ALILA MOMENT
The Spice Studio Session: Cooking with Chef Arun
Step behind the counter for an intimate culinary workshop with Chef Arun. Explore Goan spices and techniques, prepare a coastal feast, and savor your creation over conversation and cocktails.
Price
4000/- INR per couple,
2000/- INR per person
Duration
1 hour
Recommended Dress
Casual Attire
Additional Details
The Moment is done at our specialty Coastal Cuisine Restaurant, guided by the Chef, the guest is only required to choose the menu that will be prepared at the class and served to the guest at the table of their choice.
Experience
Let the aromas of Goa’s coast lead you to an interactive culinary session with Chef Arun at Spice Studio Restaurant. Begin with an introduction to locally sourced ingredients—fragrant spices, fresh seafood, and regional produce. As you don your apron, learn traditional techniques rooted in both Hindu and Portuguese traditions. Whether you’re perfecting fish curry or hand-rolling rice bread, the class is equal parts hands-on and heartwarming. End the experience by gathering around the table for a communal meal, toasting your effort with a feni cocktail and stories shared by the chef himself.
Itinerary
A Chef’s Welcome
Join Chef Arun at Spice Studio and receive your apron and intro to the day’s flavor-forward agenda.
Meet the Ingredients
Explore the ingredients and spices that define Goa’s culinary identity, with explanations of their origins and uses.
Coastal Cooking
Prepare a multi-dish menu with Chef Arun, learning tips and techniques passed through families and generations.
A Toast to the Table
Enjoy your finished meal with feni cocktails in the open air, celebrating the taste of place and the joy of sharing it.
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