Overview
Meet your local host Usha for a hands-on cooking experience in her kitchen - a charming mix of old world and modern equipment. The dishes you will learn to cook together will depend on what is available that day from Usha's garden and the market. Usha's yard has fruit trees like bananas and papayas and a host of tropical vegetables.
The cooking part of the experience will last for 30-45 minutes and you will be preparing a few local dishes, such as sambar (tentil based vegetable stew), aviyal (mixed vegetables) or olan (curry made with white pumpkin, cow peas and coconut milk).
Through this experience Usha would like to share more about the Nair community of Kerala, their rituals, customs, festivals and cuisine - so come join her!
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- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private cooking class with your host Usha
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Non-alcoholic beverages
Homecooked meal
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your host at her home in Thrissur. Exact address details will be provided upon confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
If you need assistance, please contact your host Usha at +91 (0) 8547477913 or by email at varma48@msn.com
Address: Rama Vilas, Sree Kerala Varma College Road, Kerala, Thrissur 680011
Meet your host Usha at her home in Thrissur, which is an hour's drive from Nedumbassery airport and two hours from Ernakulam. Take the NH47 highway to Thrissur. Once you reach West Fort junction, take the Guruvayur road, about 1/2 mile later, turn left on to Kerala Varma College road.
About 1/4 mile later, on the right side is Usha's house. Across the street from Usha's home is the Varma College cricket ground. Here is a Google maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/EXohkMYCYV32
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food.
Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
What to expect
Usha and her husband grew up in Thrippunithura and Ernakulam in Kerala, and later lived in the US for many years. About six years ago they inherited an old house in Thrissur, and living there for them is like reliving their fond memories of growing up in Kerala.
Usha’s old-world house was built over 100 years ago by her grandfather in Kerala style with British overtones. You will see a lot of traditional Kerala style architecture from the tiled roof and black flooring, to antique furniture, old family photos and various other memorabilia collected over the years.
Usha is happy to customize the menu as per your preference. Please let her know when you book if you have any special requests.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Private, personalized experience
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Get a Glimpse into a Traditional Nair Household during a Private Cooking Class
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
What's included?
- Private cooking class with your host Usha
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Homecooked meal
- Gratuities
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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