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Specializing in plant-based cuisine from her native South India, Chef Kavitha is also versed in the practice of Ayurvedic cooking and the healing properties of spices. She has operated a successful Indian street food company at several premier food markets in NYC, including at Smorgasburg and Madison Square Eats. Chef Kavitha is eager to share her passion with others as they pursue a broader culinary experience.

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NYC Cooking Class: Authentic Indian Brunch

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Authentic Indian Brunch

$119

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Do brunch with Chef Kavitha, Southeast Indian-style. Get a healthy, plant-based taste of Southeast Indian brunch favorites in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kavitha. Begin by preparing mung lentil crêpes infused with herbs and spices. Then, heat things up a bit by making a spiced vegetable korma for the...

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South Indian Breakfast Feast

$119

Cooking Class

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Learn how to prepare a large breakfast with savory and sweet elements, South Indian style. Allow Chef Kavitha to awaken your senses in this interactive cooking class as she teaches you how to craft an authentic South Indian breakfast menu. Start by dishing up gluten-free, savory breakfast crêpes known as masala...

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NYC Cooking Class: Southern Indian Cuisine

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Southern Indian Cuisine

$119

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Travel to southern India in this cooking class centered around a favorite regional ingredient: coconut. Coconut is ubiquitous in southern Indian dishes. Learn how this ingredient is incorporated into a dish from the verdant southern Indian state of Kerala in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kavitha. Begin by...

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Chef Kavitha's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 19 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Kavitha

Matt

03/10/24

We had a fantastic time with this experience. Chef Kavitha was able to accommodate us in our tiny Brooklyn kitchen and came with all the supplies she needed. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the cuisine and was able to answer a lot of questions, and we learned a ton. The food was also delicious and it was fun to try to cook our own dosas.

03/10/24

Jonathan

01/27/24

Chef Kavitha is the best! She gives an amazing class, teaching not only how to cook food, but the history, culture, science and nutrition behind everything. 100% worth everything

01/27/24

Charles

05/13/23

Chef Kavitha was absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious, and the teaching very thorough. Breaking down the spices the way she did means we'll be able to try these dishes ourselves the in future. But most of all, she was just such a lovely person. It was a real joy to have her visit our home for a bit. Highly recommend!

05/13/23

Elisabeth

12/06/22

Chef Kavitha was incredible from our first communication to the actual cooking class! She was super easy to communicate with and provided detail instructions ahead of time. She is extremely (!!) knowledgable about each meal she prepared and talked us through everything without it being too confusing for a novice like myself in the kitchen. She also was extremely personable throughout the entire class, talking to my girlfriend about her past trips to India. While this was no surprise, the food was AMAZING! I HIGHLY recommend Chef Kavitha to anyone looking to learn a few new dishes at home.

12/06/22

Kendall

06/18/22

Chef Kavitha was a joy to have in our kitchen! She was very accommodating to our personal taste preferences and taught us quite a bit about Indian cuisine. Brunch came together well and every element was packed with flavor. I definitely recommend Kavitha!

06/18/22

Kaitlin

05/22/22

We highly recommend this class! Chef Kavitha explained the recipes in an easy-to-follow manner, and demonstrated the best ways to shape and cook the dosa and accompaniments. The food was delicious and we had a great time. Chef Kavitha was very friendly and a joy to cook with too!

05/22/22

Prateek

02/21/22

Kavitha is amazing! First and foremost, the food was fantastic and reminded me of what my mum used to cook at home. Kavitha thoroughly walked us through each step and gave us some nice context as to the reasoning behind the flavors, and if that wasn't enough, we also got printouts so we could make the recipes in our own time. Beyond the cooking, she is also such an easy person to get along with, and we had so much fun doing the class! Highly highly recommend.

02/21/22

Donna

02/20/22

She was so personable and sweet. Made us a delicious meal!

02/20/22

Mark

12/11/21

Chef Kavitha’s class was nothing short of an absolute dream. She’s an amazing teacher and incredibly personable. This felt like cooking with a close family member. The food itself was nothing like I’ve ever tasted. A myriad of deep and satisfying flavours that were tailored to our tastebuds. *Chef’s Kiss* 10/10 we WILL be booking many classes with her in the future!

12/11/21