Private Tour
Kerala Cooking Class with Charming Freeda in her Kochi Home
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join Freeda in her contemporary home overlooking the lush green Ernakulam landscape for a private, hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare traditional Kerala dishes. Begin your culinary adventure with a welcome appetizer and drink before rolling up your sleeves to learn to cook traditional South Indian dishes.
After cooking a traditional Kerala meal, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with your host at her dining table. You might try dishes such as a Kerala-style chicken stew or fish curry, karimeen pollichathu (marinated fish wrapped in banana leaves and grilled) or Syrian beef fry (strips of beef cooked in pepper and spices), appams and a seasonal vegetable followed by a delicious western-style dessert.
You will not want this experience to end but when it does, you will leave with new friends, a full belly, printed copies of Freeda's personal recipes, and a true glimpse into a local's life.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Freeda can accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions so please include dietary requests, if any, when making your booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Freeda is one of those people who makes you feel instantly at home when you meet her. After a break for a few years, she has started hosting again! Enjoy a hands-on Kerala cooking class with this charming host. With a local snack and refreshing drink, Freeda welcomes you into her contemporary apartment overlooking the lush, green Cochin landscape. You will then join her in her kitchen to learn to prepare 2-3 traditional Kerala dishes from recipes passed down through generations in her family. After cooking, enjoy your meal over laughter and fun conversation with Freeda at her dining table. Your meal includes local beer. Leave with printed copies of Freeda's personal recipes and memories to last a lifetime. If there is a particular dish you are interested in learning to make, please let Freeda know when making your booking.
Sample Menu
starter
Vada (lentil fritters) and chutney
main
Appams or idiappams (rice based breads)
main
Fish curry or chicken stew
main
Karimeen pollichathu or Syrian beef fry
starter
Seasonal vegetable dish
dessert
Tender coconut pudding or passionfruit panna cotta
What‘s Included
Freeda offers local beer
Private cooking class and meal with your host Freeda
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Cooking class + lunch
Cooking class + dinner
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Truly Special Experience with Freeda
E9180VPrachelm,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taking a cooking class with Freeda was one of the most special parts of our honeymoon and truly the highlight of our trip. From the moment we met her, we felt an immediate connection, she welcomed us so warmly that it felt like spending time with an auntie we had known for years. It was such a joy getting to cook, talk, and share the evening with her. Freeda is an incredible teacher and we learned so much during our time together. She not only taught us how to make some of our favorite dishes, but she also prepared many other foods for us to taste, which made the entire experience feel even more generous and memorable. More than just a cooking class, it felt like being welcomed into someone’s home and culture in the most genuine way. We left feeling full, happy, and deeply grateful for the time we spent with her. We truly hope to stay in touch and will always remember this experience as one of the most meaningful moments of our honeymoon.
Great cookery class with a wonderful lady
E8070LBmartinh,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing introduction to Kerala cuisine. Freeda went to enormous lengths to ensure that the cookery session fitted with our tastes and food interests. All the arrangements were planned well with us in advance and were well instructed on the day. We had a really lovely time with Freeda in her beautiful apartment, sampling the dishes and sharing stories. Freeda is a wonderful lady and I recommend this cookery session wholeheartedly to other visitors to Cochin. You will have an amazing time cooking and dining with Freeda.
Wonderful family cooking class
wadem602,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our class with Freeda was a delight! She did a wonderful job tailoring our experience to the interests and preferences of our family (including our kids), and our time with her felt like we were being welcomed by our very own aunt or grandmother. Thank you, Freeda!
Generous and informative cooking class with Freeda
mvdbroek8,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely setting and Freeda is an excellent cook who shared some delicious food and recipes with us Would highly recommend
Delicious Lunch
K5592LNjillh,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Freeda was so welcoming, and enthusiastic. She led us through the preparations for a delicious lunch and shared her recipes, only hope we can do them justice.
Cooking an Indian meal with an extraordinary lady!
jillb2600,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Freeda is such a warm and kind host! We learned how to make her delicious food and then got to eat our feast in her lovely home. She invited one of her friend's who was also wonderful to join us for lunch. We had great conversation and realized we had much in common. This was a truly special experience! You will be lucky to have Freeda as your host!!! Also, she went above and beyond and invited us to an incredible women's dance party which was a once in a lifetime experience! Thank you so much
Cooking class
Departure01972296742,Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very fulfilling time. All the food was very good. We are very happy to have our requested dishes prepared. When I go to Kerala again, I definitely want to participate again. Thank you, ma'am.
It is a very elegant cooking class.
淳 後,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He taught me very carefully and kindly. At dinner, they also served delicious food other than those made in the classroom, and they also gave me a recipe for one of the curries.
Best cooking class in Kochi!
Departure03076302599,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Freeda at her beautiful home in Kochi. I highly recommend this class where you get to learn about the incredible food and culture of Kerala. I grew up in the states and my family is from Kerala. We were able to swap stories and educate ourselves on the new world of Kerala. Freeda is a patient cook with years of experience. So no need to feel overwhelmed or scared about cooking with her. The food was amazing but the time spent together was even more beautiful. Being so far away from home it was fantastic to have a home cooked meal prepared with love during the holidays. My group LOVED this class and will always remember it. It was also close to Fort Kochi so very easy to get in and out. Definitely sign up for this class if it’s available! You won’t regret it :)
Freeda's class was the highlight of...
Anne B,Sep 10, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Freeda's class was the highlight of our trip to Kerala. She made us feel like family from the moment we entered her home. We learned to make several authentic local dishes (and eat with our hands like the locals) and we feel confident to attempt Indian cooking at home. Wonderful experience!
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