The Spice Club in Birmingham

My first ever cooking class (a birthday gift) and what a delightful experience it was! Monica send you an email prior the class to detail how to find the premises. Monica was extremely personable and quickly picked up on everyone’s name without asking twice. The class was seamless in delivery (massive shout out to Andy!) Monica was so friendly and extremely knowledgeable and I definitely came away with tips that I can use at home when cooking. I wouldn’t hesitate in booking onto another class.

Journey to Kolkata - Was another amazing cooking class with Monica and its the gift that keeps on giving. Having already done 8 classes, I'm still learning sooooo much all the different techniques, hints & tips, timing and of course, those pearls of wisdom that you'll never find in any indian cooking book, places the Spice Club in a league of it's own! And the coriander on the top is you get to eat the dishes afterwards and when you hear a chorus of OMG this is the best curry I've ever tasted, I can't really say anymore other than treat yourself, your family and friends and get involved because you will never look back.

This was a birthday present gift and what a lovely gift it was to. Very relaxed and friendly few hours. Well worth it. Monica hosts a great setup. Very informative, knowledgeable and well organised with the help of Andy. Both lovely people. Having been to India often and cook India food all the time, it was still great to cook and sample new dishes and try new techniques. Great to have regional themes as well. Cooking with a group of 8 was great, friendly, laid back and a real hoot. I would thoroughly recommend this to both newbies to Indian cooking and the more experienced to. I will be looking at other courses, Thank you Monica

Journey to Kolkata - Was another amazing cooking class with Monica and its the gift that keeps on giving. Having already done 8 classes, I'm still learning sooooo much all the different techniques, hints & tips, timing and of course, those pearls of wisdom that you'll never find in any indian cooking book, places the Spice Club in a league of it's own! And the coriander on the top is you get to eat the dishes afterwards and when you hear a chorus of OMG this is the best curry I've ever tasted, I can't really say anymore other than treat yourself, your family and friends and get involved because you will never look back.

Monica & team Thank you so much for making my Mum’s 80th Birthday special cherished memories X

Monica & team Thank you so much for making my Mum’s 80th Birthday special cherished memories X

Had an amazing Tandoori cooking experience with Monica. The class was broken down really well, super informative and the food we cooked was amazing 🤩 It was fantastic to have hints and tips and also how to cook Indian dishes in your own home without having to buy equipment you don’t have such as a clay oven. It was my first cookery class, and certainly won’t be my last 🙂

Great cookery class. Recommended.

We went to the Mumbai Street Food Cookery Class as a family and found it a thoroughly enjoyable, educational and utterly delicious experience. Monika was an excellent shikshak, spending time with each of the students, explaining the processes and use of spices in an easy to understand way. Would highly recommend.

Excellent Indian cookery course. Monica is a fantastic teacher, clear, engaging, enthusiastic and kept everyone involved. Highly recommend.

This was a birthday present for my husband. He doesnt cook that often. I think he is now really inspired to get into the kitchen. The whole experience was fantastic. Monica is so clear and interesting when imparting her knowledge and giving instructions. The course is intimate, informal and friendly, ensuring all attendees feel involved and can interact. I've come away with lots of new knowledge and insights into how to cook Indian food successfully.

My partner and I had a brilliant time at Monica’s Indian Cookery Masterclass. We learnt loads and Monica was very welcoming and knowledgeable and the food we made was absolutely delicious , the Rajasthani Dahi Aloo and the Papdi Chaat were genuinely two of the nicest things I have ever eaten. Came home so inspired we made chapatis straight away ! Highly recommend!

Monica's Mughlai Feast Dec 2023 I recently attended an Indian cookery course led by the incredible Monica and her talented assistant, Andy. The Mughlai feast we prepared was nothing short of extraordinary, I attended with three friends for our Christmas do. We were all amazed by the quality of food we prepared, we are very average cooks and this showed how every detail was expertly guided. The experience was heightened by Monica's warmth and Andy's helpfulness. Doing this with three friends and others who booked on to the class added a delightful communal aspect. I highly recommend this course for an unforgettable culinary treat!

I just had a 1-2-1 cooking lesson with Monica and she is knowledgeable and passionate about Indian food and engaging. Monica made it easy for me to learn many new techniques including how to make authentic masala and panch phoron and introduced me to amchur, carom seeds and chaat masala. I cooked Punjabi samosas, shahi murgh makhani, channa masala, chapatis and Bengali tomato chutney. The food was fantastic with a little help from Monica of course! Highly recommended, thanks Monica.

Fabulous food, wonderfully engaging hands-on teaching. Best gift received for a long time. Monica makes it an easy journey into an new world of culinary expertise. Hints and tips abound for easy cooking ideas. Brilliant class.

We had a great evening class with Monica, great communication, COVID protection and made everyone feel extremely welcome. Learnt loads and some great tips on improving your cooking skills. At the end of the session the food that was cooked was so tasty. We will be going again and can highly recommend

I attended the coastal class last week. Made to feel welcome and Monica ensured that everyone got involved and no one was left out. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it to anyone. Particularly enjoyed the end where you get to eat the results!!

I attended Monica’s Panis and Paratha’s cooking masterclass yesterday and thought the whole experience was excellent. Monica and Andy were also very patient and helpful throughout the whole class. For the price that you pay, the whole customer experience is value for money and I have already booked on my next event with the Spice Club.

We had a wonderful private cooking session with Monica and we were amazed! Monica was so welcoming and started with a fun spice quiz 😄! Throughout the session we learnt all about cooking techniques and tricks of the trade whilst making the menu that we pre-selected. And I must say the food we made was delicious! Monica was amazing and friendly putting us at ease immediately; we really enjoyed our The Spice Club experience! Can't wait to get cooking again! Thank you Monica!

I purchased the cookery class in Birmingham for myself and my mother and it was one of the best purchases we made. We attended the Biryani masterclass, and it certainly did not disappoint! We learnt tremendous amounts and the food we cooked was delicious. Monica was the best host! I booked the class almost 12 months before attending- and within this time i actually turned vegetarian, when attending the course i was happy to cook but not sample the food due to its being a lamb dish. At the end Monica prepared my own vegetarian meal so that i could join in with the evening feast! which was incredible! Monica was very welcoming and made us feel very at ease. We were greeted with a cardamon tea which was delicious. I would highly recommend! Thank you Spice Club!

My wife bought me this for a birthday present. I cook a lot of Indian food and have been to India and wasn't;t sure how much I'd learn. Well, I learned loads and it was done in a really friendly, entertaining way. We all cooked getting our hands dirty, by all helping different parts of the four courses (which we ended up eating for lunch at the end). Monica the Instructor made sure she did very little, so we were all gaining experience. The four courses (which were delicious!) were prepared in parallel, so time spent was informative and made easy. I can't wait to try these recipes at home soon. I was dropped off, but I think parking should be easy outside. It's a 10 minute walk from Moor Street station in Birmingham, I'll definitely be going to one of the other classes they do.

I would definitely recommend attending one of Monica's courses. She immediately made us feel welcome and we had such a fun night learning how to cook authentic Kashmiri food - ending in an amazing feast! Can't wait to try our recipes out at home!

A wonderful evening cooking aromatic Punjabi food with the perfect teacher, Monica; followed by sitting down and filling ourselves! The best daal I've ever tasted and amazing Papadi Chaat.

We had such a fun and memorable experience in the kitchen with Monica! The dishes were really fun to make, we learned so much about spices and Indian cooking techniques (it's not as difficult as I feared!) and we had a beautiful lunch at the end. Definitely a recommended experience! Book early because the classes are very popular!

We had a fabulous time at The Spice Club learning to make dosas. Monica made the class really friendly and interesting. It was so informative and fun, really cannot rate it highly enough!

I attended the Tandoori Indian Masterclass and had so much fun! From the moment I booked on to the class to after the class had taken place, I had direct contact with Monica at the Spice Club. Monica is very responsive and informative about any questions I had about the class. Before even attending the class, it already felt very personal. There were several classes to choose to book from on the spice club site and all are very different but I recommend booking on quick as they can get sold out up to few months in advance. The location of the class is in Digbeth so its close to the city centre and you can find some free on street parking. Monica provides the details in advance of the class so that made it much easier. The class was attended by 8 people which created a very intimate and informal experience. We all got equally involved, it was very interactive and we all got a chance to get to know each other over the course of the class. Monica was able to create the perfect blend of making the class fun but equally focused on learning the recipes. So many tips and tricks were given so that I can go away and cook the same recipes in my own kitchen. The class was very well organised. Being Indian myself, I didn't know how I'd benefit from this having grown up in a kitchen where we already cook punjabi food on a daily basis. Saying that, everything I learnt to cook was nothing I had ever cooked before or methods of cooking that I was familiar with. At the end of the class we got to sit down and eat our meal together. The food was very tasty. I honestly have no areas of critique or room for improvement. I felt the class was value for money and have already recommended this to so many of my friends and family. I would definitely consider booking onto another class.

Had a great morning at the spice club. Very interactive and Monica made it great fun. We learnt a lot and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Punjabi? Vegan? Together? What a great way to start the day!?! A cooking class. This is actually my second class with The Spice Club, the first one Mumbai Street Food and the second, Punjabi Vegan Dinner Party. Monica was the perfect host & chef. Her understanding on indian cuisine is on point! We learnt so many tips and tricks along the way. Being indian myself, I found myself saying 'oohh I didn't know that' a few times!! A class suitable for anyone, I actually took my 14 year nephew and he really enjoyed it, he decided to make the samosas as part of his school cooking project. No mater how well or not you know Indian cuisine, this is definitely a fun, interactive and refreshing way to learn. I'd highly recommend it with friends, a date or even solo!

Wow, amazing cultural experience and insight into Asian cuisine we came away feeling on a positive high.

I really enjoyed the Indian street food course in Birmingham. I learned a lot and Monica was very informative and friendly It was a wonderful 70th birthday present from my daughters and I especially enjoyed eating the food afterwards I look forward to cooking the food for the family. Thanks again Monica

Great way to spend an evening. Also the perfect gift for any foodies or lovers of Indian food in your life.

We went as a family of 4 with next to no knowledge other than cooking from a jar. The 3 hours was very hands on, the food was the nicest food I had ever tasted and it was so easy to make. Monica is what makes the experience great, you can see she has a passion for the food rather than just there as a business to make as mush profit as possible. After cooking we got waited on and ate like kings, even the wine was delicious. We travelled 170 miles to get there and it was well worth it.

Fantastic course in cooking Indian dishes. Really relaxed and very well taught. Looking forward to my next course. I would highly recommend this to everyone.

Great experience - informal and friendly set up but with high quality teaching, recipes and ingredients. Can thoroughly recommend.

Brilliant cooking experience with Monica cooking true authentic Indian food. Me and partner learned a lot. Great experience, and a great gift from my wife. Loved every moment and definitely will be back to learn some more amazing tasty dishes. So much so, i cooked for the family the day after and they now think i'm a professional! haha thanks Monica :) The class was intimate and was well paced. Can't wait for the next one!

I looked everywhere to find a good Indian cookery class which I could get for my husband for Christmas. I most certainly found it. Monica was fabulous and kept the class fun yet informative regardless of what level of cooking experience you have. We went to the Kashmiri class and the food was truly stunning ... I haven’t bought a chapatti since (homemade all the way now!!). We can’t wait to do the Indian Street Food class next. Try it. You won’t be disappointed!!!

Excellent cookery course with some complex sounding dishes made so easy and accessible. Monica was friendly and knowledgeable and the class was completely hands on. I would say it was great value for money as I have made several dishes from the Street Food Cookery Class at home. Lunch is included and as the classes are small and informal, it was a lot of fun dining on our own food! I would highly recommend it and will be booking again