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ONE DAY AND HALF DAY INDIAN AND THAI COOKERY CLASSES
. . . authentic Indian Cooking & Curry classes in London and South-East

Our cookery class will enable you to cook curries and classic Indian food as eaten in India  The real deal - We don't just demonstrate - you learn in a very hands on way which means you can re create the dishes when you get home, and discover that missing link. 

We provide an introduction to the herbs and spices to give you a clear understanding on which spices work with which dishes and why.  We demystifying the myth that Indian food is complicated or difficult.

Kumud, founder of the Cooking Academy, says "We have a variety of people who come to the Acdemy and want to learn Indian food.  Those people who are already cooking Indian at home come because they can't quite get that authentic taste from their curries, it somehow lacks the essence of what they might get from their favourite Indian restaurant.   By coming on the class they see the subtlety of blending spices and see the common mistakes they have been making and suddenly it all falls into place.  They really can achieve that same authentic flavour themselves, that's' almost a liberating feeling!"�

Our fundamental principle is that our cookery classes are small, hands on and experiential cookery so you can very easily transfer what you have learnt back into your own kitchen.

We offer an exciting range of cookery classes for people wanting to learn more about everyday Indian food; Our courses are also very popular as gift ideas and can be bought as vouchers to take out the hassle of needing a book a specific date.

The cooking academy is set in an ideal location in Rickmansworth which lies on the borders of Middlesex and Hertfordshire and is accessible by London Underground on the over ground national rail. 

COOKING ACADEMY'S COOKERY CLASSES

One Day and Half Day Indian Cookery Classes

Learn to cook real Indian food as eaten by Asian families and in this 1 day class you go on to make canapes and snacks to really impress your friends and family.

This cookery class is a real hands-on experience for those of you who want to get down to some spice blending and understanding the essence of Indian food. From Chili chicken Kebabs to Paneer tikkas, somosas and the really authentic pakoras like you've never tasted before, this is the class for cookery converts.

You don't need experience of cookery in any type because this class really covers new ground for all. The key is enthusiasm and a stomach for lots of food.

Our classes are designed to give people the confidence to work with different herbs and spices usually associated with Indian and Asian cuisine and extend their range and knowledge of making everyday Indian food. Cooking classes are entirely hands-on and experiential so that you can go back and apply what you have learnt immediately.

What's included:
A comprehensive spice trail Preparation of different sauce base Full recipe pack All ingredients Lunch and refreshment
Timings: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (One day)   10:00 am - 1:30 pm (Half day)
No previous experience in cookery necessary

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One Day and Half Day Thai Cookery Classes

Thai food is founded on simple ingredients from fresh fish and vegetables, rice and aromatic herbs and spices.

With this fantastic course, you'll be shown how to use these ingredients to make a selection of popular Thai dishes as enjoyed by Thai people in their homes. In this half day class, you'll get to make a mouthwatering selection of exotic dishes; such as the ever popular Thai green curry, prawn and sesame toast, jasmine rice, fish cakes, and soups.

It's ideal for people who enjoy cooking, entertaining and appreciate good food!

What's included:
A comprehensive spice trail Preparation of different sauce base Full recipe pack All ingredients Lunch and refreshment Food to take away with you
Timings:   10:00 am - 4:00 pm (One day)     10:00 am - 1:30 pm (Half day)
No previous experience in cookery necessary

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Our classes are specifically tailored to meet your requirements and we will identify
your objectives prior to the day. All ingredients and utensils are provided by us.

The Cooking Academy is a unique and innovative cooking school aimed at promoting cookery skills, healthy eating and food awareness.

We teach people to cook every day food, from beginners who want to learn to cook from scratch, those who simply want to develop confidence in the kitchen to people who are already cooking but want to extend their knowledge and repertoire to learn particular techniques.

Our aim is to introduce you to the advantages of cooking for yourself and enjoying the benefits of freshly made food. Our fundamental principle is that our cookery classes are small, hands on and experiential, so that you can easily transfer what you have learnt to your own kitchen. We dispel the myth that cooking is difficult or complicated by making it fun and practical with lots of helpful hints and tips about food management, storage, knife skills and practical shopping.

Our classes are available for individuals who want to learn to cook, in schools to support the national curriculum and in the corporate sector as cookery gift experiences, team building events and corporate incentives to employees.

We have a range of classes to suit different tastes in food:

• British & European - learning to cook

• Cookery classes for teenagers

• Japanese - Sushi & sashimi master classes

• Ready Steady Cook for Corporate events & Team building

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"I wanted to say thank you for making my cookery course such a success. I confess that I had been concerned that I might find myself a little 'out of my depth' but you quickly put me at ease and the day was really enjoyable. You explained everything so clearly and opened my eyes as to how misinformed many of us are about Indian food. I was particularly surprised by the lack of complicated ingredients and the ease of preparation, yet the dishes we made were full of flavour and colour. Thank you once again; I had a wonderful day, with very best wishes" ~ Brenda Berry

"Thank you for providing me with an excellent insite into Indian cuisine. The course was very informative and I know both me and Bob really enjoyed ourselves. I have a dinner party tomorrow evening where I will put my new cooking skills to the test. We both hope to attend the follow up course later this year" ~ Tony White

"I just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful experience at our recent cookery class - we came away having learnt a tremendous amount in such a short space of time and felt previledged to have been in your kitchen I really enjoyed the introduction to the spices and their health values, the tutor was very knowledgable and answered all our questions. The cooking was great fun and built up at a good pace which we could follow, Our tutor kept us all totally enthralled and the time went by far too quickly. Thank you very much" ~ Steve & Julie Mesher

Kumud Gandhi

'So many common everyday ingredients can provide relief for existing conditions and working with these herbs and spices into your daily diet can actually prevent many common ailments and allergies.'

Kumud Gandhi is the founder of The Cooking Academy, a unique cookery school that puts ingredients and their beneficial properties at the heart of everything it teaches. Trained in food science, Kumud's passion is the combining of food science, nutritional value and great taste. The teaching ethos at the school explores the chemical composition, Ayurvedic and herbal values of food.

Heading up the academy, Kumud and her team teaches people the health benefits of different herbs and spices used in food.

For example if you suffer from indigestion or heart burn, try incorporating fennel, both fresh and fennel seed into your diet; or if you suffer from poor circulation then you should increase the use of chillies and in particular ginger in food; Ginger is in the ‘super food' category packed with antioxidants, it is an anti inflammatory, circulation stimulator, and an antiseptic. It is also hugely beneficial for nausea.

Kumud's food has also tempted the taste buds of the likes of Madonna and Gywneth Paltrow catering for private dinner parties or corporate events.

Success of the company has resulted in Kumud working with the Times newspaper as well becoming a favourite on BBC three counties radio. Kumud has also done numerous works with local media publications.

Before pursuing her career in food Kumud worked in banking and finance after she graduated in Economics and International Marketing from the London school of Economics.

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