The Spice Lab

When my wife suggested that we should do this cooking class with The Spice Lab I was a bit anxious because I dislike cooking but it was a blast! I’m literally terrified about the idea of having to cook for anyone besides myself but first thing that I noticed when arriving at The Spice Lab was how welcoming Aliya is and how she immediately put me at ease. There were students there that were much more experienced than I (since I’ve only begun to start cooking) but nevertheless Aliya was able to explain the basics to me while interacting with the others at their respective levels of ability. She carefully described the ingredients for each of the dishes we prepared and let us all participate in the preparation, assembly, cooking and plating of each dish. Even the garnishes were carefully selected and explained to us. And the food was excellent — felt like I was at Michelin rated thai restaurant! No joke. I would highly recommend this class for chefs of all levels of ability. I will definitely be back!

I learned the basics of real Indian cooking in a matter of hours. The instructor is experienced, patient, personable and does not make you feel like a novice in the kitchen. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow and remember. I feel so confident after this class that I am going to serve one of the dishes at a dinner party next week!