Authentic Birmingham Balti Class

Learn to make a complete meal for the perfect Balti night.



2 hours 45 mins Class size 1 to 4 guests

  £100 - £160 (£160 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £120/guest for 2 guests, £100/guest for 3+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Have a private class in your own home kitchen and master the art of how to cook an authentic Birmingham Balti meal like the ones at the best restaurants!
Pick a date and time that works for you and select how many people. I’ll bring absolutely everything we need—ingredients & all equipment (portable cookers, aprons, and pans etc). All you have to provide is your own kitchen!
The Menu
  • Learn to make an authentic Balti curry (Veg, Chickpea, Chicken, Dal – Message me for your choices)
  • Roti/Chapati – perfect for dipping into your Balti
  • Restaurant Style Onion Salad
  • Cucumber Raita (vegan yoghurt on request)
  • Flame Roasted Poppadoms
I’ll demonstrate step by step while you cook along at your own speed. There’s plenty of time for questions, and by the end, you’ll feel inspired & excited to make these dishes on your own.
I have set the locations I am willing to travel to as 15 miles but I'm happy to travel further for an additional travel cost.
If you are located outside the 15 mile radius, please send me a message with includes; your address, which class you require, number of people and the date and time you would like. I will then send you a booking link.
What you'll get
  • All ingredients & equipment brought to your house
  • Your very own Birmingham Balti Bowl
  • An apron to wear during the class
Knowledge required
Completely beginner friendly
What to bring
No requirements
Add-ons available for this class
  • Homemade spice blends (£2)
  • Cookbook: A Culinary Passage Through India (£10)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

Your teacher can travel within 15 miles of Birmingham, to a venue of your choice.

Authentic Birmingham Balti Class location
Your teacher

Cook With Chef Steve
Cook With Chef Steve

5.0 (72)

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 & Recognition
Interviewed 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 & 2026
Bengali International MasterChef 2025
Vegetarian Main Dish Award (Craft Guild of Chefs) 2025
Mentored heat-winning BBC Materchef contestant
UK Curry Chef of the Year 2024
UK Curry Championships (Craft Guild of Chefs) 2023
City & Guilds – Street Food & Starter 2024
Asian Plate Arts Award 2020 (UK Curry Connect)
Challenge Culinaire 2019 – WorldSkills UK (NEC Birmingham)
Culinary World Cup, Luxembourg 2018
UK Curry Connect Curry Championships 2017
Celebrity & Touring Chef Work
Sting (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.
Clients
Church of England, Veolia UK, LIDL, EastEnders, Unity Trust Bank, Harborne Food School, Creative Nature and Racoon Media Group.
Professional Memberships
Craft 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.
2026-06-26 15:00:00
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