Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala

5.0 (24 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Cooking class with Suresh, Varkala — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is more than just a cooking demonstration — it is a chance to experience Kerala food the way it is traditionally prepared at home.

You will cook together with us, learning about local ingredients, spices and traditional cooking methods while preparing several authentic vegetarian Kerala dishes. The recipes can be adjusted for those who prefer less spicy food, so everyone can enjoy the flavours without setting their mouth on fire.

The experience is relaxed, personal and hands-on. After cooking, you will sit down together and enjoy the meal served on a traditional banana leaf, accompanied by a few additional Kerala dishes.

Experience real home-style cooking, good food and a taste of everyday Kerala life.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Cooking class with Suresh

Ages: Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: All cooking equipment and aprons.

Itinerary

Discover the flavours of Kerala through a relaxed, hands-on cooking experience in Varkala. Class is interactive, you will cook together and learn how traditional Kerala vegetarian dishes are prepared using local ingredients, fresh spices and simple home-style cooking methods. This is not a cooking demonstration where you simply watch — you will take part in preparing the dishes from start to finish. We will prepare around five traditional Kerala dishes together. The menu may vary depending on the availability of fresh ingredients, and recipes can be adjusted for guests who prefer less spicy food. Along the way, you will learn about the ingredients and spices commonly used in Kerala cuisine and how they come together to create the region's distinctive flavours. After cooking, it is time to enjoy the food together. Your meal will be served on a traditional banana leaf and accompanied by a few additional Kerala dishes. Whether you are an experienced cook or have never cooked Indian food before, this experience is designed to be fun, friendly and enjoyable — a chance to learn something new, share a meal and experience a little piece of everyday Kerala life.

Stop 1

Rice · Sambar · Aviyal · Betroot pachadi · Okra curry · Chutney

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Reach Police Aid post in Helipad and find in front of that a small way into the village between Mohan's resort and Oottupura restaurant. Follow this way and when it will finish turn right to Aryavilla heritage building. It will take 1 minute to reach us from Helipad.

End point

Reach Police Aid post in Helipad and find in front of that a small way into the village between Mohan's resort and Oottupura restaurant. Follow this way and when it will finish turn right to Aryavilla heritage building. It will take 1 minute to reach us from Helipad.