Praveen Kumar’s

The Indian Cook School

A hands-on Indian cooking experience in Perth, Scotland — authentic dishes, fragrant spices and the stories behind them.

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A unique experience

Cook, learn & feast with Praveen & Swarna

Praveen & Swarna — multi-award-winning restaurateurs and chef — offer you a unique Indian cooking experience in Perth, Scotland.

This one-day class masterfully combines hands-on cooking training, top-quality produce and inspirational teaching as you’re guided through the authentic dishes, spices, and stories from Praveen & Swarna’s home in South India.

Your day with us

What your cook school includes

Your own station

Plenty of time at your own individual cooking station, creating each dish hands-on.

Feast at the end

Enjoy everything you’ve made with a glass of wine or beer at the end of the session.

Plenty to take home

There’s always plenty to take home too, so the feast continues after class.

Authentic spices

Learn the regional techniques and spice blends that define real South Indian cooking.

From farm to Gleneagles

Stories from a family spice farm

Praveen & Swarna unravel the tales of their family spice farm in India, and Praveen’s years in the hospitality trade — including the luxury hotels Gleneagles and Turnberry.

They’ll inspire you to enjoy your new cooking adventure, helping unleash your imagination and your passion for Indian food.

A taste of the day

From the cook school

Reserve your place

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