Neema's Kitchen
Neema's Kitchen
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10:00 AM - 1:45 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Neema's Kitchen is not a Cookery demonstration class but its a Hands on Experience of Indian Cookery.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Fiona F
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An afternoon well spent!
    On the last day of our trip in India we wanted to do a cookery class to help take a little bit of India back with us - Neema's was a great place to learn and just generally understand a bit more about South Indian cooking. She was very informative and you can tell she has done this fore many years. The food we made was a selection of small dishes all varying in ingredients. Neema makes it interactive by testing your knowledge and teaching about spices. It was just my boyfriend and I who doing the class so very personal which was great! All in all Neema was a great host and we are excited to make the dishes back home in the UK.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 March 2023
  • Gus M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommended and good fun.
    Had a great time. Neema was highly professional and also great fun. We cooked a range of Kerala dishes along with her instructions and then sat down to eat it all. A very enjoyable and educational few hours. Her house is also very interesting, she may show you around, it’s a beautiful building.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 March 2023
  • mcbridesusan
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Neema’s Kitchen - A Lovely Afternoon
    A fantastic opportunity to cook some authentic Southern Indian dishes under the watchful eye of Neema. There was a wide variety of food and the instruction was clear. The recipe cards were clear and easy to follow. Just a wee note, you will be asked to pay through Wise (formerly Transfer Wise) and you will need to set up an account. This site is above board but it did make me nervous the first I used it. Again, fantastic afternoon and Neema is incredibly informative. Her home is also stunning.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 3 April 2023
  • Jakub
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Vegan Cooking Class
    What a fantastic experience at Neema’s kitchen! I’ve been travelling South India for a couple of weeks and as a big foodie, I had to do a cooking class. As a vegan, it was really difficult to find a class that could adapt their recipes to suit me. Neema, not only adapted her recipes, but she ran a fully vegan class which I greatly appreciated. We cooked a total of 6 dishes (all of which were a vegan version of traditional South Indian dishes) and received recipe cards which we were able to take home. Neema was very kind, welcoming, patient and most importantly a fantastic teacher. She also took the time to sit down with us at the beginning and walk us through all the spices that are used in Indian cooking and even talked us through a number of home remedies which I found really interesting! At the end of the session, we sat down and ate all the food that we cooked. The session took around 3.5 hours and was a truly memorable experience. Thank you so much Neema! I can’t wait to go back home and cook all the dishes for my family!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 9 April 2023
  • Meg
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Informative, tasy, relaxed.
    Neema was a welcoming and informative host. We cooked 6 dishes, all of which tasting amazing and were easy enough that we could try them back home. We loved that we left with a little recipie book of everything we had made. Thank you for having us in your lovely home Neema!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 April 2023
  • Miriam G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing- not to be missed!
    A truly wonderful experience! Neema was an amazing teacher and made us feel so welcome and at home in her kitchen. The class was really hands on and we learnt how to make 7 delicious south indian dishes from scratch- vegetarian as catered for our request! One of the highlights of our 10 week trip in India. Thank you Neema!
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 26 June 2023
  • Anna
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing, authentic cooking class
    Meeting Neema and being welcomed into her home was so lovely. Very easy to get to from fort Kochi where we stayed (ferry & short walk) and Neema helped us with this when we asked. She was also really helpful in booking and organising. The class itself was very engaging and well run, with lots of the ingredients pre prepared and chopped. You can tell Neema is passionate about her cooking and teaching people about the art of Kerala cuisine. Very nice touch to provide us with the recipes so we can go home and try to replicate the dishes. We also really appreciated that the class can be tailored to a vegetarian diet. Overall would highly recommend this experience.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 26 June 2023
  • jamesbaker01
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful introduction to Kerala-style cooking with Neema
    We had a wonderful at our cooking class with Neema! She was a great guide to the Kerala-style cooking. The class was very hands on - we will definitely make some of the recipes we learned. Also, if you do this class, make sure to come with an appetite.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 31 August 2023
  • WonderTrav
    Kochi (Cochin), India11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    " Neema's Class - A Souvenir from Kochi "
    We love India and so is the food. This time I came all the way with my family to spend few days at Neema's Heritage Property and to attend her class. We booked in advance for our stay and class. She is a passionate cook and a loving teacher, her food is just delicious and her way of taking class is really touching. This session with Neema gave me and my family more experience with Indian food, and we had such a great time. The food we made was absolutely yummy. We all had much fun preparing dinner along with others in our group, and Neema made sure that we prepared our food properly. We made some delicious snacks and desserts too and really enjoyed being taught by her! I can absolutely recommend this experience to anyone wanting to improve their cooking skills. 5 stars!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 October 2023
  • wiktoria p
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must do experience
    Neema was so welcoming, and we got so much insight into how South Indian food is made. She took time to explain why certain spices go together & even their health benefits. It was a lovely touch to have had the recipes printed out in a little booklet, so we can’t wait to cook these dishes at home. Also we were both a bit ill and she was so accommodating, we really appreciated it. Neema was just so much fun & full of kindness. Thank you
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 October 2023
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Jess W
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Neema was very friendly, informative and there was a good range of dish made. Her home was very welcoming and kitchen very clean.
Written 12 March 2024
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Ron B
Denver, CO5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Neema is a force of nature. She is a great chef as well as very good teacher. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the local markets and then cooked six dishes and ate them at lunch. We have taken cooking classes in several world cities and consider Neema's Kitchen the best of all of them. You will learn a lot and enjoy yourself.
Written 4 March 2024
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Susanta M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had a wonderful experience with Neema in her beautifully designed Kitchen. Like her, the class too was just great. She is a lovely lady with a sweet smile and always happy to help and guide you. Though we were new to South Indian Cuisine, she made sure to teach us in detail.... It's worth a class and if you are foodie then this is the place for you. ... I'm sure you will enjoy being there !!!

Loved the hands on class, the food we made and the time we spent with Neema in her beautiful kitchen.
Written 3 March 2024
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1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Amazing, hands-on experience of how to produce some of the best of southern Indian food. A real experience! Neema is a great guide, informative and interactive - but, don't be fooled, she'll have you doing most of the work! Great time had and if Indian cookery is your thing or your curiosity it's not to be missed when in Kochi.
Written 1 March 2024
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Mary W
Denver, CO232 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We were traveling with a group and one of our activities was a cooking class atNeema’s.
Newman is a charming hostess and shared stories about her life as well as explain Indian cooking
Written 28 February 2024
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Jill S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had a very warm welcome to Neema's kitchen where we were treated to a hands on cookery course for the afternoon. We were provided with written recipes which we followed , with guidance from Neema. We enjoyed the fruits of our labour when we sat down to eat our dishes for dinner. Neema has two on line cookery books which we have. She also has recipes on her YouTube channel "Neema's Kitchen".
We can thoroughly recommend Neema's cookery classes which are great fun
Written 27 February 2024
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MeredithC68
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had a great time with Neema. Right from the start her communication was clear and when we arrived, all the food was set up and ready to go. The food we cooked was extraordinarily good and vindaloo should not be burning hot - rather very fragrant and tasty! We learned a lot by both doing and watching. Would highly recommend Neema’s Kitchen as an excursion in Cochin.
Written 17 February 2024
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Shant A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
This was an absolutely amazing experience in the heart of Kerala. Must do activity. You are introduced to the rich world of spices at the start of the session and then you cook a series of unique South Indian dishes with the watchful eye of Neema. She will guide you the entire way and you end up with a feast to enjoy.
Highly recommend to anyone visiting Kochin.
Written 3 February 2024
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Maeda C
Kameoka, Japan16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
We learnt 6 local dishes unique to Kerala. The course was well organized, with printed recipes and ebook. All taste good, and I would like to make them again at home. Thank you!
Written 2 February 2024
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ScotinLondon1
London, UK133 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Fantastic cooking course!
Without a doubt the most enjoyable, informative and participatory course we have been on.
The six recipes we made were all interesting and varied; the ingredients fresh and the spices wide ranging which introduced us further to Indian cuisine.
The food hygiene was excellent and the lunch that we had just prepared was delicious
Written 2 February 2024
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Neema's Kitchen is open:
  • Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
  • Sun - Sat 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM