KOKUM, the acclaimed Indian restaurant in East Dulwich, has announced the launch of an exciting new series of immersive cookery classes, running from April through to August. Led by Head Chef Sanjay Gour, the hands-on sessions will invite guests to explore the vibrant and diverse flavours of Indian cuisine, from making curries from scratch, to bread making, understanding Indian street food and BBQ’ing.
Chef Sanjay brings an impressive culinary background to the experience. Having grown up in Mumbai, he moved to London where he has worked in a number of Michelin-starred restaurants including Gymkhana and Murano by Angela Harnett where he played a key role in the opening. His breadth of expertise makes for an unforgettable afternoon of learning.
Each class is designed to focus on a different aspect of Indian cuisine, offering guests the opportunity to build confidence across a range of techniques and dishes. Highlights include Curry from Scratch: No Jar, No Paste, No Nonsense, where participants will learn to create a deeply flavourful, traditional on-the-bone chicken curry by mastering the balance of spice, heat, acidity, and sweetness.
Naan Stop: an Indian Bread Workshop where guests will discover the art of bread making, from soft, pillowy naan to flaky roti and perfectly charred flatbreads.
Meanwhile, Build Your Own Street Food Feast explores the bold, playful side of Indian cooking, with hands-on preparation of chaat bowls, pani puri, Bombay toasties, and vada pav, alongside an introduction to chutneys, textures, and flavour layering.
For the summer months, KOKUM will also host two outdoor-focused grilling sessions, KOKUM Summer Grill-Out: Smash, Sear & Spice and KOKUM Summer Grill-Out: Wings, Fire, & Fish. These classes will guide guests through the fundamentals of cooking over live fire, unlocking rich, smoky flavours, and confident grilling techniques.
Following each class, participants will sit down together to enjoy the dishes they have created. Each guest will also receive a thoughtfully curated goodie bag, complete with the essentials to recreate the dishes at home.
The classes will take place once a month on Saturday’s at KOKUM’s East Dulwich restaurant.
58-60 East Dulwich Road, Southwark, SE22 9AX
https://kokumlondon.com/