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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 2 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours 40 mins, £75 - £89 per guest (Earlybird price of £75 applies if you book into a public session 50+ days ahead, otherwise £89 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £85/guest for 2 guests, £79/guest for 3 guests, £75/guest for 4+ guests)
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Indian Cooking Class: The Perfect Birmingham Balti
Learn to cook the iconic Birmingham balti at this hands-on cooking class in Rubery.
2 hours 40 mins
1 to 14
(public classes),
7 to 15
(private)
(private classes)
£75 - £89
(Earlybird price of £75 applies if you book into a public session 50+ days ahead, otherwise £89 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £85/guest for 2 guests, £79/guest for 3 guests, £75/guest for 4+ guests)
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Chicken balti (vegetarian and vegan paneer options available upon booking)
- Pilau rice
- Funky kachumba Salad
- Flame-roasted masala poppadoms
Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 6 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
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What you'll get
- An authentic Balti Bowl made in Birmingham to take home with you.
- Hands-on cook-along with pro tips
- Sit down and enjoy your meal at the end, or take it home (containers provided)
- Recipes emailed after class so you can cook it all again
- Unlimited refreshments included
- A fun and memorable cookery session!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly — no experience is needed.
What to bring
Nothing required
Add-ons available for this class
- Homemade spice blends (£2)
- Cookbook: A Culinary Passage Through India (£10)
- Cookbook: Classic Indian Cookery (£10)
- Cookbook: Ultimate Indian Restaurant Guide (£12)
Your teacher
Steve’s sessions are fun, relaxed, and completely hands-on — perfect for anyone who loves food and wants to cook with confidence. You’ll prepare dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients, pick up chef tips, and enjoy a welcoming, social atmosphere ideal for friends, couples, families and corporate/team building events.Awards & RecognitionInterviewed by The Guardian, Taste Magazine & The Good Curry Guide for my contribution to food culture 2026 Selected for Craft Guild of Chefs membership 2026 UK Curry Chef of the Year 2025 & 2026Bengali International MasterChef 2025Vegetarian Main Dish Award (Craft Guild of Chefs) 2025 Mentored heat-winning BBC Materchef contestantUK Curry Chef of the Year 2024UK Curry Championships (Craft Guild of Chefs) 2023City & Guilds – Street Food & Starter 2024Asian Plate Arts Award 2020 (UK Curry Connect)Challenge Culinaire 2019 – WorldSkills UK (NEC Birmingham)Culinary World Cup, Luxembourg 2018UK Curry Connect Curry Championships 2017Celebrity & Touring Chef WorkSting (2025), Wiz Khalifa, Paramore, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Mob, Taylor Gang, Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Zac Farro, Rozi Plain, Chevy Woods and Bloc Party.ClientsChurch of England, Veolia UK, LIDL, EastEnders, Unity Trust Bank, Harborne Food School, Creative Nature and Racoon Media Group.Professional MembershipsCraft Guild of Chefs, VisitBritain, UK Curry Connect, The National Caterers Association, The Association for the Protection of the Authentic Birmingham Balti, Wonderdays, Visit Birmingham, Elevent, and also a foodie spokesperson for Racoon Media Group.Feel free to browse my class listings to find something that suits you. I offer regular public classes as well as a range of private sessions in the comfort of your own home. For private bookings, I bring all the necessary equipment and ingredients, creating a relaxed and fully hands-on cooking experience. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any enquiries.Join Chef Steve for a cooking experience that’s authentic, exciting, and bursting with flavour. You’ll learn something new, create dishes you’ll want to make again and again, and make memories that last far beyond the kitchen.
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