Indian Cooking Masterclass in London
Overview
With the help of your cooking instructor Monisha Bharadwaj, an award winning author of 17 books, professional chef (Iron Chef America judge) and teacher (Recognised Culinary Educator 2025 and 2026, UK) you will discover the unique flavours of Indian cooking while learning about the history of how Indian food came to be so popular in the UK.
As part of this class, you will visit a local Indian food shop to learn how to choose the best exotic ingredients and cook 4 typical dishes as part of a group, in our welcoming home kitchen. You will enjoy visiting a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood of London that is not usually frequented by tourists.
The class is also an ideal activity during a layover at Heathrow or if you are staying at a hotel near Heathrow and want to do something fun locally. We are just 3 stops from Heathrow airport on the tube. Vegetarians are welcome, please let us know of any dietary restrictions.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Cooking Instructor
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Location
Hounslow TW3 3DH
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You will be met at Hounslow West Underground station and taken to the local Indian shop to learn how to buy the ingredients that we will use in the cooking class. We will then walk to the Cooking With Monisha kitchen, a 5 minute walk away (no steps) to begin the class. You will be offered Masala Chai as we talk through how to put together an Indian meal. We will then cook our meal to include Pulao Rice, a curry (chicken or chickpea), a smoked cumin raita (a dish made with salad vegetables and yoghurt) and a vegetable side dish. We will cook as a group but there will be lots of hands on activity as we want our guests to do the cooking! We will eat what we cook at the end. We will provide recipe sheets and ingredients.
With the help of your cooking instructor Monisha Bharadwaj, an award winning author of 17 books including The Indian Cooking Course, Indian in 7 (winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards- Best Indian Cookbook in the Word UK) and Indian Cooking for Dummies, professional chef (Iron Chef America judge) and teacher (Recognised Culinary Educator 2025, UK) you will learn how to prepare a delicious Indian meal that can be recreated effortlessly in your own kitchen.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Cooking Instructor.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Indian Cooking Masterclass in London is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Indian Cooking Masterclass in London will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Cooking Instructor
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
