Jaipur

Private Market Tour & Vegetarian Cooking Class & Meal in a Local Jaipur Home

Jaipur, India
Private Market Tour and Vegetarian Cooking Class and Meal in a Local Jaipur Home

From $50.00

Price varies by group size

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

  • 4 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Forge a deeper connection with the culture of Jaipur during a market tour and vegetarian cooking class. Unlike typical cooking classes, this one takes place in a local home and grants you access to ingredients and equipment that you may not have back home. Plus, this private experience ensures the undivided attention of your guide.
  • Opt for a hands-on cultural experience in Jaipur
  • An ideal introduction to Jaipur's food scene for first-time visitors
  • Overcome the language barrier during a market tour
  • Get tailored recommendations for the rest of your trip

Sample Menu

Main

Bhindi masala (okra) or baingan bhartha (eggplant)

Seasonal Indian vegetable

Main

Dal (lentils cooked in Indian spices)

Main

Steamed rice

Main

Indian bread like rotis or mattar paratha (flatbread stuffed with peas)

Dessert

Kheer (Indian rice pudding)

What's Included

  • Private market tour and cooking class with your host Shalini
  • Homecooked meal
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gratuities
  • Dinner
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Crystal Mall, Barodia Scheme, Gopalbari, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302016, India

    Please meet your host Shalini at her home in central Jaipur. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address and directions can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Stroller accessible
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Service animals allowed
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Nigel_H
    If you plan to visit Jaipur, be sure to book this experience in advance. It is an amazing cultural opportunity to visit a genuinely beautiful family and learn how to cook some amazing authentic Indian food. Don’t worry if you’re not a great cook because Mother Shalini is a wonderfully patient and expert teacher. We are two men who don’t usually cook and with the guidance from Mother Shalini, we cooked some good food that the whole family enjoyed. As we are not spicy food fans, Mother Shalini spiced the food to accommodate our taste which was very kind of her. We cooked Dahl, various vegetables dishes and we learned how to make chapatis and parathas. The whole experience was fantastic and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. Thank you Mother Shalini and family for allowing us to come to your home and share an experience we will never forget. Wishing you all success for the future.

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    Very special cooking class experience
    Leah_G, Feb 2024
    This is the best cooking class I’ve ever taken is so special to be in somebody’s home and learn so much about local culture. It was very nice to pick out our own vegetables and learn about the different spices. I would strongly urge anybody to do this, while they are in Jaipur.
    Intimate family experience
    Katherine_R, Feb 2024
    The host is so warm, friendly and inviting. You get a real Indian family evening with her husband, children and mother in law. It’s typical Indian food- nothing special, but you learn how they make food. Highly recommend.
    Learning from the real people of India ❤️
    Vicki_P, Dec 2023
    Shalini and her family gave us an amazing experience and welcomed us to her family. It was amazing to live there lives for an evening and learn how to cook simple delicious dishes! We are looking forward to going home to try and replicate them. Thank you to all your family. Vicki, Richard, Katie and Martyn xx
    A truly amazing experience
    Nigel_H, May 2023
    If you plan to visit Jaipur, be sure to book this experience in advance. It is an amazing cultural opportunity to visit a genuinely beautiful family and learn how to cook some amazing authentic Indian food. Don’t worry if you’re not a great cook because Mother Shalini is a wonderfully patient and expert teacher. We are two men who don’t usually cook and with the guidance from Mother Shalini, we cooked some good food that the whole family enjoyed. As we are not spicy food fans, Mother Shalini spiced the food to accommodate our taste which was very kind of her. We cooked Dahl, various vegetables dishes and we learned how to make chapatis and parathas. The whole experience was fantastic and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. Thank you Mother Shalini and family for allowing us to come to your home and share an experience we will never forget. Wishing you all success for the future.
    A terrific experience
    Bennett_S, Apr 2023
    We would highly recommend Shalini’s cooking class. She showed us around her local grocery store and vegetable market, invited us to select vegetables new to us to prepare, and walked us through the spices and techniques she uses to create an amazing meal. We equally enjoyed the wonderful conversation with her family in her home where she hosted the lesson. It was a great way to learn about daily life in Jaipur.
    Amazing experience, delicious food, welcoming host.
    Josh_H, Apr 2023
    This was an incredible experience! We're crazy about cooking and indian food especially but we've never been able to cook anything like this until now. It's something completely different to learn from a local who's been cooking their whole life as opposed to reading recipes on the internet. Shalini is the most kind and warm host you could ever meet, she took us around the markets where we were able to buy loads of delicious spices to take home, and we got to choose some amazing veg to cook. She's a great instructor, really clear and patient, and we gained some cooking skills that we now get to practise at home!
    A must in your Jaipur trip
    andersasac, Feb 2020
    The cooking class was incredible. Shalini and her family were amazing hosts and teachers with a lot of patience with our lack of cooking skills. The food we made was delicious and the company even better. This was one of the highlights of our whole stay in India and we couldn't recommend Shalini more for this experience
    An amazing experience with a Wonderful Hostess and Chef. An absolute must!
    Lara_K, Jan 2019
    We enjoyed this experience from the moment we arrived till the moment we left. Thank You Shallini. Best of Luck for 2019

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