Viberest
Food & Drink

Traditional Bengali Cooking Class in Kolkata in a Local Home

Kolkata, Indiaby Traveling Spoon

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Hindi, English, Bangla

Viberest eSIM

Stay connected in India

No roaming fees · installs in minutes

Get India eSIM See all India plans

Overview

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local's home. Debjani delights her guests by preparing authentic Bengali dishes that showcase the culture she is very proud of. Having spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry with notable groups such as Taj and Oberoi, Debjani loves to host people from all over the world, hear their stories, learn about their cultures, and introduce them to delectable Bengali dishes. She is fond of cooking the dishes she grew up eating, using recipes she learned from her mother and grandmother. Join Debjani in her home kitchen to try your hand at cooking authentic and flavorful Bengali dishes. • Private Bengali cooking lesson in a local's home • Introduction to Bengali cuisine and culture • An authentic, home-cooked Bengali meal, prepared using traditional ingredients and recipes that have been passed down through generations • Vegetarian and lactose free options available

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Homecooked meal
  • Gratuities
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private cooking class with your host Debjani
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. You can enjoy this experience at Debjani’s cozy, artistic apartment situated in Kolkata, which ​​upholds a perfect juxtaposition between the old world and the modern. Join Debjani in her kitchen to try your hand at cooking authentic and flavorful Bengali dishes. She uses recipes passed down from her grandmother and presents it in a modern way. You will help Debjani make Bengali masoor dal (lentils), begun bhaja (eggplant fritters) and shorshe bhapa chingri or maach (steamed prawns or fish in a mustard sauce). You can expect your cooking class to last for about 1.5 hours, after which you will be sharing the meal that you prepared with Debjani and her family (when they are home).

Meeting and pickup

Meet your host Debjani at her apartment on Prince Anwar Shah Road, the block next to Southcity Mall. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point

Meet your host Debjani at her apartment on Prince Anwar Shah Road, the block next to Southcity Mall. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience
Show all 7
  • Vegetarian and lactose free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Viberest eSIM

Stay online in India — from the moment you land in Kolkata

  • Maps, translation & messaging — no roaming fees
  • Install by QR in minutes, keep your own number
  • Delivered to your email right after checkout

More things to do in Kolkata

View all

Bookings are made with our partner Viator. Viberest may earn a commission when you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.

from $105per person

Date & travelers on Viator

Book now