At Homeland we have several Indian staff who love sharing the flavours of their part of the world with us. Excitingly Peter and Al have convinced them to share them with you too – and what better time than just before Diwali?

Di, our bar manager will demonstrate a mango lassi based cocktail on arrival, then head chef Dinesh will teach you how to make marinated lamb cutlets and coconut yoghurt raita plus chickpea paneer curry, cumin basmati rice, kachumber salad and saffron spiced coconut rice kheer. It will be a feast of Indian flavours, not to be missed.

We can accommodate some allergies and dietaries (depending on the class) but please email us at cookingschool@homelandnz.com to check about yours, well in advance.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring containers from home in case of leftovers. Our benches take six people so come as a group or meet some new people on the day.

Price $185 per person

Due to ingredient, preparation and labour costs incurred in advance of the class, cancellation of attendance must be made a minimum of four days prior to the booking or payment becomes non-refundable. If you need cancel then please try to get your friends to take your place.

No-shows or last minute cancellations are not refunded.

Should the class chef be unavailable to conduct their cooking class due to personal reasons or illness, all attendees for that class will be notified at the time. The class may still go ahead, where applicable, with one of Homeland's team stepping in to take the lesson.