Cooking at Kaliveedu
Kochi, India
From EUR 47.07
Office phone number: +91 971 710 7864
Cooking at Kaliveedu
Kochi, India
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Indulge yourself in a hands-on cooking lesson in the ‘land of spices’ and learn how to cook classic Keralan cuisine with a local. Once we have prepared your feast together, we’ll sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labours and have a chat about the region’s food culture and local life in Kochi and beyond with our new friends.
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Highlights
- Learn how to cook a delicious and flavourful Keralan meal with a local leading the way
- Discover the best way to make round Indian breads
- Pick up authentic local recipes that you can take home with you to share with friends and family
- Find out about Keralan culinary history and traditions and why the region is referred to as the ‘land of spices.’
- Enjoy the meal you have cooked alongside your fellow travellers and make some new friends over the dinner table
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Intrepid Kaliveedu Lodge, 1 387, Pattalam Rd, Amaravathy, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
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- Starting time: 3.00 PM
- Ending point:
Kaliveedu Lodge. The tour will start and end at Kaliveedu Lodge. Staff at the lodge will be more than happy to help guests to organise a tuk-tuk ride back to their accommodation.
Language: English
Inclusions: English-speaking guide/chef, all ingredients for your meal and bottled water.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Put off cooking authentic Indian food back home because it looks too complicated? Well fear no more dear friends! During this very special cookery class, we aim to teach you everything you need to know to cook up an authentic Keralan dinner in your own kitchen.
Our kitchen is stocked with all the ingredients and fresh spices you’ll need to create a dinner to remember, alongside an English-speaking chef and his assistant who will help you get the most out of the class.
Dishes will sometimes vary, depending on the season, but expect to create a snack/starter such as a chicken patti. Then a delicious Keralan curry for your main course, one local side dish, traditional Indian bread and an aromatic dessert to finish. It is possible to create an entirely vegetarian meal if you wish; just let us know in the additional information box when booking if you wish to do this or send us an email at info@kochiurbanadventures.com.
As you cook, you will learn about the food culture of the region and the spice trade that’s been operating here for over 4,000 years. You will also pick up some handy cooking tips from the chef to ensure that when you make your feast back home, you are doing it in the most authentic way possible.
Once our meal is ready, we will sit down together to enjoy the food we have cooked and get to know one another over dinner.
Before you go, we’ll share all the recipes from your cooking class with you as well as tips on what else to do and (most importantly!) eat during your stay in India.
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Additional information
Inclusions: English-speaking guide/chef, all ingredients for your meal and bottled water.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can create an entirely vegetarian meal if you wish; just let us know in the additional information box when booking if you wish to do this or send us an email at info@kochiurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +91 971 710 7864
Email address: info@kochiurbanadventures.com
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