“There’s nobody like The Spice Queen – Kumud Ghandi is a gastronomic guru!” As featured in The Times magazine
Why we love it
A recent study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology has found that cooking and baking can make you feel more relaxed and happier in your everyday life. London living often leaves little time to cook, as work or social events take preference. So why not mix in some socialising to the kitchen? Whether you’re a Dim Sum or Kofta fan, or it’s home-made pasta that takes your fancy, there’s something for everyone at this one-day cookery course.
What's Included?
- Step into the professional kitchen with a Full-Day Cookery Course for one at The Cooking Academy
- Design your own cookery course by choosing your favourite cuisine to learn about
- Choose from a variety of themes such as: Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Vegan and Italian (to name a few)
- Receive a starter pack including all the spices used in the course for you to recreate dishes
Exclusive to TRULY
- Take home a set of complimentary silver measuring spoons
Description
Kumud Gandhi built her reputation by catering for the rich and famous, including clients such as The Prince of Wales, Nelson Mandela, Madonna, The Royal Academy and Fashion TV. Her status as ‘The Spice Queen’ (a nickname coined by Nick Coffer at the BBC) and the piqued interest in copying her cooking style les to the creation of The Cooking Academy.
The school was founded in 2010, inspired by her family roots. Her mother’s family are chemists in India, and her father’s are spice merchants. This blend of science and an appreciation of spices stimulated her unique approach to food, inspiring her to cook with herbs and spices for nutritional and medicinal benefit.
Now Kumud’s expertise is not only shared with class attendees and radio listeners, her food and teachings can be found in her cookbook, A Cupboard Full of Spices. This book is designed to help you get to grips with spices, their characteristics, health benefits and their practical uses in cooking. It is a compendium of spices, used to create authentic Indian recipes that have been passed down through many generations.
During your Full-Day Cookery Course, you’ll have the opportunity of cooking some of Ghandi’s famed recipes by selecting your favourite cuisine to cook, including Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Vegan and Italian (to name a few). You’ll learn how to prepare ingredients and create a selection of plates under the theme of your choice. You’ll receive a starter pack, including all spices and recipes used throughout your course, as well as an exclusive gift of silver measuring spoons to take home and use in your kitchen.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Three to four dates per year per course. Exact availability will be provided by Truly concierge at the time of booking.
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 3 months in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
This experience can be catered for most of dietary requirements but some cuisines might not be suitable for gluten or dairy free guests.
What's Included?
- Step into the professional kitchen with a Full-Day Cookery Course for one at The Cooking Academy
- Design your own cookery course by choosing your favourite cuisine to learn about
- Choose from a variety of themes such as: Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Vegan and Italian (to name a few)
- Receive a starter pack including all the spices used in the course for you to recreate dishes
Exclusive to TRULY
- Take home a set of complimentary silver measuring spoons
Why we love it
A recent study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology has found that cooking and baking can make you feel more relaxed and happier in your everyday life. London living often leaves little time to cook, as work or social events take preference. So why not mix in some socialising to the kitchen? Whether you’re a Dim Sum or Kofta fan, or it’s home-made pasta that takes your fancy, there’s something for everyone at this one-day cookery course. Read full description
Description
Kumud Gandhi built her reputation by catering for the rich and famous, including clients such as The Prince of Wales, Nelson Mandela, Madonna, The Royal Academy and Fashion TV. Her status as ‘The Spice Queen’ (a nickname coined by Nick Coffer at the BBC) and the piqued interest in copying her cooking style les to the creation of The Cooking Academy.
The school was founded in 2010, inspired by her family roots. Her mother’s family are chemists in India, and her father’s are spice merchants. This blend of science and an appreciation of spices stimulated her unique approach to food, inspiring her to cook with herbs and spices for nutritional and medicinal benefit.
Now Kumud’s expertise is not only shared with class attendees and radio listeners, her food and teachings can be found in her cookbook, A Cupboard Full of Spices. This book is designed to help you get to grips with spices, their characteristics, health benefits and their practical uses in cooking. It is a compendium of spices, used to create authentic Indian recipes that have been passed down through many generations.
During your Full-Day Cookery Course, you’ll have the opportunity of cooking some of Ghandi’s famed recipes by selecting your favourite cuisine to cook, including Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Vegan and Italian (to name a few). You’ll learn how to prepare ingredients and create a selection of plates under the theme of your choice. You’ll receive a starter pack, including all spices and recipes used throughout your course, as well as an exclusive gift of silver measuring spoons to take home and use in your kitchen.
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Kumud Gandhi built her reputation by catering for the rich and famous, including clients such as The Prince of Wales, Nelson Mandela, Madonna, The Royal Academy and Fashion TV. Her status as ‘The Spice Queen’ (a nickname coined by Nick Coffer at the BBC) and the piqued interest in copying her cooking style les to the creation of The Cooking Academy.
The school was founded in 2010, inspired by her family roots. Her mother’s family are chemists in India, and her father’s are spice merchants. This blend of science and an appreciation of spices stimulated her unique approach to food, inspiring her to cook with herbs and spices for nutritional and medicinal benefit.
Now Kumud’s expertise is not only shared with class attendees and radio listeners, her food and teachings can be found in her cookbook, A Cupboard Full of Spices. This book is designed to help you get to grips with spices, their characteristics, health benefits and their practical uses in cooking. It is a compendium of spices, used to create authentic Indian recipes that have been passed down through many generations.
During your Full-Day Cookery Course, you’ll have the opportunity of cooking some of Ghandi’s famed recipes by selecting your favourite cuisine to cook, including Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Vegan and Italian (to name a few). You’ll learn how to prepare ingredients and create a selection of plates under the theme of your choice. You’ll receive a starter pack, including all spices and recipes used throughout your course, as well as an exclusive gift of silver measuring spoons to take home and use in your kitchen.
Opening Times
Each theme is scheduled three to four times per year on selected dates, please email Truly concierge team to find out upcoming themes and available dates.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Three to four dates per year per course. Exact availability will be provided by Truly concierge at the time of booking.
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 3 months in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
This experience can be catered for most of dietary requirements but some cuisines might not be suitable for gluten or dairy free guests.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.
