4-Hour Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu with Market Visit

4 Hours Round trip from Hotel lobby Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private Nepali cooking experience in Kathmandu
02 Guided local market visit focused on Nepali spices, vegetables, and staples
03 Hands-on preparation of a traditional Nepali meal with a dedicated chef
04 Learn authentic cooking techniques and seasoning you can recreate at home
05 Sit down to enjoy the meal you prepared

Dive into Kathmandu's food culture with a private Nepali cooking class that begins right from your hotel. With your guide, driver, and chef, you'll head to a local market to discover the everyday ingredients that shape Nepali cuisine, learning how to spot the best spices, vegetables, and staples. Then enjoy a hands-on session preparing a traditional Nepali meal from start to finish, guided through authentic techniques and seasoning along the way, before sitting down to savor what you've made.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Kathmandu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Market Visit and Private Nepali Cooking Class

Hotel pickup: Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel to begin the culinary experience.
Market visit: Walk through a local market with your chef, learning to identify and select the spices, vegetables, and staples that form the backbone of Nepali cooking.
Hands-on cooking class: Step into the kitchen to prepare a traditional Nepali meal from start to finish, guided at every stage by your chef - from chopping and spicing to cooking techniques passed down through generations.
Sit down and enjoy: Once the cooking is complete, sit down to enjoy the meal you've prepared, along with any final tips or recipes to take home.
Drop-off: Your driver will return you to your hotel once the class concludes.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hotel lobby 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English-speaking chef and instruction
Market ingredients for the cooking class
The meal prepared during the class
Private air-conditioned car with driver
Pickup and drop-off from and to the hotel

What's Not Included

Additional food or beverages beyond the class meal
Items of a personal nature
Gratuity for the chef and driver

What to bring

Comfortable, casual clothing
An appetite and a willingness to get your hands into the ingredients
Cash for any personal purchases at the market

Know before you go

Please inform guide in advance of any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions.
The class is hands-on comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little messy is recommended.
Recipes and quantities can be adjusted for spice tolerance upon request.
Market visits involve walking through crowded, lively lanes- keep close to your chef.

Logistics