Reunion Island Curry Cooking Class



5 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests       £137

This class is for you if you’re a big curry fan.
Reunion Island, where I was born, is a French colony off the coast of Madagascar, a couple of thousand miles away from Mauritius. The island has seen many settlers including Chinese, Hindus, people from Madagascar, all of whom had a great influence not only on its culture but most importantly its food.
Reunion Island curries take their influence from Pondicherry in India. The region was a French colonial settlement until 1954. Many from that region travelled to Reunion Island in the late 17th century in search of a better life. Their settlement on the island has influenced Reunion cuisine ever since.
In this session, we will cook up an exotic starter using mango, lime, and avocado, just to name a few of the ingredients. We will also make a traditional "cari, " which is a spicy and traditional dish using meat or fish. Both are cooked in a rich turmeric sauce. In this session, we will make 2 "cari" using chicken and fish, a rougail (a traditional side dish with chillies), a bean stew and rice, and a very exotic dessert using papaya, mango, pineapple, and rum.
Then, it’s time to eat. Take a seat at my table and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Note: Unfortunately, due to its nature, this event is not suitable for vegetarians or specific dietary requirements.

Upcoming dates for Reunion Island Curry Cooking Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 4 Oct 2026, 1:22pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

11 upcoming dates between 11 Oct 2026 and 13 Jun 2027.

  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 10am-3pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-3pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 10am-3pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10am-3pm
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 10am-3pm
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 10am-3pm
  • Sun 14 Feb 2027, 10am-3pm
  • Sun 14 Mar 2027, 10am-3pm
  • Sun 11 Apr 2027, 10am-3pm
  • Sun 9 May 2027, 10am-3pm
  • Sun 13 Jun 2027, 10am-3pm
What you'll get
All ingredients and tools to make a selection of dishes to enjoy after the class.
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Location

69 Victory Way, Cottenham, CB24 8TG

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Recent reviews of Reunion Island Curry Cooking Class

  • 5/5 from Blessing Smith, attended Sep 2026: Wonderful experience in a clean, very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. And food was delicious too. I highly would recommend this experience for anyone who enjoys curries like myself. Delicious
  • 5/5 from Adriana Herrera Martinez, attended Aug 2026: I love the course, this is the second occasion I take one of Corinne's course and definitely worth it. The Reunion Island's cuisine is so good and hearty, and Corinne's course is like cooking back at home.
  • 5/5 from Shirley Bruno, attended Jul 2026: What a day! Fun yet a really relaxed atmosphere. Lovely to chat with your husband too. Corrine was informative while teaching us how to replicate the dishes prepared on the day (still full up from eating so much) Thank you for the experience and the walk round your lovely garden. We will be back for some of the other experiences you deliver. Thank you for hosting us so wonderfully.
  • 5/5 from David, attended Jun 2026: I chose 'Curries of Reunion Island' as a birthday gift for my husband who loves good food. On the day, Corinne helped the group make several deliciously spicy, traditional dishes as well as fresh, exotic salad to accompany these: perfect on a hot day! After the course, he said, "Corinne is a very knowledgeable teacher who is extremely highly-skilled in her craft". He said the atmosphere was friendly, welcoming and relaxed and the group ate together in the garden, which is quiet and spacious. For him, the best part was learning such delicious new recipes. Thank you, Corinne!
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Martin, attended Mar 2026: Christmas present Learned a lot about the cuisine of Reunion and made some very tasty dishes Above all the atmosphere was relaxed and great fun. A brilliant host made it a lovely day
  • 5/5 from Patrick/johnnie Bourke, attended Mar 2026: We had an amazing time. The food was delicious and the group style tuition was a lot of fun - thank you!
  • 4/5 from Vicki Dye, attended Mar 2026: Great day of cooking with Corinne. If you are looking for a formal ‘cook by numbers’ lesson this is not the experience for you. What you do get is a home from home setting with warmth, laughter and knowledge of Corinnes homeland food. Thank you Corinne.
  • 5/5 from Graham Chappell, attended Feb 2026: A really enjoyable day. A small group led expertly by Corinne. We chopped and chatted, flavoured, fried and had fun, ate and acquired new friends. A wonderful way to spend a Saturday.
  • 5/5 from Dan Newton, attended Feb 2026: Bought as a birthday present as I enjoy learning new cooking cuisines, this course did not disappoint. On the day, early in the morning I got a welcoming text from Corinne giving me a heads up on what to bring. Arriving at a lovely well presented house, Corinne was knowledgeable, engaging and welcoming. The cooking experience was put together well and followed by eating the lovely food we had prepared. Leaving with the leftovers was definitely a bonus. It was a new and great experience of a culture and cuisine I wasn’t familiar with. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in cooking!
  • 5/5 from Chris Adcock, attended Nov 2025: An excellent day with Corina! A warm welcoming host, small group, intimate environment. Delicious food, easily replicable at home, then lunch felt like having a meal with friends. We will definitely return!
  • 5/5 from Meg Barrett, attended Nov 2025: Yum yum yum, super cooking experience, lots of hints and tips for curry making, Reunion style. Corrine is a great teacher, and the results of our day were delicious. Great company too, loved it. X
  • 5/5 from Emily Smith, attended Oct 2025: Corinne's class was very enjoyable. The food tasted great, and the setting was very relaxed. I am not an experienced cook, but I feel confident that I could make the dishes again at home, thanks to her clear instructions. I learnt about La Reunion as well, which was a bonus.
  • 5/5 from Helga Bartels-Hardege, attended Aug 2025: A lovely experience with amazing food. Even took some home, when you open the fridge this amazing smell comes at you, can't wait for lunchtime....
  • 5/5 from Fiona Nielsen, attended Apr 2025: We attended the cooking class "Curries from Réunion Island" as a birthday present for my partner who loves cooking and learning of new cuisines. We were not disappointed. We enjoyed an excellent day led by Corinne. She told us of the culinary history of La Réunion while showing us how to make a flavoursome feast. The weather was a treat so we enjoyed our delicious lunch on the terrace. We learnt a lot and will soon be trying the recipes at home as well. We heartily recommend Corinnes course.
Your teacher

Gourmandises Academie
Gourmandises Academie

5.0 (89)

My passion for cooking comes from my childhood. I was born on the island of Réunion, a small French colony off the coast of Madagascar. Although my parents moved to France when I was very small, the spirit of the island was very much alive in our home, and especially in our kitchen.
I love introducing a touch of sunshine into my cooking and often add tropical flavours from Réunion to my desserts to give a vibrant twist to the elegant French classics. All the recipes used at Gourmandises Académie are my own, and each one has been developed with time and a lot of love. I’m so happy to have been recognised with three stars in the prestigious Great Taste Awards.
I am excited to share some of these recipes with you and look forward to welcoming you into my home as a student of the Gourmandises Académie.

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