The Spice Club

Hi! I'm Monica, the founder of The Spice Club, An Indian cookery school with an ethos to showcase regional, homestyle Indian food!

Cooking is my passion and my inspiration is my Mum. She has brought the tastes of Jaipur to our kitchen at home, having learnt generations of recipes from my incredible Naniji (grandma!). Her culinary enthusiasm remains child-like and infectious. She is always looking to expand her repertoire and put her unique twist on old classics, but the heart of her dishes remain true to the basics – home cooked and from the soul. She tells me that I started as her sous-chef from age 3, and I haven’t looked back.

I sharpened my skills whilst fending for myself at University, where I majored in Hospitality Management with a specialisation in Restaurant and Food Service Management. I’ve worked in various “flavours” of restaurants in both North America and the UK — from fast-food franchises to exclusive fine-dining establishments which have given me a broad base of experience and fuelled my desire to follow my passion.

Through our cookery school, we aim to showcase what homemade Indian food is all about — fresh ingredients, homemade spice blends and family recipes cooked and seasoned with a generous portion of love and history.