Top Kolkata Cooking Classes

Kolkata has a great culinary culture not found elsewhere in India and on this private food tour, you'll get to sample some of its tastiest offerings. Along with a guide, you'll get the chance to sample everything from spicy chai tea to jumbo prawns, as well as curried fish mousse steamed in banana leaves, onion bhajis (fritters), and the traditional sweets for which Kolkata is known across India.

Explore Kolkata’s highlights without worrying about catching buses or trains during a private tour by car. Choose from half- or full-day options to suit your schedule. Visit highlights including Mother Teresa's House, St. John's Church, the Howrah Bridge, the colorful flower market, and the Indian Coffee House. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Bottled water, coffee, and snacks are included.

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

Enjoy an exclusive cooking demonstration and access to a local restaurateur’s home during this authentic Bengali food experience. Bengali cuisine is distinct, and your food-loving hostess Bibi will teach you all about the flavors, techniques, and secrets behind regional specialties. Enjoy a meal afterwards with the family, including various curries, rice, and a sweet.

Discover the vibrant city of Kolkata on a private tour of the city. See key landmarks such as Mother Teresa’s house to view her tomb, the Howrah Bridge, the Marble Palace, and much more as you drive around in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about the history of India, from ancient times to its British occupation to present-day, over the course of the day.