Cooking classes in Goa?

suolakurkku · Jan 3rd, 2007, 01:51

Has anyone ever taken part in a cooking course while in Goa? Where was this & how much did it cost? Any info on a quick introductory class of a day or half would be fantastic. Thanks.

lez · Jan 3rd, 2007, 07:50

I have seen one advertised in the Casa de Goa hotel in Calangute, I have no Idea regarding the costs/time.

lez

anandi · Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:05

i never heard of any organized cooking classes in goa. however, one way is to get friendly with either your guest house owner, and maybe the women in the house will teach you... that's how I learned to make a few things.... the other way is to get friendly with a restaurant owner, and have them take you into the kitchen and learn that way. It worked for me and usually they like to help.

jwitt · Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:25

Anandi - Are you male or female. I am Male and would love to spend time in somebody's kitchen to learn some cooking techniques. Do you think this would be a strange request from a male in India (assuming I led up to the request in an appropriate way at an appropriate time)?

lez · Jan 3rd, 2007, 14:42

Most cooks/chefs in Goa are male so no not a strange request and like shefs all over the world, they like to show off.

smallchop · Nov 11th, 2009, 23:56

I also had a cookery lesson at the Detroit Institute but unfortunately my experience was quite different from Lisa's. I did choose a menu and confirmed with the organiser that this would definitely be on offer but the dishes actually demonstrated on the day were quite different - as I'd booked to see specific dishes this was very disappointing. Then after the lesson the mother & daughter who run the course tried to sell me some authentic home-made spice mixes that had been using but these turned out to be common or garden commercial spice mixes that you can buy in any supermarket for half the price (which they hadn't actually used on the day). Before I left they also tried the hard sell for their apartment in Panjim for my next visit.

I ended up with the distinct feeling that I'd merely ended up paying for lunch for their family. As I'd been the only person on the course there was a lot of food left and it was lunchtime so the children had just arrived home to tuck into the meal.......not that I'd have minded that but when added to everything else I felt pretty ripped-off and I couldn't wait to get out

This was a couple of years ago though, so they may be more professional now.

I agree that the best option is to ask a shack or guest-house owner to give you a lesson, they are usually more than happy to do this, and often take you shopping for the ingredients too. It's a much better experience than a formal course or lesson.

Mod Note: The recent post to which you replied has been deleted as an advertisement - however we are leaving your reply here, as it is 'educative'.

RWeHavingFunYet · Nov 12th, 2009, 00:44

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Jan 3rd, 2007, 01:51	#1
suolakurkku Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 1	Cooking classes in Goa? Has anyone ever taken part in a cooking course while in Goa? Where was this & how much did it cost? Any info on a quick introductory class of a day or half would be fantastic. Thanks.

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smallchop Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 97	Detroit Institute -- no thanks I also had a cookery lesson at the Detroit Institute but unfortunately my experience was quite different from Lisa's. I did choose a menu and confirmed with the organiser that this would definitely be on offer but the dishes actually demonstrated on the day were quite different - as I'd booked to see specific dishes this was very disappointing. Then after the lesson the mother & daughter who run the course tried to sell me some authentic home-made spice mixes that had been using but these turned out to be common or garden commercial spice mixes that you can buy in any supermarket for half the price (which they hadn't actually used on the day). Before I left they also tried the hard sell for their apartment in Panjim for my next visit. I ended up with the distinct feeling that I'd merely ended up paying for lunch for their family. As I'd been the only person on the course there was a lot of food left and it was lunchtime so the children had just arrived home to tuck into the meal.......not that I'd have minded that but when added to everything else I felt pretty ripped-off and I couldn't wait to get out This was a couple of years ago though, so they may be more professional now. I agree that the best option is to ask a shack or guest-house owner to give you a lesson, they are usually more than happy to do this, and often take you shopping for the ingredients too. It's a much better experience than a formal course or lesson. Mod Note: The recent post to which you replied has been deleted as an advertisement - however we are leaving your reply here, as it is 'educative'. Last edited by Aishah : Nov 12th, 2009 at 08:43.

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lez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: GOA Posts: 365	I have seen one advertised in the Casa de Goa hotel in Calangute, I have no Idea regarding the costs/time. lez

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