Fabulous experience - An amazing experience from start to finish. Sharmini and Helen were fantastic and helped us to create some superb dishes and learn lots of cookery tips

  Returning for another course!!  - A friend and myself attended the cooking course 2 days ago and had an extremely enjoyable day. We had attended a previous course with Sharmini in 2018 and enjoyed it... read more so much we always intended to do another course. We are enthusiastic home cooks who enjoy traditional Indian food. Sharmini is an excellent teacher who has a good sense of humour and is extremely patient. The day involves demonstrations and hands on cooking of a variety of dishes. Helen was an admirable assistant able to produce the necessary ingredients and equipment just as you needed them. I would certainly recommend this experience and although I was with a friend the other 6 students were all solo yet everyone got on well and bonded through a shared love of Indian cuisine.

  Thoroughly recommend, great fun, super fun and interesting tips and facts...  - Bought as a present by my husband (ulterior motif?!!) I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Sharmini and Helen. An interesting talk regarding the spices used and then on to... read more cooking a Goan prawn curry and a chicken jalfreizi. Other dishes included a delicious raita with chilli (I never put these in a raita, but it again layered taste), onion pakoras (easier than you think), also she demonstrated and we tasted a tamarind chutney. I made the super easy chutney on my return home straight away, amazingly having all the ingredients to hand!!
We are having the currys, rice, pakoras and chutney tonight--seriously tasty. Oh forgot to say I actually managed plain rice that didn't stick together in a big lump!!
Many interesting tips to inspire and help. I am hoping to do the biryiani day later this year.
Sharmini's cookery book also available and has interesting home currys to cook rather than the usual tikka masalas etc.
I can thoroughly recommend this day, great fun, super food and interesting facts and tips. Do go!!

  Fantastic  - I enjoyed a fantastic experience on the half day 4hr class. Sharmini’s knowledge and experience is what makes the course extra special. Whether you are a complete novice or an... read more experienced chef, you will definitely take away lots good tips to improve your skills whilst having a great time doing so. The group size was just right too. Thanks again Sharmini, my family loved the curries!

  Layering & Quantities - Indian Spice lessons!  - Attended the 6 hour Sharmini’s Indian Cuisine Cookery School last Saturday. I learnt so much about layering the spices and their quantities that will help me going forward with Indian... read more cookery for the rest of my life! An excellent session well supported by Sharmini, Helen & the other 8 chaps who made it a lovely all round experience. Thanks to my family for making it possible.

  1/2 day experience  - Me and my 15 year old son took part in the 1/2 day experience. It was a really well organised event with a good balance of instruction, demonstration and cooking.... read more We made two fantastic curries and learned lots of techniques and principles you could apply to other recipes. Sharmini was a fantastic teacher and the quality of the food we produced was lovely. A really nice thing to do with my son who is interested in cooking as well as giving him some valuable life skills. Highly recommend.

  I received Sharmini's cookery class as a birthday gift from my wife, and I must say it was one of my best presents. The whole experience was fun from start... read more to finish and it's obvious that Sharmini love's what she does, and she is a master at it.

My wife generally doesn't like Indian food, but the dish I brought home from the class may have converted her. Amazing

  Wonderful experience - Sharmini’s course was wonderful! She did a great job explaining everything and demonstrating, making it easy for us to make our own delicious and authentic food. Perfect for all kinds... read more of cooking backgrounds as well. Took home a cookbook and lots of delicious leftovers. Highly recommend, great day out!

  I recently spent an enjoyable day cooking tasty food with Sharmini and Helen. The day was a Christmas gift from my wife. Thanks Deb! Sharmini and Helen worked together well... read more to put the group at ease and allow friendship and humour to emerge.
I enjoyed Sharmini’s informal, open manner and constant encouragement for the group to ask questions. Her answers were always helpful and respectful.
I learnt the simple steps to follow to create a tasty curry using onion, garlic, ginger, green chili and selected spices. And then to add the vegetables or cooked pulses to the curry base.
The day was full of learning that I will be using for years to come.