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Pound a Kerala paste, cook juicy king prawns and eat at the chef’s table on Oxford Street
A 1.5-hour, hands-on South Indian class where you learn to make a Kerala‑style curry paste, prawn curry, coriander chutney and perfect rice, then taste your work at the chef’s table.
Pound a Kerala paste, cook juicy king prawns and eat at the chef’s table on Oxford Street.
Dive into the concentrated aromas of South Indian cooking: in this compact, practice‑driven class you pound staple Kerala ingredients into a curry paste, learn a zingy coriander chutney technique and master fluffy rice, then sit down to the prawn curry you’ve made.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Make a Kerala‑style curry paste from scratch
The core of the class is a hands‑on session pounding staple South Indian ingredients into a Kerala‑style curry paste — a practical skill you can reproduce at home.
Prawn curry, coriander chutney and perfect rice
You’ll cook a punchy South Indian prawn curry, make a zingy coriander chutney and learn how to produce fluffy rice every time — these are the dishes you’ll eat at the end of class.
Sit at the chef’s table and take the recipe pack home
After demos and paired work at cooking stations, you tuck into your meal at the chef’s table; a digital recipe pack is provided so you can recreate the dishes later.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
The tempo is compact and practical: short, easy‑to‑follow demos led by an expert teaching chef, paired hands‑on work at cooking stations to recreate the recipes, then a communal moment at the chef’s table to taste the curry you’ve made.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs for 1.5 hours; that time covers teaching demos, hands‑on cooking and time to eat your meal.
All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided; water is provided onsite. You may purchase wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks from the drinks menu.
You’ll work in pairs at cooking stations; if you’re alone you may be paired. Only active participants are permitted in the Cookery School; no spectators or waiting area is available.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The class duration is 1.5 hours, which includes demos, hands‑on cooking and time to eat.
Will I get a drink on arrival?
A complimentary glass of bubbles is offered on arrival, or a soft drink if you prefer.
Are ingredients and equipment provided?
Yes. All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided, and a digital recipe pack is given after the class.
Can I bring guests to watch?
No. Only those actively taking part in a class are permitted; the Cookery School cannot accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area.
Can I take the food home?
Yes. You may tuck into your South Indian prawn curry at the chef’s table or pack a box to take home if you prefer.
Are beverages available during the class?
Water is provided throughout; additional alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks are available to purchase from the drinks menu.