Host offerings
Vandana lives in a beautiful apartment with her husband, Vikramjit, and their two daughters, Saanchi and Sakshi. Vandana started baking at age 13 and learned most of her cooking skills from her mother and older sisters. She has passed her passion for food on to her daughters as well. Sakshi is studying culinary arts and has been cooking since the age of 3, and Saanchi is a journalism student who loves to bake teacakes and brownies in her free time. Vandana loves hosting friends and family and even her daughter Saanchi enjoys meeting and serving people and learning about different cultures. Vandana also bakes for orders on the side and offers a selection of over 18 different varieties of brownies to choose from, in addition to from vegan cakes and chocolates.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 15 guests) Vandana and Saanchi will greet you with a welcome drink and an appetizer such as kalmi vadas (deep fried gram dal crispies). After telling you about their Rajasthani and Punjabi food and cultures you will share an authentic meal with the family at the dinning table. The Rajasthani meal will be served in a silver thali and might include dishes such as meeta chawal (sweet saffron rice), kadi (buttermilk curry), mogar (dry lentils), khersangri (dried vegetables in a flavorful saue), panchmel ki subzi (curry made with five vegetables), and mutter ki puri (green pea flatbread). For the Punjabi meal dishes such as aloo gobi (cauliflower and potato), chole kulcha (chickpea curry served with leavened bread), chicken curry, paneer (fresh cheese) and kheer (rice pudding) will be served.
Please tell Vandana if you would prefer a Rajasthani or Punjabi menu at the time of booking.
Cooking experience (1 - 15 guests) Vandana has a beautiful open kitchen that opens up to the dining area and balcony, giving you plenty of space for a class. You will start by visiting her balcony where she has potted plants and loves to pluck fresh herbs for her cooking. You can expect to learn from your host Vandana how to make 2-3 of the dishes you will be eating, such as a seasonal vegetable and flat breads or an Indian curry and a sweet dish, depending on your menu.
Food tour (1 - 15 guests) Vandana’s neighbourhood, Gurgaon does not have an open market so Vandana will bring the market experience home by inviting vendors home. They will teach the women how to drape a sari and the men how to tie a turban, and while you enjoy your masala chai and Indian tea time snacks you can select your bangles, scarves and even apply mehendi (henna).
Notes: This is a family-friendly experience.
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Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | Not offered | $1,000 | $800 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | Not offered | $1,600 | $1,280 |
| Food Tour | Not offered | Not offered | $2,500 |
| Alcohol | $200 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 12:30pm - 03:30pm | 7:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 6:00pm - 09:00pm |
| Food Tour | 3:30pm - 05:30pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
