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Host: Naina

Atlanta, GA, United States

USD
$37-$139 per person

Authentic Indian, Persian or Eastern Mediterranean Cooking Class in Decatur

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Naina

Naina (pronounced Nine-ah) is an experienced culinary entrepreneur; teaching people how to cook brings Naina the utmost joy! Her passion for food, cooking and spices has taken her on a mission to demystify the cuisine of India, Persia and the Near East. A warm and fun host, Naina is excited to help guests experience the joy in making and enjoying a wide range of both authentic, Indian-inspired and fusion dishes. She also teaches dozens of dishes that draw on her Persian heritage, hosting from her beautiful home and kitchen in Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta. When she isn’t cooking or with her family, you will probably find Chef Naina meditating! She believes deeply in the power of food and cooking to keep you present, engaged with the senses and in the moment. She offers workshops that bring her love of cooking and consciousness together in a unique program called Feed Your Peace.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (4-6 guests) Meet your host Naina at her large and beautifully designed home and kitchen in Decatur, located 20 minutes from midtown Atlanta. Join her in her kitchen, a wide open contemporary space and sip on a refreshing drink and snack as you learn to cook an Indian or Persian inspired seasonal meal. During this professional, hands-on cooking class in Atlanta, learn the techniques involved in making 2-3 dishes such as an Indian street food appetizer (chaat) characterized by an explosion of flavors, an Indian or Persian inspired seasonal main dish, and a dessert. A confidence-inspiring cook, Naina encourages people to cook based on what you taste, see and smell. You will learn to cook 2 focal dishes from scratch during your cooking lesson that lasts about 2 hours. After cooking, sit down at the table to share the Indian meal you helped prepare with Naina.

On days they are available you may be joined by Naina's husband Cyrus, a beer aficionado and her two delightful children. Naina is excited to share her culture through food and offers authentic Indian & Persian cooking classes in Atlanta. She can also accommodate dietary requests so please include any dietary restrictions, if any, when making your booking.

Market visit: (1-6 guests) Meet your host Naina at Your Dekalb Farmer's Market. This is a lively, indoor covered market with a wide selection of produce, meat, seafood and specialty foods. Walk through the market and explore with your host local and regional produce, meat and spices sold by her favored vendors at the market. Your market tour will last about one and a half hours.

If you're interested in a tour of an authentic Indian market instead, let Naina know when making your booking and she will meet you at Cherian's International Grocery, a 5-min drive from her home. Learn about the ingredients that belong in Indian cooking as Naina introduces you to a variety of Indian spices, lentils, grains and tropical vegetables that you may not see in a regular grocery store. If you follow the tour with a cooking experience, Naina will surely point out ingredients and spices that will be used in your meal! A short 5-min drive back to her home then begins your hands-on Atlanta cooking class.

Notes: Naina requests a minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 6 for the private cooking experience but is willing to host fewer guests as long as they pay for a total of 4 guests.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Drink options: Mango lassi | Fresh spiced limeade | Persian tea
  • Snack: Crudites with a roasted eggplant or "Pim-Indo" cheese dip
  • Chaat appetizer: Aloo tikki chole or Indian inspired nachos
  • Main options: Indo-Persian inspired fried chicken | A variety of curries | Persian & Near Eastern Mezze spread
  • Dessert options: Shrikhand with seasonal fruit | Baklava rolls | Persian Love Cake

Traveler reviews

5.0 (6)
This was too much fun! Chef Naina and her able assistant Melanie guided us through the creation of a fabulous Indian meal from starter to dessert. Their meticulous preparation and attention to detail is obvious. Detailed recipes are provided and everything is explained as you go along, and Naina will even help you adapt the recipes to suit your equipment and spice cabinet where she can. There is plenty of hands-on too, so you can help with chopping, mixing and assembling. As a bonus you get a bit of a history lesson on the migration of people and food. Oh, and the meal was delicious, so come hungry.
- tom September 28, 2026
If you’re looking for a delicious, delightful and educational experience you must book time with Chef Naina. I went with four friends and all thoroughly enjoyed it! We toured every isle in an Indian supermarket and she took her time talking about culinary and cultural traditions, history as well. She is very knowledgeable. We went back to her home and experienced an interactive cooking class which we then gathered around the table with Chef Naina and her sous chef, Melanie, to enjoy the delicious meal we had prepared. Highly recommend this experience!! Chef Naina is personable, knowledgeable and fun.
- melody August 11, 2026
Our experience with Chef Naina was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, she welcomed us in such a warm, affectionate, and cozy way that we instantly felt at home. She is really professional, not only is her culinary skill and flavor profile truly spectacular, but she was also so patient in explaining every single ingredient and detail of the dishes to us. Beyond the incredible food, we shared wonderful conversations throughout a truly delicious dinner. Chef Naina made this evening unforgettable and turned it into a truly memorable experience.
- gabriel August 05, 2026
Chef Naina’s class is a must do! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time not only preparing and eating delicious food, but also learning about interesting aspects of Indian food and culture.
- stephan June 27, 2026
We had a wonderful time with Chef Naina and a truly custom tailored experience. She is very passionate about what she does and very knowledgeable when it comes to all the different foods and spices of multiple cultures. We all felt very welcomed and comfortable during the class and it had a very family type of feel to it. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested.
- John October 26, 2025
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Naina

$37-$139 USD

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  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $125 $125
Market Tour
 $50 $37 $37
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $139 $139
Alcohol
 $15 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $125 $125
Market Tour
 $50 $37 $37
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $139 $139
Alcohol
 $15 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
Market Tour
 10:00am-12:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-3:00pm 4:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Naina

Naina (pronounced Nine-ah) is an experienced culinary entrepreneur; teaching people how to cook brings Naina the utmost joy! Her passion for food, cooking and spices has taken her on a mission to demystify the cuisine of India, Persia and the Near East. A warm and fun host, Naina is excited to help guests experience the joy in making and enjoying a wide range of both authentic, Indian-inspired and fusion dishes. She also teaches dozens of dishes that draw on her Persian heritage, hosting from her beautiful home and kitchen in Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta. When she isn’t cooking or with her family, you will probably find Chef Naina meditating! She believes deeply in the power of food and cooking to keep you present, engaged with the senses and in the moment. She offers workshops that bring her love of cooking and consciousness together in a unique program called Feed Your Peace.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (4-6 guests) Meet your host Naina at her large and beautifully designed home and kitchen in Decatur, located 20 minutes from midtown Atlanta. Join her in her kitchen, a wide open contemporary space and sip on a refreshing drink and snack as you learn to cook an Indian or Persian inspired seasonal meal. During this professional, hands-on cooking class in Atlanta, learn the techniques involved in making 2-3 dishes such as an Indian street food appetizer (chaat) characterized by an explosion of flavors, an Indian or Persian inspired seasonal main dish, and a dessert. A confidence-inspiring cook, Naina encourages people to cook based on what you taste, see and smell. You will learn to cook 2 focal dishes from scratch during your cooking lesson that lasts about 2 hours. After cooking, sit down at the table to share the Indian meal you helped prepare with Naina.

On days they are available you may be joined by Naina's husband Cyrus, a beer aficionado and her two delightful children. Naina is excited to share her culture through food and offers authentic Indian & Persian cooking classes in Atlanta. She can also accommodate dietary requests so please include any dietary restrictions, if any, when making your booking.

Market visit: (1-6 guests) Meet your host Naina at Your Dekalb Farmer's Market. This is a lively, indoor covered market with a wide selection of produce, meat, seafood and specialty foods. Walk through the market and explore with your host local and regional produce, meat and spices sold by her favored vendors at the market. Your market tour will last about one and a half hours.

If you're interested in a tour of an authentic Indian market instead, let Naina know when making your booking and she will meet you at Cherian's International Grocery, a 5-min drive from her home. Learn about the ingredients that belong in Indian cooking as Naina introduces you to a variety of Indian spices, lentils, grains and tropical vegetables that you may not see in a regular grocery store. If you follow the tour with a cooking experience, Naina will surely point out ingredients and spices that will be used in your meal! A short 5-min drive back to her home then begins your hands-on Atlanta cooking class.

Notes: Naina requests a minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 6 for the private cooking experience but is willing to host fewer guests as long as they pay for a total of 4 guests.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Drink options: Mango lassi | Fresh spiced limeade | Persian tea
  • Snack: Crudites with a roasted eggplant or "Pim-Indo" cheese dip
  • Chaat appetizer: Aloo tikki chole or Indian inspired nachos
  • Main options: Indo-Persian inspired fried chicken | A variety of curries | Persian & Near Eastern Mezze spread
  • Dessert options: Shrikhand with seasonal fruit | Baklava rolls | Persian Love Cake

Traveler reviews

5.0 (6)
This was too much fun! Chef Naina and her able assistant Melanie guided us through the creation of a fabulous Indian meal from starter to dessert. Their meticulous preparation and attention to detail is obvious. Detailed recipes are provided and everything is explained as you go along, and Naina will even help you adapt the recipes to suit your equipment and spice cabinet where she can. There is plenty of hands-on too, so you can help with chopping, mixing and assembling. As a bonus you get a bit of a history lesson on the migration of people and food. Oh, and the meal was delicious, so come hungry.
- tom September 28, 2026
If you’re looking for a delicious, delightful and educational experience you must book time with Chef Naina. I went with four friends and all thoroughly enjoyed it! We toured every isle in an Indian supermarket and she took her time talking about culinary and cultural traditions, history as well. She is very knowledgeable. We went back to her home and experienced an interactive cooking class which we then gathered around the table with Chef Naina and her sous chef, Melanie, to enjoy the delicious meal we had prepared. Highly recommend this experience!! Chef Naina is personable, knowledgeable and fun.
- melody August 11, 2026
Our experience with Chef Naina was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, she welcomed us in such a warm, affectionate, and cozy way that we instantly felt at home. She is really professional, not only is her culinary skill and flavor profile truly spectacular, but she was also so patient in explaining every single ingredient and detail of the dishes to us. Beyond the incredible food, we shared wonderful conversations throughout a truly delicious dinner. Chef Naina made this evening unforgettable and turned it into a truly memorable experience.
- gabriel August 05, 2026
Chef Naina’s class is a must do! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time not only preparing and eating delicious food, but also learning about interesting aspects of Indian food and culture.
- stephan June 27, 2026
We had a wonderful time with Chef Naina and a truly custom tailored experience. She is very passionate about what she does and very knowledgeable when it comes to all the different foods and spices of multiple cultures. We all felt very welcomed and comfortable during the class and it had a very family type of feel to it. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested.
- John October 26, 2025
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $125 $125
Market Tour
 $50 $37 $37
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $139 $139
Alcohol
 $15 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $125 $125
Market Tour
 $50 $37 $37
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $139 $139
Alcohol
 $15 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
Market Tour
 10:00am-12:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-3:00pm 4:00pm-9:00pm
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