Masterclasses
MASTERCLASSES AT
East India Cafe
Come and join us for our masterclasses in 2018 where our team of chefs will be cooking up a banquet of fine food for you to enjoy. Each class will be themed around one of India’s many colourful festivals, and the fantastic food traditionally eaten during each one. Every dish will be cooked right in front of your eyes with the delegates’ participation giving you the opportunity to have an extra special dining experience.
We will tell you about each course, history, how to recreate it at home (if you wish) and you will also go home with all the recipes, experiences – as well as a full tummy!
MASTERCLASS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| Title | Date |
| Sankranti Puja | Sunday 28th January, 2018 |
| Saraswati Puja | Sunday 25h February, 2018 |
| Holi | Sunday 25th March, 2018 |
| Bengali New Year | Sunday 29th April, 2018 |
| Buddha Purnima | Sunday 27th May, 2018 |
| Eid Ul Fitr | Sunday 24th June, 2018 |
| Eid Ul Adha | Sunday 29th July, 2018 |
| Raksha Bandhan | Sunday 26th August, 2018 |
| Muharram | Sunday 30th September, 2018 |
| Durga Puja | Sunday 28th October, 2018 |
| Diwali | Sunday 25th November 2018 |
| Christmas | Sunday 2nd December 2018 |
THE NEXT MASTERCLASS
Bengali New Year
Next Masterclass – Sunday 29th April, 2018
Pohela Boisakh, or Bengali New Year, always falls on 14th or 15th April – the first day of the Bengali calendar, which was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1556. The new year is celebrated by with processions, fairs, food and family time, as well as wearing traditional garments. Many people visit the nearby river to say their prayers and take a ritual bath.
BROWSE ALL OUR
2018 Masterclasses
This year, we turn our eye to the wealth of colourful festivals celebrated in India for our popular masterclasses. Each class will be themed around one of these festivals, and the fantastic food traditionally eaten during each one. The masterclass includes a complimentary herbal sherbet drink on arrival, cookery demonstrations, food banquet, recipe cards and a goody bag to help you recreate the dishes at home.
A masterclass makes a perfect gift for any foodie, and we can create a personalised gift voucher for you. Purchase the class you want to give, then email us with the confirmation and a message to include on the voucher.
Your Masterclass Includes
Complimentary herbal sherbet drink on arrival / Cookery demonstrations/ food banquet/Recipe cards/Goody bag to help you recreate the dishes at home.Each session starts at 12PM and finishes at 4 to 5 pm.
Please Note
We have only 8 seats for each cookery class. We require full payment (£79.99 per person) to confirm the place. The title of the masterclasses are subject to change due to the seasonal produce. Please email us for any further inquiry. If you are interested to do a private Masterclass with your friends and family please get in touch. Our private Masterclasses are great for team building sessions too!
Gifts & Experiences
East India Cafe Gin
This innovative gin represents our chefs’ love of spices, the combination of gram masala, cumin, aniseed, ginger and nutmeg. Our gin is distilled in the Cotswolds and well received by critics for its smooth, clear and elegant note. The 70 CL bottle comes from a small handcrafted batch of gin with dry botanical for garnishing, is a must for gin lovers.
Gift Vouchers
“This is one of the most elegant gift vouchers I have ever seen” said Stephanie White. We only create a bespoke gift voucher which characterizes the era of British Raj and in the style of the late 19th century. Only £50 gift vouchers are available and take 48 hours to produce. Collection is free but they can be delivered at a small extra cost.
Masterclass Spice Box
If you would like to re-create one of the dishes from out Masterclass but don’t want to go through the hassle of buying all the spices; not to worry. We will put a Masterclass spice box together for you. Our spices are roasted in house and blended by our experience chefs. Save time, save money and importantly cook sustainably.