hour class, 3-course meal.
Gift card can be used for any experience or cookware
What You'll Do
Feed your wanderlust with recipes, ingredients and techniques from around the world.
Combining elements from lauded culinary traditions of the world, Chef Taruna will equip you in creating simple yet complex dishes in this hands-on class. You will discover how to create full-bodied flavors with fresh ingredients and sophisticated, subtle spices.
These traditional and innovative recipes harness the goodness of hormone-free meats, seasonal vegetables and healthy legumes. This dinner party-style class begins with communal chopping and prep. Then, you will take turns in the cooking process and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a family style dinner.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Southwestern Baby Potato and Fresh Corn Salad
Paprika Shrimp
Eggplant Chili Garlic
Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 4
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Adult, Couples, Father's Day, Fun, Fusion, Thanksgiving
Meet your chef
Chefs Taruna is an outstanding host to many Indian-inspired cooking classes, which actually feel more like dinner parties with friends. Chef Taruna has extensive event planning experience and has worked in the kitchen of an iconic Austin restaurant for many years. With only fresh, high-quality ingredients on the menu, Chef Taruna creates recipes that are classic and modern, and teaches a focus on culinary technique in her exciting experiences.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Event location:
(Exact location will be provided after booking)
What You'll Do
Feed your wanderlust with recipes, ingredients and techniques from around the world.
Combining elements from lauded culinary traditions of the world, Chef Taruna will equip you in creating simple yet complex dishes in this hands-on class. You will discover how to create full-bodied flavors with fresh ingredients and sophisticated, subtle spices.
These traditional and innovative recipes harness the goodness of hormone-free meats, seasonal vegetables and healthy legumes. This dinner party-style class begins with communal chopping and prep. Then, you will take turns in the cooking process and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a family style dinner.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Southwestern Baby Potato and Fresh Corn Salad
Paprika Shrimp
Eggplant Chili Garlic
Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 4
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Adult, Couples, Father's Day, Fun, Fusion, Thanksgiving
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for this experience
Laurie S.
12/21/2025
Eggplant, potato salad, shrimp with mushrooms and peppers and Lo Mein - all very delicious! Taruna was an excellent teacher and a wonderful host!
James B.
09/07/2019
Absolutely incredible food and wonderful company
CHELSEA I.
07/29/2019
We had a wonderful time! Ash and Taruna are very welcoming and knowledgeable. The food was excellent too :)
Alexander L.
07/27/2019
Ash and Taruna were wonderful hosts! My fiance and I had such a great time and the food turned out amazing. I highly recommend. They were also very accommodating for food allergies and had great alternatives. Definitely one of the best date nights I've had in a long time. :)
Sue G.
06/09/2018
Wonderful experience! Fantastic food, family setting, and stimulating conversation. Feel like I have met new friends. Recommend highly.
Casey B.
12/13/2017
Ash and Taruna were fantastic. We had a wonderful time learning the recipes, as well as making new friends in the process. The food came out delicious and the company and conversation was even better. We'll be back!
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Taruna
Jason P.
02/26/2026
Autumn O.
01/04/2026
Trac G.
06/22/2025
Chef Taruna's class was so welcoming, informative and most importantly...delicious! She's a great teacher, demystifying Indian cooking for me and made me feel confident to create these dishes at home. Great experience!!
Colin B.
04/25/2025
Chef Taruna was fantastic. Attentive, kind, and taught us a lot. We appreciate her letting us into her home.
Gretel S.
04/06/2025
The class was informative. The food was amazing and Chef Taruna made us feel at home in her beautiful home.
Daniel T.
04/06/2025
Chef Taruna’s Curry 101 workshop was an experience of a lifetime. She was so welcoming and her place was beautiful. She shared lots of fun experiences and she also shared lots of useful information and cooking hacks! She made everything so easy to understand. The flavors and the aromas were all amazing. I would totally take another class from Chef Taruna and I would 100% recommend her class to anyone! Thank you, Chef, for an incredible experience!
Crystal F.
03/24/2025
Taruna was so talented and welcoming. I learned a lot of new techniques and really enjoyed our conversations. Highly recommend to anyone who loves Indian cuisine!
Emily R.
09/01/2024
We had a great time! We learned lots of new techniques and spices and tried some dishes we had never tasted before. I would recommend this experience!
Alex E.
07/13/2024
Taruna was a delight! She was so warm and welcoming and was a wonderful teacher. The food was delicious too! I would recommend her in a heartbeat
Cyndi W.
07/09/2024
Lovely intimate experience. Would highly recommend!
Norma M.
07/01/2024
Fantastic cooking class! I learned alot about Indian spices and how to use them.
Swaroop K.
06/24/2024
Taruna's cooking class was a fantastic introduction to Indian cuisine! Not only did I learn delicious recipes, but I also got to meet her family and experience a bit of Indian culture firsthand. Taruna's patient instruction made the class a breeze, and the final meal was absolutely mouthwatering. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in expanding their culinary horizons.
Jenny B.
04/21/2024
We had a wonderful time with Chef Taruna! We enjoyed learning new techniques and our meal was delicious!
Charles Walter C.
04/15/2024
Ann and I are 78 and were at first surprised when a couple in their 40's joined us with Chef Taruna and her daughter Tara. The evening couldn't have been better. The exchange of information and viewpoints was comfortable and flowing. Chef Taruna was able to open our eyes and ears with quips and tales of her growing up in India with a grandmother still much part of her family caste.
Coincidentally, both of the male guests take cooking seriously. I couldn't resist showing
my cohort the different method I used for preparing fresh garlic. The plate of appetizers we each prepared all included the boiled potato awaiting one of several sauces.
Much of the preparation time was shared together around the stove. I was pleased to learn of the Indian grocery store in Austin which I was not aware despite living here 17 years.
Sitting together sharing our family meal and company made the taste that much more memorable.
Thanks Again,
Charles Cresswell
Lini .
03/14/2024
We enjoyed our time with Chef Taruna! She was very knowledgeable and shared her story with us. The meal was delicious and we can't wait to try it out at home ourselves!
Alexander B.
03/11/2024
We had a lovely time in Chef Taruna’s home and would recommend this experience to anyone who loves North Indian cuisine.
Claire Z.
02/04/2024
I highly recommend Chef Taruna's class! Chef Taruna was welcoming and knowledgable and fun. We had a great time learning from her.
Ella I.
01/27/2024
This was such a wonderful experience! We learned so much and feel ready to try the recipes at home. Taruna was an excellent host!
Carolyn .
12/10/2023
I had a wonderful time. The food was amazing. I plan to make a meal for friends and family!
Eugene V.
09/23/2023
Chef Taruna is amazing! My girlfriend and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary learning how to make Indian food with her. We had a great time and highly recommend chef Taruna!
Maria D.
08/27/2023
Taruna was great to work with. We had so much fun and learned a lot. All of the food was delicious. 10/10!
Ethan .
08/26/2023
Maria and I had an excellent time with Taruna. The food was amazing, the experience was fun, and it was great learning about Indian Culture and cuisine!
Shelly W.
07/31/2023
We had a great evening and learned so much! Taruna is a very knowledgeable cook and wonderful host. We can wait to cook the recipes we learned again!
Lauren E.
07/18/2023
We had such a great time learning how to cook a wonderful meal. Chef Taruna taught us several approachable dishes and some really great tips for working with the ingredients.
Alex L.
07/16/2023
A wonderful experience with Chef Taruna. The food was amazing, the lesson was informative, and it felt like we were having dinner with a friend. It was everything we could want from this experience.
John F.
07/09/2023
Chef Taruna was very nice and welcoming.
Douglas B.
07/08/2023
Great instruction and excellent meal!
Leah B.
07/02/2023
Such a fun class!
Gaby M.
06/26/2023
It's a great experience!! I recommend this class with Chef Taruna 100%, she guide you through all the process, you have an active role all the time and then you get to enjoy your creations. Everything was delicious, she even printed the recipes for us to make sure that we wont have any problems to do them again. Great for couples or for one person, I definitely will take more classes with her.
Adan G.
06/24/2023
Incredible, fun, delicious! Chef Taruna was such an incredible host for me and fiancé. She welcomed us and showed how she prepares an incredible dinner.
Victoria A.
06/05/2023
Chef Taruna was so great ! We had such a great time and we’re excited to cook the new meal we learned for our friends and family !
Ryan B.
11/29/2019
Jenni and I really had a fantastic time! Chefs Ash and Taruna were super hospitable and we really learned a lot about the cuisine of Delhi and cooking it simply. We did this as a date night.
Gwen B.
08/25/2019
We had such a delightful time with Ash and Taruna! They were not only grateful hosts but so knowledgeable and inclusive on sharing the secrets of their cuisine. We are grateful for the experience and look forward to making these dishes for our family.
Kelly C.
07/21/2019
This was an awesome experience! The chef hosts, Ash and Taruna were lovely and the other couple that were in the class with were also great! Of course the food was fantastic and I even picked up a few tips and suggestions for cooking with Indian ingredients. I can’t wait to try cooking my first Indian feast! I’ve never done a cooking class before and this was a perfect first experience. Thank you!
Kelly C.
Susan M.
04/30/2019
The evening was beyond expectations. The uncomplicated recipes were healthy and doable using spices to make the foods interesting, different and delicious. I give Chefs Ash and Taruna my highest recommendation. Both are articulate instructors and bring their Indian culture alive. My friends and I felt like family friends not paying participants. Thank you. Susan Mc
Paul G.
04/10/2019
Chef Ash and his wife Taruna hosted a fabulous night for my wife and me. The food was truly sensational, but we will also remember the night for their warm, delightful charm. We'd recommend this duo to anyone looking for great taste and conversation.
Thomas H.
01/26/2019
Great Hosts
Robert G.
10/21/2018
Awesome time!!!thank you for letting us into your lovely home!
Jill S.
10/01/2018
Taruna was absolutely amazing!! The food was delicious and the environment was outstanding. The first cozy meal my fiancé and I have ever done and won’t be our last!
Kevin S.
04/08/2018
Great couple, they made the whole experience fun! Great hands-on cooking experience. We were able to add in how to make Roti, a traditional flatbread. Step by step instructions and explanation made the prep and cooking unintimidating. We even went home with recipes and the names of all the spices and traditional ingredients. My wife and I highly recommend this class. Try something new, you won't regret it!
ronen a.
02/28/2018
Nice family. Good food. Pleasant experience.
Lauren A.
02/25/2018
Taruna and Ash were excellent hosts! They taught us in a way that made us feel at home and did a great job at relating the meals to our every day lives. This was a fantastic experience and I’ll definitely recommend them to more.
Norbert R.
01/20/2018
Many thanks to Taruna and Ash! That was an awesome evening.
We had already experienced some other cooking classes, but that evening was unique, Not just the cooking was a great experience but with the fantatsic hosts Taruna and Ash it became special.
Thanks again,
Sabine & Norbert
Patrick S.
12/20/2017
We had a great time! Very personable and knowledgeable couple to spend an evening with. Their method really works well for all personalities; you can be as hands on as you want. Not to mention, the food was amazing!
Jennifer T.
12/19/2017
We loved our experience! We were so impressed with the time and attention that went into the experience! The food was so incredibly delicious and we love that we have 5 new recipies. Thank you!
Jayne
11/30/2017
Mindi
11/09/2017
Do Indian food and Southwestern food make magic together? In the kitchen of chefs Ash and Taruna, the answer is a resounding "yes!" Tofu joins spiced kidney beans in the Southwestern scramble, while the Bengal fish fry combines jalapeño marineade with a mint chutney to finish. Topped off with a Carrot Halwa, this class is a crash course in cooking vegetables to make your mouth water.
