Cooking classes · Whitehaven, West Cumbria
Indian cooking classes in Cumbria
Learn to cook real Indian food with Shubha at our kitchen in Whitehaven. A hands-on afternoon for £49: you cook every dish yourself, then we all sit down and eat together. Next Sunday Socials: Sunday 22 November and Sunday 13 December, 12:00 to 16:00. Private classes for teams and groups, £45 a head for 10 or more.
- 5-star food hygiene rating
- Loved by locals in Cockermouth and Whitehaven
What you’ll learn
Real Indian home cooking
Each class has its own theme, from Mumbai street food to South Indian pancakes. You don’t watch a demonstration: you cook every dish yourself, with Shubha and the team beside you.
- How to make and cook a crispy pancake from rice and lentil batter
- Whole spices: how to toast, grind and balance them
- Street food favourites such as aloo bonda, churmuri and pani puri
- Recipes to take home, so you can cook it again
The afternoon
How a class works
- WelcomeA welcome drink while we introduce the theme and the dishes.
- CookWe show you each technique, then you make it yourself.
- Eat togetherWe sit down at long tables and share what everyone cooked.
- Take it homeRecipes to keep, and any leftovers in your own container.
- £49 a person
- Sundays, 12:00 to 16:00
- Up to 25 people
- Beginners welcome
- Vegan options
Next dates
Sunday Socials
Sunday 22 November and Sunday 13 December, 12:00 to 16:00. Dosa is always at the heart of it and the theme changes every time: spices one month, colours the next, Mumbai street chaat after that. We get everyone moving too, with yoga, dancing or something new, and we keep that part a surprise. We never repeat ourselves, so there’s always something new to learn. £49 a person.
What guests say
Guests love it
Each part of the feast was full of flavour, with food I had never tasted before. The dances, the sitar and the cultural celebration were amazing to watch.
Martin, Sunday Social guest
Strangers mingled, had lovely conversations, laughed and enjoyed the food. We left feeling replenished and restored.
Roisin, Sunday Social guest
It was everything and more. Welcoming and friendly, and food just kept arriving with tastes never experienced before.
Joan, Sunday Social guest
Private groups · £45 a head
Book a class for your group
Team building, birthdays, hen parties, clubs and charities: a private class at our hub on a date that suits you. £45 a head for 10 or more, up to 25 people.
Team days
Cook, eat and talk: a team day people remember.
Celebrations
Birthdays, hen parties and get-togethers with friends.
Clubs and charities
Community groups, schools and charities are welcome.
Pay the deposit securely in our free app and we’ll call you within one working day to plan the class. The rest is due 7 days before.
A gift
Give a cooking class
A class voucher for £49: they choose their date once new classes go on sale. Lasts 12 months, sent by email on the day you choose.
Where
Our kitchen in Whitehaven
Classes run at the Indian Hub by Dosa Chaska, Unit E4, Haig Enterprise Park, Kells, Whitehaven CA28 9AN, a few minutes’ drive from Whitehaven town centre. It’s an easy trip from Workington, Cockermouth, Egremont and the western Lakes.
Enquire
Questions before you book?
Ask us anything about the classes. We reply within one working day.
Questions
Good to know
Where can I do an Indian cooking class in Cumbria?
At the Indian Hub by Dosa Chaska, Unit E4, Haig Enterprise Park, Kells, Whitehaven CA28 9AN. Hands-on classes are £49 a person, including a shared meal and recipes to take home.
When is the next class?
Our next Sunday Socials are on Sunday 22 November and Sunday 13 December, 12:00 to 16:00.
I'm a complete beginner. Is that all right?
Yes. Most guests are beginners. We start from the basics and guide you all the way.
Will I cook, or just watch?
You cook. We demonstrate each technique, then you do it yourself while we help.
Can you cater for vegans and allergies?
Every class is vegetarian with vegan options. Tell us about any allergy before you book: our kitchen handles nuts, sesame, mustard, milk and other allergens, so we'll check what we can safely do.
Can I book a private class for my team or friends?
Yes: £45 a head for 10 or more, up to 25 people, for teams, birthdays, hen parties, clubs and charities. A £100 deposit in our app holds your date, and we call you to plan it.
Can I give a class as a present?
Yes. A class voucher is £49 and lasts 12 months. Buy a voucher.