Indian Cooking Masterclass with Rak Patel

Learn from an expert at this hands-on Indian cooking masterclass in London.



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 6 to 8
  £125
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Indian Cooking Masterclass: Flavour packed, Street food & Coastal Classics
Join Rak Patel & the team for a hands-on cooking experience this latest menu is inspired by a combination of his travels to Goa and the recipes and techniques passed down through his family — the way he has learned to cook at home for years. This is real, homely Indian cooking, where spices are layered with care and every dish tells a story.
On the menu for Sat 26th Sept
Chilli Paneer (Indo-Chinese Fusion) — street food classic. Crispy golden paneer tossed with peppers, onions in a sticky soy-chilli glaze — bold, tangy and completely addictive.
Goan Prawn Curry — a comforting coconut curry inspired by coastal flavours and home kitchens in Goa
Homemade Naan — soft, fluffy and made from scratch without a tandoor
Served with fragrant basmati rice, a fresh kachumber salad and a cooling raita with a subtle twist.
You’ll learn the foundations of flavour, just as they’ve been shared through generations — simple techniques, honest cooking and food made to be enjoyed together.
Note: All ingredients are halal and the menu can be adapted for vegetarian options
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Menu for Sun 31 Jan 2027 and Sun 18 Apr 2027
Note: Our new classes in 2027 are now based at Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7LB. We are limiting each class to a maximum of 6 students only. We encourage you to book as soon as you can.
Indian Thali — A Taste of Home
These are the recipes Rak grew up on — taught to him by his grandmother and refined over years watching his aunts cook, adjusting a pinch of this and a handful of that until it tasted right. Nothing here is restaurant food; it's the real, comforting cooking of an Indian household, and he'll teach you to make it exactly the way he was taught.
Methi Chicken — chicken curry with fenugreek (methi) leaves, finished with a yoghurt for the delicious creamy finish.
Roasted Aloo Gobi — potato and cauliflower roasted until golden and crisp-edged, tossed through a perfect blend of comforting spices — a twist on the classic dry-fried version.
Tadka Dal — soft lentils finished with a sizzling tadka of garlic, cumin and curry leaves poured straight over the top — my grandmother's comfort food.
Homemade Naans — no tandoor needed. I'll show you how to make soft, bubbly garlic butter & peshwari naans, perfect every time.
Basmati Rice — fragrant basmati rice, the everyday partner to any curry.
Gajar Salad & Cucumber Raita — grated carrot, red onion and peanuts tossed with lemon and coriander, alongside cooling raita, to balance the spice.
Papadums & Pickle — the finishing touches that turn a meal into a proper thali.

Upcoming dates for Indian Cooking Masterclass with Rak Patel

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 9:07am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 31 Jan 2027 and 18 Apr 2027.

  • Sun 31 Jan 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 18 Apr 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
Welcome notes (PDF), eBrochure (recipes & photos), certificate, and food to take home.
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Knowledge required
This class is suitable for beginners to experts.
What to bring
Food containers
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB

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Recent reviews of Indian Cooking Masterclass with Rak Patel

  • 5/5 from Benedikt Buechel, attended Sep 2026: Rak is a great teacher. I really enjoyed the class and will come back :)
  • 5/5 from Peter Hayden, attended Sep 2026: The venue, staff and facilites were all excellent, there was a great ambience to the course. Lovely experience.
  • 5/5 from Meena Shah, attended Mar 2026: Really good class, fun and well spaced out timing wise
  • 5/5 from Thomas Nair, attended Mar 2026: Rak was an amazing and enthusiastic teacher and the food we made tasted incredible! Never thought cooking naans could be so easy! Would highly recommend this class
  • 5/5 from Andy Harrop, attended Mar 2026: We had a brilliant morning, cooked three brilliant dishes from scratch and picked up lots of tips. Rak and team were very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable.
  • 5/5 from Miguel Ángel Mollá Giménez, attended Nov 2025: The cooking class with Rak was amazing. It was our first time participating and the whole experience was flawless. There was the right level of explanation, practise, tips and laughter. We will totally recommend it and be back for the next menu!
  • 5/5 from Rosie Cornforth, attended Nov 2025: Thank you Rak and Norman for a great class! We learnt a lot and made some great good food which we enjoyed in the class and at home! Rosie, Bethan and Noel.
  • 5/5 from Chelsey Pavey, attended Sep 2025: Dad and I had such an amazing experience with Rak and Norman today. They were so welcoming, thoughtful and knowledgable. Their passion shone through and we were both blown away with the food at the end! Rak even gave us some of his homemade garam masala for when we cook at home. We hope to be back soon for another class!
  • 5/5 from Majda Abderrafi, attended Sep 2025: Absolutely outstanding from start to finish! The authenticity of the food and spices was remarkable. Every dish was full of rich, genuine flavours and made easy to recreate thanks to the clear step-by-step guidance. What truly stood out was the warmth and dedication of the instructor and staff, who went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and supported. The thoughtful extras — a certificate and a lovely free gift added such a special touch, showing just how much care goes into the experience. A flawless mix of authenticity, hospitality, and attention to detail. They really do go the extra mile. I 100% recommend this class to anyone eager for a genuine Indian cooking experience!
  • 5/5 from Daniel Dowers, attended Sep 2025: It was our first cooking class and we had an excellent time! Rak and Norman were both lovely and engaging. We will not hesitate to book another class with them soon!
  • 5/5 from James Lindsay, attended Feb 2025: Great teaching of Indian cuisine, and very friendly! The food was delicious too!
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Rak, Norman and Rosh were all brilliant. We had a great time and learned loads! The food was delicious and it was lovely experience meeting new people and eating all together at the end.
Your teacher

Asian Cooking Academy
Asian Cooking Academy

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Tutor & Founder
NORMAN MUSA - Malaysian Cuisine
Born in Penang, Malaysia, Norman was hailed by CNN as one of Malaysia's most famous exports, he was featured in Masterchef Malaysia, BBC’s Tom Kerridge Best Ever Dishes and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch and has been on numerous magazines in UK and Malaysia. He teaches Malaysian and South-east Asian cuisines at the top cookery schools in the UK and Netherlands, as well as being the co-creator and tutor for Wagamama Chef Academy.
Tutor & Co-founder
RAK PATEL - Indian Cuisine
Founder member of Asian Cooking Academy with Norman Musa. Owner of MySpiceTin making authentic high quality Garam masala & Chai masala spice blends by hand himself, using his family recipes passed down from his Grandmother who was the biggest influence in his culinary journey, bringing him up in his early years and making food a central part of his life. Food/Recipe Content creator specialising in Authentic and Indian fusion dishes, he loves to take the classics and spice them up with his own twist. Has a real passion to teach people how to cook authentic Indian food with fresh ingredients and amazing spices in a fun and entertaining way.
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