Meet
Kalpana
Kalpana is a passionate home cook, travel enthusiast, and joyful homemaker. She is South Indian and based in Singapore, where she runs a small business specializing in authentic, preservative-free homemade curd made using a traditional fermentation process. A self-taught cook, she loves experimenting with new flavors, ingredients, and techniques. She enjoys exploring different cuisines and is always on the lookout for new recipes and cooking tips. When she’s not whipping up delicious dishes, she’s likely dreaming of the mountains, planning her next trek, or stargazing under open skies. With a warm smile, an open heart, and a table full of home-cooked food, Kalpana creates memorable experiences in her home, sharing stories and laughter, where every meal feels like a celebration.
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.
In-home meal:
(1-5 guests)
Enjoy a warm and authentic South Indian home dining experience in Singapore, close to Eastpoint Mall and Simei MRT station. Hosted by Kalpana, a passionate home cook originally from Tamil Nadu. This unique in-home meal offers a taste of traditional vegetarian South Indian cuisine, lovingly prepared using family recipes passed down through generations. Kalpana welcomes guests into her cozy home, where every dish tells a story of heritage, love, and flavor. From crispy kuzhi paniyaram (pan-fried rice and lentil dumplings) with coconut chutney to comforting sambar or rasam (a spicy, soup-like dish), poriyal (stir-fried vegetables), paruppu (lentils), and homemade curd, each element of the thali reflects the rich culinary traditions of South India. End your meal on a sweet note with a classic dessert like kesari (a semolina pudding made with ghee and sugar).
Whether you're a traveler seeking an authentic local experience in Singapore or a foodie eager to explore South Indian flavors, Kalpana's home is the perfect place to connect over delicious food and heartfelt hospitality.
Cooking experience:
(1-5 guests)
Join Kalpana in her home kitchen to learn to cook a traditional Indian vegetarian meal using family recipes. In this hands-on cooking class in Singapore, you’ll learn to prepare two dishes from scratch. Choose from one of three menu options: South Indian Thali, North Indian Thali, or Indian Breakfast. The cooking class lasts about 1.5 hours and includes practical tips and techniques that are essential to Indian home cooking. After the class, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare, sharing the experience with your host Kalpana and her family, when they’re around.
This Singapore cooking class is perfect for curious travelers, food lovers, and anyone looking to explore authentic Indian cuisine through a hands-on, cultural experience in a local home.
Notes:
Kalpana can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian or vegan diet, if informed in advance.
Languages spoken:
English, Hindi, Tamil, Telegu
Sample menu
Traveler reviews
More Than a Cooking Class – A Beautiful Cultural Experience
Spending an evening cooking with Kalpana in Singapore was pure magic. From the moment I stepped into her warm and fragrant kitchen, time seemed to slow down — spices toasted in the pan, laughter filled the air, and every dish told a story.
Under Kalpana’s gentle guidance, I learned to craft crispy Dosa, Arachuvitta Sambar rich with flavor, Rava Kesari glowing with saffron sweetness, and golden fried potatoes that tasted like comfort itself. We even ground our own Garam Masala by hand — the aroma was unforgettable.
When we finally sat down to share the meal with her family, it felt less like a class and more like being welcomed into a home. The food was extraordinary, but it was the warmth, humor, and generosity of spirit that truly made the evening shine.
If you want to taste the soul of South Indian cuisine right here in Singapore, spend an evening with Kalpana. It’s not just a cooking class — it’s a heartfelt journey through flavor, friendship, and home.
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Patrick
January 09, 2026
