Biryani Cooking Class

  • $220 (4 hour class)

  • Learn how to make 2 different Biriyanis and the side dishes to go with it

  • Suitable for beginners and experienced cooks

  • Vegetarian / Vegan / GF options available

  • Taught 3 times a year.

Please book early if you are interested in this class:
I get a few requests for Biryani each year and love teaching it but I can only host this specialist class if enough people book in.

Learn how to make Biriyani and all the side dishes to go with it!

Biryani is the epitome of Indian cooking - a rice dish that originates from South Asia. It typically features layers of rice, meat (chicken, goat, lamb, beef, or seafood), and spices, often cooked in a single pot.


In this four hour cooking class, you will:

  • Discover the history and origin of Biryani

  • Different components of Biryani

  • Learn about the different types of Biryanis found around India

  • Shortcuts to make a good Biryani

    • Biryani Masala from scratch

    • Hyderabadi Dum Biryani (Chicken)

    • Chickpea and blueberry Biryani (Vegetarian)

    • Vegetable Raita

    • Sevayion ki kheer - Dessert

  • Please let us know if you cannot have one of the dishes and we will arrange something else for you.

    • Nibbles to start your class with our signature chutney.

    • Masala Chai

    • All the ingredients and cooking equipment.

    • Printed recipes for every dish for you to take home.

    • Sit down meal

    • Cooking assistance

    • An apron

    • Hair lackey to tie your hair back

    • Bring your own favorite drink. Indian food goes well with a Crisp Chardonnay or beer

    • This is not a 100% hands-on class.

    • All the vegetables etc will be chopped so there will be minimal handling of common ingredients

    • This course is suitable for people who are gluten intolerant, vegan, and/or vegetarian.

    • Kids over 11 are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

    • In unforeseen circumstances should we have to reschedule the class, we will notify you in advance and give you new dates to choose from.

    • As a small business we cannot accept cancellations, rescheduling 2 days before the class or No shows.