“Great 11/10…

understanding that the base will allow development towards numerous dishes.”  –

Rob Whistlecroft, January 2025.

“Great day thanks!

Great day with excellent chefs imparting their local knowledge of Punjabi cooking.  Great opportunity to switch off and do something different”.

Jim Phillips, January 2025.

Sundeep, January 2025.

“Very good, relaxed, Great company learning the background of the food!”  –

Jason Pincombe, January 2025.

“Top notch.. Great fun day…

Relaxed atmosphere, informative day.  Learnt loads and ate loads.  What more can you ask for !  Thank you very much”

Mark. January 2025.

“We learnt a lot, starting from the raw ingredients, cutting to shape & size & how to cook.  Also the background information about Punjabi food was very interesting.  Both Surinder & Safia were very attentive to all of us, very patient in explaining & altogether very cordial.

This Indian Experience cookery workshop was run very professionally by our hosts Surinder & Safia.  both were very attentive & took time to explain methods & ingredients to us in detail.  On the whole, a great way to spend the best part of a day! Thank you both!”.

Kate & Greg Then. January 2025.

“I felt it exceeded my expectations…

.I enjoyed the relaxed atmsophere. I was very impressed with the relaxed atmosphere and how approachable the ladies were””.  –

Joshua Baldwin, January 2025.

“Excellent. The additional info provided by Surinder and Safia lots of guidance. Very very friendly atmosphere. Lovely location. I would be very happy to recommend to others. Very enjoyable experience and I learned a lot.”  –

Kevin Boylan, October 2024.

“Very interesting introduction to Punjabi cooking the onion bhaji were brilliant.

James Garwood, October 2024.

Hannah Knox, October 2024.

“Exceeded my expectations, very good, excellent. The warm friendly and supportive environment for inexperienced cooks like me! Thank you both for a wonderfully warm welcome and your informative workshop we enjoyed all of it”.

Anthony Knox. October 2024.

“Excellent. Learning! I had a great day, excellent day beautiful home and friendly very friendly hosts brilliant, thank you!”  –

Sue Lloyd., October 2024.

“Excellent relaxed pace and great to learn the basics of Indian Punjabi cooking and small group excellent day and great to learn skills to take home. I would recommend this day to others. Very knowledgeable family team”.  –

Stephanie Garwood, October 2024.

“Excellent. The variety and background to the prepared dishes. The atmosphere from the first meeting was friendly and encouraging. At no time did I feel intimidated and when help was needed, it was there immediately a very enjoyable day”.

Glenn Bunn . October 2024.

“Above & Beyond. The entire organisation is planned beautifully. An exceptionally well organised and well taught today for phenomenal amount of knowledge and experience provided in an easily digestible manner. A great day. Thank you”.  –

Jamie Elliot, July 2024.

“All that I’d hoped for and more.

Gill Fraser, July 2024.

“Fab! Everything. Very good day with exceptional hosts. Very informative.

Norman Husband/Fiona Miller. July 2024.

“Great basis for more cooking,

Excellent

Andy Smith, July 2024.

“Absolutely! Exceeded.

Maggie Smith, July 2024.

“More than met my expectations …all of the day.

June Podbielski . July 2024.

“Excellent, informative.  Wonderful day.  Made so welcome in your beautiful home. Food was amazing – going to enjoy eating tonight.  Will recommend to everyone. Will return again”.  –

Sarah Morris, May 2024.

“Excellent tuition in a friendly & informal setting.  A great introduction to cooking Indian food”. –

Andrew Comer, May 2024.

“100% Really informative.  So good to understand about spicing & temperatures.  Everything was great.  Fun, informative, useful, delicious”.  –

Louise Alexander, May 2024.

“I am not a cook, so was very happy with the one-to-one tuition.  Very relaxed.  Loved the experience very much” –

Andy Old. May 2024.

“Excellent, informative, well-delivered.  A very informative day, well presented by excellent [Surinder & Safia].  Good hands-on experience.  Brilliant choice of dishes.  Wonderful day, wonderful people. Thank you” –

Chris Swain. May 2024.

“Amazing – the added history of the food was excellent.  Friendly hosts & great knowledge. Brilliant”.

Mat Prestwich, May 2024.

“Very enjoyable. The hosts…Fun, interesting”.  –

Mat Beadle, May 2024.

” It completely exceeded my expectations, the knowledge, hands-on approach and kindness was exceptional.

I would highly recommend this day to others.  The facilities and knowledge were exceptional.  Surinder & Safia were totally charming and hands-on and made the day fun and enjoyable.  The food produced was amazing and the cultural and historical learning fascinating.  Love what you doing! Please keep on doing it! Thank you for such a superb day xx”.

Kirsty Biles, May 2024.

“I found it very informative from a historic view and from a food perspective.  The knowledge of food and culture is outstanding and passed on brilliantly to the group.

A brilliant experience. I have learned a huge amount today and will be trying these dishes at home very soon.  The way all the information is put across is so well done, and having such good supervision whilst we were cooking. Absolutely brilliant day.  I would highly recommend this course to anyone who loves cooking and history” –

Glenn Mason. May 2024.

“Exceeded my expectations.  Really enjoyed the family feel of Surinder & Safia’s teaching. The dishes taught were extremely good and varied and we learnt several techniques.  The insight into Punjabi history was very interesting and put the food into a cultural and geographic context.  Thank you for a lovely day out, and one which I would be pleased to recommend…” –

Liam O’Gorman. May 2024.

“Friendly, pleasant, very informative and easy-going.  I really enjoyed the day, it didn’t feel rushed and I cold go at my own pace. I think you have it all pretty well sussed”. –

Steve Thomas, May 2024.

“I really enjoyed it.  It was far better than I could imagine! 100% would recommend to anyone, so much more than a cooking day.  You learn so much about food and culture and its run by such lovely people”.

Meredith Bowden, May 2024.

“Excellent experience.  Plenty of background information & clear explanation of technique.  Very enjoyable day”.  –

Billy Smith, May 2024.

“It exceeded my expectations.  I had a great time learnt a lot about Punjabi food. …it was a great day.  I learnt a lot and would love to come back on other courses”.  –

Arthur Bowden, May 2024.

“Clear instructions and help.  Very patient teaching.  Thank you for a great day.”.  –

Yola Munro, May 2024.

“Exceeded them at all stages.  A brilliant day the hours flew by.  Such engaging and knowledgeable teachers.  I learnt loads from beginning to end.  Brilliant to have constructive feedback and instruction as we went along.  A full immersive experience. I would recommend staying for the evening after to enjoy the food and company and a drink. Nice small intimate group, made some new friends”.

Gavin Waller, April 2024.

“Expectations were exceeded in terms of quality, delivery and duration. Every element was mon….enjoyable. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish…and recommend to others” –

The Robinsons. April 2024.

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Above expectations- an array of new skills form chopping to using all senses for long and slow cooking. An amazing experience from start to finish.  Safia & Surinder are so knowledgeable and generous with their patience and sharing.  I now feel armed with the basics to do more culinary explorations to come, at home with my own family.  Thank you. I’ve had a wonderful day.” –

Sarah Edwards, April 2024.

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Exceeded expectations fantastic day very informative and fun day.  A lot of great tips that I will try at home soon.  Will definitely recommend to friends”. –

Steve Marshall, April 2024.

“Just brilliant, exceeded and expectations. Learning a lot about the culture, food preparation and what’s important when cooking, spending time with the family. From the moment we were greeted I felt in safe and professional hands.  The day was magical, learning new techniques, culture of Punjabi cooking.   Your passion and love for history, family and cooking is wonderful.  Thank you for making us all so welcome, beautiful people”.

Natalie Phillips-Marshall, April 2024.

“It was excellent. Loved the detail.  This was a very friendly course.  We had the best teachers who were very kind and patient. The food I cooked was well worth taking home.  I can definitely recommend this to others”.  –

Judy Belli, April 2024.

“I really enjoyed the cooking and shared meal.  Really easy to follow with great knowledge of food…could answer all questions. Thanks so much”.  –

Janet Waller,  April 2024.

“Exceeded my expectations – very well run throughout and enjoyed the additional cultural and historical aspects added during the day.  Would definitely recommend.  very interesting course well delivered and all of the food was great” -Paul Morgan, March 2024.

“The workshop was very thorough, informative and time was taken by Surinder & Safia to ensure everyone was happy with the instructions and method. My expectation was exceeded.  I would definitely recommend to others.  Safia & Surinder really took the time to get to know us, individually support our education and ensure we were happy” – India S. March 2024.

“Exceeded expectations.  Really enjoyed it. This was a Christmas present for my husband but I came too!…and I am so pleased I did.   Safi & Surinder were so supportive and helpful and I feel confident that I could replicate the dishes again.  Superb day.  Very interesting explanantion of the history/culture of Punjab” –

Astrid T, March 2024.

“More than exceeded expectations. Excellent.  Really interesting day.  Both Surinder & Safia were really professional & so instructive.  Would defnitely recommend to friends & family.” – Ian T, March 2024.

“Very clean and spacious creating a lovely environment.  I would tell others how friendly & intimate setting it is for a lovely day cooking.  Both Surinder & Safia great knowledge and passed this on in a way that was easy to understand.  Thank you so much for your time and effort” –  Paul Dent, March 2024.

“Attending a Pure Punjabi cookery experience has enhanced my self-taught Indian cookery skills.  Hearing from Surinder how she learned from her mother & then Safia from her mother Surinder, was fascinating.  I only wish I has started when I was 7 years old too!  Today provided authentic and traditional Punjabi cookery – netiher of which I have been able to glean from Indian recipes on the Internet alone. An enriching experience I hope to continue building on with Pure Punjabi.” – Sally Mayell, March 2024.

“Everything is explained so thoroughly – learnt so much.  Worth every penny.  Such lovely people.  They take their time to explain and show you how to do everything. Highly recommend to anyone interested in Punjabi cookery” -Elaine White, March 2024.

” Above & beyond, from start to finish…Surinder & Safia are the most welcoming hosts/teachers that you would ever meet.  So patient & knowledgeable with the whole group.  Would definitely recommend any of their courses & will hopefully attend another one soon. Amazing day, thank you so much” – Paula Thayer, March 2024.

“Surpassed all expectations.  Bought for as a gift, didn’t know what to expect.  Really enjoyed all aspects of the day.  It feeels like I have learnt a lot in a short time” – Ian Matthews, March 2024.

“It exceeded them [expectations] A lovely introduction to your food, drink and culture. And I loved the potted history too.

If you love Indian food and are looking for an introduction to cooking it, a day with Pure Punjabi is an absolute treat.  Highly recommend.” –

Dee Flower, March 2024.

“I have learnt the basics that will enable me to experiment further.  I love the idea of not accurately measuring things.  Fantastic Day.  Great surroundings. Great banter.  Great recipes.  Great history.  Great food.” –  Steve Curnow , March 2024.

“Learning about the family connections and traditions was great, and how they are chaging over time, but without losing skills taught form generation to generation.” – Nicola Harris, March 2024.

“Do not hesitate in booking one of these courses.  It is absolutely worth it.  You learn a lot and have an absolutely enjoyable time doing so.  Surinder & Safia are an excellent teaching duo and they impart so much genuine knowlwdge to you during the day.  The day flew by.  It wasn’t rushed and if you like food then 100% you won’t be disappointed” – Christian Ardron,  March 2024.

” Well structured.  Like the teaching & fundamentals of history of the region…overall great experience”, Nicholas Flower,  March 2024.

“It was great.  Very interesting…eating what I cooked and meeting my hosts and hearing about how they were taught to cook.  A .wonderful and informative day  Thank you for sharing” -Sheila S., February 2024.

” It exceeded my expectations!  the friendliness and in-depth teaching and explanations throughout the day.  Surinder & Safia are perfect hosts & teachers.  They both have great knowledge of their food & culture as you would expect, and enthusiastically share this in a very friendly way.  The day was very laid back and enjoyable” – Sally Gerrish, February 2024.

” It was excellent.  Thank you for a great day”, David Cox, February 2024.

” A very enjoyable day. good pace, lots of explanation.  Great aprons!  Loved the family approach & stories.” – Graham E., February 2024.

“Although the food cooked seems simple on the face of it, the flavours were fantastic, and it forms a wonderful starting point for discovering North Indian food.  Wonderful hosts and a very enjoyable day” – Dom , February 2024.

“Good food. Good company. Knowledgeable teachers. Good food. Good fun! Which is why food was twice.  A friendly family business that does fun classes with a great teacher to student ratio.  Extremely knowledgeable that also looks into the ‘why’ things are taught, as much as the ‘how’.  The day flew by well concluded by us eating the fruits of our labours plus enough to take home.” -Paul Burrell, February 2024.

“Excellent.  Have learnt new methods and is a relaxing way to learn.  A very relaxing and informative teaching course.  Good venue and facilities provided.  Well structured” -Kalpna Shah,  February 2024.

” Practical & tasting (enjoyed the most).” -Richard Hodges, January 2024.

” Really enjoyable and enlightening day on the origins of Punjabi food and cooking.  The day’s tuition is informal, Surinder & Safia are so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.  Thank you both, (plus Arun).” – Vincent Laramy, January 2024.

” Even better than I expected.  It was great, good fun & informative.  Thank you!” -Chris Kirkland, January 2024.

” What a brilliant day, enjoyed every minute and the food (and drink), we made was delicious. Thank you both for a wonderful day, you were informative, knowledgeable and kind.” – Diane Williams, January 2024.

” Absolutely exceeded expectations – amazing day, so interesting… learning about traditional history of Punjab region & traditions” – Charlie Oxley, January 2024.

” Friendly family tuition.  I am leaving feeling inspired to try out some of the techniques at home.  Surinder & Safia share some of their history and culture and are a delight to learn from.” -Rachael Ridgeway, January 2024.

” Perfectly and more. The whole experience. Thank you for sharing. An immersive and thoroughly pleasurable experience. Thanks to Surinder & Safia” -Alan Thomas,  January 2024.

“You were both so friendly  – thank you. You’ve got to try this!  Go hungry, go home full, and excited by your new skills.” – Sally Perry, January 2024.

“Great tutors, set up excellent, fantastic fun The personal nature of the course and the linking to Punjabi culture & home life.  Fellow participants were lovely too. I had a fun day course, the tutors are so friendly and knowledgeable.  The small group format allowed for individual tuition.  The organisation and set up of the cooking space is highly professional.  Excellent company, very good value for money.” – Christine Foulkes , January 2024.

” Memorable day…a memorable birthday experience.  The authenticity, knowledge of Safia & Surinder, patience & guidance made it a special day.  Thank you x” – Neil Dutton, January 2024.

” Exceeded expectations.  I had an amazing day.  Learnt more in a day than all the cookbooks, online recipes, TV shows & videos.   Really enjoyed the context around Punjabi history, which was sensitively handled, and all with patience & humour & good company.” – Kiran Kapur, January 2024.

” Over and above my expectations.  Brilliant explanation of methods/reasons why. Happy atmosphere, excellent & approachable teachers.  Wonderful experience.  Very interesting explanation of whys & wherefores of Punjabi cooking.  Great atmosphere, excellent facilities & teaching.  Thoroughly recommend.” – Rosemary Warren, January 2024.

” Brilliant.” – Susan Baker,  January 2024.

” In every way surpassed (expectations). Enjoyed every minute of the course, really appreciated the passed down knowledge which is otherwise difficult to come by. Would highly recommend Safia & Surinder’s cooking courses to anyone who loves to cook.” – Louis Parisi,  January 2024.

“Loved it!  Lovely day out” – Tom Irving, January 2024.

“This Mother & Daughter team will give you a fantastic grounding & base knowledge for creating delicious Punjabi food. A day you won’t forget and skills you’ll keep for life.’ – Briony M, October 2023.

“The day was booked for us. It was a completely immersive day. I learned so much more than cooking!  I learned so much about the family, culture, history… The pace of the course forces you to slow down and learn.  I feel like I have been on holiday for a fortnight. This family are so generous with their knowledge.  I feel proud hearing their journey and seeing their achievements”.    Emily N.  October 2023.

“A fantastic experience with a great group of people. Lots of laughter. Surinder & Safia are brilliant teachers/hosts!’ – Debb P,   October 2023.

“Great overview of culinary bases through localised dishes – interesting to hear about your family history and culture along with history & the Punjab region.’ Claire D,  October 2023.

“Intimate and interesting looking experience, done at a relaxing pace with extremely knowledgeable and friendly hosts. Would recommend to others.’ – Matt O,  October 2023.

‘A Genuinely fantastic experience. Great hosts and very educational, with a really unique fusion of Punjabi food, drink and culture. Highly recommend!’ –  Dal N, October 2023.

‘Really good course, interesting & useful. Group size ideal. Will be recommending to all.’ – Frankie, October 2023.

“Excellent and Incredibly informative cookery experience. Very relaxed, friendly environment and would more than recommend to friends, family, colleagues etc! Thank you so much” – Victoria U,  October 2023.

“I really enjoyed the whole day very well run, a great setting, it was very relaxed…the different processes…loved every minute.” – Michael Gardner, August 2023.

“Great knowledge and easy step by step instructions to make each dish. Not rushed or hurried so can really enjoy the whole experience.” – Kevin Thornton, August 2023.

“I booked the Indian experience as a birthday present for my dad. We enjoyed every second, the food and atmosphere was fantastic, very informative, and we are looking forward to coming again.” – Ashley Bean, August 2023.

“We prepared a lot of dishes…encouraging, positive, comfortable…good learning experience.” – Norma Rowe, August 2023.

“Surinder and Safia make things fun and easy to follow. I would recommend the experience!…ended up with a much better understanding of how to prepare and cook Punjabi food…trying different food than what you’d normally get in an Indian restaurant.” – Lorna Robertson, August 2023.

“A great experience in cooking and the Punjab culture the instructors were very knowledgeable and had an easy to understand way of teaching.  I now feel more confident in cooking Indian/Punjabi food from scratch.” – Bill Robertson, August 2023.

“An experience you have to experience, cook your own lunch, take enough home to feed a family and get taught how to do it all by professionals. It was made so easy to follow due to the teachers being always on hand.” – Allan Moore, August 2023.

“Surinder and Safia gave us a wonderful day with lots of laughter and fun alongside excellent tuition and a great selection of recipes. They made us feel that we really could produce a delicious meal, so we did.  I would thoroughly recommend the course.” –  Su Ullingworth, August 2023.

“A really friendly experience, good fun and inclusive for everybody.” – Jamie Robinson, June 2023.

“I thought the explanations were very good and helped to demystify the techniques as well as debunk some myths and bad practices.  I appreciated how it was based on everyday home cooking rather than over indulgent restaurant-style food. I actually learnt a lot of new things rather than repeating what I already know.” – Neil Bennett, June 2023.

“Enjoyed making pakore, would recommend.” – Matt Ward, June 2023.

“This foundational course on Punjabi food is a great introduction to the regions diverse dishes.

Food really is the best way to understand how culture works in complex ways.” –  Giselle Garcia, June 2023.

“Informative and entertaining… would recommend… exceeded expectations.” – David Wark, June 2023.

“Excellent experience, quality ingredients, wonderful teachers, friendly, excellent food, great location, excellent presentation.” – Kevin Ward, June 2023.

“Had an absolute blast, clearly being the most irritating candidate, the hosts absolutely made me feel like No.1. I would 1000% recommend friends to this course.” – Alex Bean, June 2023.

“A very good day learning a new cooking style. Nice small friendly group made the day very enjoyable.” – Shaun Mckeever, June 2023.

“Great experience. Very knowledgeable tuition. Highly recommend.” – Matthew Williams, May 2023.

“Amazing day. Food excellent. Teaching informative and knowledgeable. Can’t believe I cooked it! Would definitely recommend.” –  Darin Kay,  May 2023.

“I would definitely recommend. Thoroughly enjoyable day, look forward to seeing you both again.” – Nita Bullock, May 2023.

“A great entertaining day with great food with like minded people.” – Nick Handcock, May 2023.

“A very enjoyable day. I’d certainly recommend to others with similar interests.” – Andy Handcock, May 2023.

“I found this course both very educational as well as enjoyable and entertaining.” – Stephen Hill, May 2023.

“A very well structured and informative day – suitable for the novice and more experienced cook. Good fun and great to eat at the end.” – Julian Hill, May 2023.

“A very informative and informal day. Very enjoyable.” – Neil Randle, May 2023.

“Great new experience! Learning new techniques.” – Sandra Dukes, March 2023.

“Pure Punjabi is a fantastic experience for anyone who loves Indian food. The course is delivered at a pace that suits the inexperienced as well as the experienced. The day flew by and the ladies who delivered the cooking experience were amazing. I will definitely be coming back.” –  Ian Stephenson, March 2023.

“The most amazing cookery lesson in the friendliest of atmospheres.” – Trevor Dukes, March 2023.

“Really enjoyable day, warm welcome and really helpful tuition. Well taught and explained and demoed recommend this thoroughly.” – Hilary O’Keife, March 2023.

“I loved this cookery course, all explained and kept all the food too! A small group ensured you didn’t miss out on being tutored.” – Linda Gale, March 2023.

“Welcomed, by a friendly and professional team, who were interesting and informative.” – Ian O’Keife,  March 2023.

“I would definitely recommend this course to anyone regardless of experience in cooking. Surinder and Safia carefully explain everything, nothing is rushed, and you can stop and ask for help at any time.” –  Ed Grehan, March 2023.

“I really enjoyed the day, packed full of such lovely tuition. Thankyou!” –  Jackie Huxton,  March 2023.

“Loved everything about it, great location.” –  Mark Lane, March 2023.

“What a great day! Surinder and Safia are not only knowledgeable but great at explaining and demonstrating, a well-structured course. Friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!” –  Scott,  March 2023.

“Culturally informative and a total eye opener, lots to learn and master. Respect for the team building.” – Alex, March 2023.

“I enjoyed working with a great group of people and super nice teachers to learn so great new skills.” – Adam Evans, March 2023

“I would absolutely recommend this course to others. Loved the teaching style and the food was amazing. Thank you so much.” – Colin Benford, March 2023.

“Would recommend to others. Have friends in Beaminster eagerly awaiting how I found it today – they were very jealous of me!” – Pippa Luckraft,  March 2023.

“Enjoyable and fun day hosted by a lovely family who are knowledgeable and passionate about their history, background and culture delivery a day’s workshop allowing me to expand my knowledge and take home some delicious food for the family!” – Matt Middler, March 2023.

“The experience exceeded my expectations. Surinder and Safia are extremely friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable.” –  Alex Minett, January 2023.

“‘The whole day has been brilliant, teaching to hands on was great mix and food tastes great”  James P,  January 2023

” An amazing, fun and educational day. What a lovely, relaxed way to learn about Punjabi food. I’m hooked… and will be back!”.  Mark Bowen, January 2023.

” A brilliant, informative & fun experience. ” Pippa Crow, January 2023

” Very insightful and enjoyable day with great hosts – felt very at home, at ease and will take the bases of recipes away”.  Sophie Jarrett,  January 2023.

“Today was very enjoyable and taught at a good pace. I’ve learnt some great fundamental Punjabi cooking skills ”  Chris Jarrett, January 2023

“Would definitely recommend the course. Informal, well explained & fun ”  Alan Crow, January 2023

“Wonderful day!  Great location, teaching and food. I would love to recommend the workshop to friends and family. Surinder and Safia were so helpful and entertaining Anne Forcer,  January 2023

” This was a fabulous day in very comfortable surroundings. The hosts were friendly, knowledgeable and inspiring. There was no “wrong” way, only friendly guidance on the “best” way.

I really enjoyed myself & time just flew by. I’m looking forward to trying out new things at home with my new found skills”.  Olga Von Menzel, January 2023.

“‘Really enjoyable, informative day. Would not hesitate (and will be) recommending to friends.”  Gary McConnell,  January 2023

” An outstanding day, full of laughter and stories to illustrate the cooking techniques and variations available to create different dishes.  All the dishes are possible to re-create in the average home, just need to practise!  Very many thanks for a fabulous day”.  Tony Smith, January 2023.

“Yes would recommend ”  Linda Bawditch, January 2023

” Thank you. Lovely to hear the history behind the food ” Anna Wedgewood, January 2023

“It was excellent to get not only the instruction but also the history.  It is a great experience that you can enjoy on your own, as a couple or even with the whole family or a group of friends”  John Bush,  October 2022

“Very welcoming.  Surinder & Safia imparted their knowledge without making me feel inadequate.  A safe place to ask questions when I didn’t fully grasp instructions first time round.  An amazing experience, shared with my husband so we can enjoy cooking together at home for our family”.   Jen Howell, October 2022.

“A fun and informative day.  Surinder & Safia are so passionate and knowledgeable about their cooking and always willing to help and pass on their knowledge.  I am now looking forward to putting what I have learnt to use in my own kitchen”   Paul Black, October 2022

“Exceeded expectations…really engaging day with lots of feedback”  Aaron Bush, October 2022

“What a great gift, I enjoyed the tuition, the doing and the eating.  The group size was perfect and I feel confident I could have a go at home.  The food I cooked was amazing, but I did enjoy the way in which we were taught the most”  Ruth Dudgeon October 2022

“A brilliant day.  The mother & daughter are warm welcoming and super cooks.  Passionate about the Punjab and the heritage of their family…Following your excellent recipes is one thing but to be physically talked through the more complex things (like bread), it was very beneficial”.   Sylvia May, October 2022.

“Very well rounded course, with a delightful team who have made the experience one to remember.  Ideal for the regular home cook venturing into traditional Punjabi cuisine or to a more seasoned hand who wants to get into the real detail of what works with what.  If I’m invited I will most certainly return”   Nick Sharpe, October 2022

“…What a fantastic hands-on experience.  Surinder and safia are very welcoming and their teaching style teaches the basics for us to take away and produce a traditional dish.  I enjoyed learning the background too…”  Kirsty Tivey, October 2022

“…This was a really fun informative day with lots of practical experience. I have learnt so much about the  basics of Punjabi cuisine to be able to put into practice at home.  The ratio of teachingand cooking was just right and to eat what you’ve cooked is just perfect.  I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in food!”.    Denise Crane, 3rd September 2022.

“Defintiely would recommend it.  not overcommercialised.  very friendly and attentive.  personalised – feel that you are learning centuries of their family cooking skills”,   Jo Durrant, 3rd September 2022

“I had a fantastic day learning about the history and context of Punjabi food and now have confidence I have the building blocks for a wide variety of Punjabi dishes.  Thanks very much.” Melanie Clarkson, 3rd September 2022

“What a briliiant day.  I was hoping to learn how to cook Indian food better and have left knowing about the background to Punjabi, the cooking methods and feeling confident to give the dishes a go at home!  especially like how the base can give rise to such a wide variety of dishes..  Surinder & Safia were great hosts, so knowledgeable and interactive”.   Zoe Allen, 3rd September 2022.

“The Workshop exceeded my expectations –  the teaching and whole experience was really enjoyable.  From start to finish the experience at Pure Punjabi was excellent.  Not only did we learn how to prepare and cook signature dishes, but there was additional information about the history and region.  Safia and Surinder were welcoming and friendly.  I would recommend this workshop to all!”   Helena Smith, 3rd September 2022

“…I expected a high standard but was given a higher one, knowledge, tips, I will be going away eager to try it at home…personal touch, family knowledeg, and it never once came across as a money-making exercise.  I was made to feel at home.  Both tutors ha dplenty of patience with me.  …had a brilliant day…I would recommend to others for sure…”  Ryan Smith,  3rd September 2022

“…teaching at a pace which made it easy to follow instructions and get a passable result with each dish. As well as the food, I enjoyed hearing about the family traditions and the wider context of the Punjabi region and it’s cultural history.  I would definitely recommend this workshop to others.  I loved the small group feel and I also loved being welcomed into the home/business of Surinder and Safia.  The personal touch makes all the difference to the workshop.  Thank you for passing on some skills and teaching us”.    Rich Chater, 14th August 2022.

“Good pace. Busy all day.  Really enjoyed the authenticity & context & passion for the Punjab experience “,   Ian Welch, 14th August 2022

“Excellent workshop. Great cooking skills.  Great course.  Great instructors.  Excellent tuition skills.  Will definitely recommmend.”  Kevin McCarthy, 14th August 2022

“Everything was great and exceeded expectations.   As well as the actual cooking, the explanations and background discussions on traditional cultural elements of Punjabi cooking – great.   A fascinating and interesting introduction to Punjabi cooking and culture, packaged into an enagaging and interactive day which was thoroughly enjoyable”.   Jason Mitty, 14th August 2022.

“I had a super day learning to cook and learning so much more detail and background to the culture behind the food. Surinder and Safia  are incredibly knowledgeable and made it so easy to learn”.   Alan Cato, 14th August 2022

“I highly recommend this course.  Safia & Surinder were so helpful. They have thought of everything.  Explanantions regarding the history, background and tales of Surinder’s childhood helped to put the food into context.  Nothing beats having two experts on hand when you are not sure if it is ‘golden’ enough, ‘soft’ enough or sufficiently ‘translucent’!!”  Belinda Pierce 14th August 2022

“It was fun, interesting, colourful, very very good food, taught by lovely people.  Will recommend to others.”  Shane Powell, 25th July 2022

“The workshop has exceeded my expectations, very interactive and knowledgeable experience.  I would recommend this workshop to anyone wanting to learn more about Punjabi food and culture”.   Bobby Kumar, 25th July 2022

“Thank you for such an informative relaxed day. I really enjoyed alll of the recipes, adding to my limited knowldege of Indian cuisine, and learning more about the geopolitical history.  Surinder & Safia are fantastic teachers who are always on hand to show us the techniques needed to make the dish”.   Nikki Harman, 25th July 2022.

“A great experience and introduction to the dishes of Punjabi food.  making the Roti was challenging but different which I enjoyed.  My day at Pure Punjabi was fantastic.  A great mixture of cooking, eating and learning about the culture.  Many thanks to Surinder and Safia for such a great experience”.”  Daniel Pearce, 25th July 2022

“This was an excellent day, fun and educational.  We learnt about basic Punjabi cooking as a base for further dishes.  We made delicious food, all of which we ate, either for a snack or as a late lunch.  Lovely hosts.  Highly recommended”  Marilyn Hartley, 25th July 2022

“…It gave me a great insight into Punjabi cooking. I had a great day learning basic Punjabi cooking skills.  The tutors were very good & it was nice to meet up with other people”.    David Upton, 25th July 2022.

“Surinder & Safia are extremely knowledgeable.  Their calm and measured approach made the day a delight.  Also very humble about what is exciting and delicious food”,   Emile Darroch-Davies, 25th July 2022

“I would more than highly recommend this course.  I am super delighted with the knowledge I take away and am massively looking forward to my perfect round roti.  Thanks to both of you for every second.  I’ll be back!”  Marelka Hartley, 25th July 2022

A brilliant gift. Group size vs tuition was perect. Great fun being able to eat what you have made at lunch whilst saving plenty for anonther ea back at home “.   Mike Davidson,  April 2022

“What a wonderful experience, and wonderful family.  Such a personal experience, and felt at home from the minute we arrived.  `Thank you so much for sharing your family recipes.  Would 100% recommend”.   Katie Silvester, April 2022.

“Using the senses to create wonderful tasting food and learning how Punjabi cuture interfaces with the cooking and valurs.  Interesting and delicious experience.  I would recommend to others.”  Vivien Wyatt, April 2022

“I got to make Roti after turning down the opportunity to learn years ago.  It was also good to learn Punjabi spices and methods.  The whole course was a delgiht and food was lovely.  I would recommend anyone who wanted to expand cooking skills to come along”,  Thank you for a brilliant day, Christine Beeby, April 2022

“Great knowledge of Punjabi food.  Excellent day with the basic recipes.  would recommend to others”.  Paul Beeeby,   April 2022.

“Good introduction in learning the basic skills.  Very good… making roti and the history of the region”,  Andrew Beeby,  April 2022

“An outstanding course providing an incredible introduction to Punjabi cooking and culture”.  Daniel Free,   April 2022

“A fabulous day spent with Surinder & Safia learning so many new things about not only Punjabi food but culture & history.  A gift for my dad’s 60th and I couldn’t have chosen better  🙂 “,   Becky Spring, 26th November 2021

“Excellent…preparing the food” (enjoyed the most).  Mike Wilson, 26th November 2021

“Way better than other cookery courses!  A very educational course about the cuisine & culture of Punjab.  Not your average cookery course, (way better :).  Excellent value for money.  Highly recommended.   Bart Cope, 26th November 2021

“Excellent… personal touch. Not too many people.  Very friendly and welcoming.  No experience needed, as the pace suits all abilities.  A realy good practical introduction to the world of Punjabi food.  Recommended.  A good day out! Thank you”.   Chris Brown, 26th November 2021

“Exceeded my expectations – tremendous combination of cooking and Punjabi history.  Steve Scott, 26th November 2021

“…was very inspiring…Getting helpful hints about things I’d attempted before. I had a lovely day with a small group.  The tuition and the information about The Punjab helped to put alll the food in context.  A very enjoyable day”   Ann Baker, 26th November 2021

“Excellent – Full understanding of the process of this type of Indian cookery…no rush, plenty of time to discuss what was happening.  Good for beginners and experienced cooks”  Andy Oates, 30th July 2021

“Excellent day, great teaching and full experience to take away and start practicing at home. Many thanks, 30th July 2021

“Exceeded my expectations…general social gathering with everyone…very friendly & hospitable.  Excellent communication & interesting facts on the cultural background” , Marty Wylde 30th July 2021

“We cooked a variety of food – the food, service and atmosphere was superb.  We had a wonderful day from start to finish.  Everyone was really friendly and helpful and it was an incredible atmosphere.  Jessica Spreadborough, 30th July 2021

“Surinder and Safia are warm welcoming people who guided us through authentic everyday Punjabi meals.  As a birthday present, I enjoyed every moment and would definitely be interested in doing future courses again.  Joshua Spreadborough, 30th July 2021

“More than met my expectations. Fantastic day! …a birthday gift to remember!  Something I have always wanted to do & certainly worth the wait following a difficult covid year. 2 fantastic hosts, who exude energy & passion for what they do & know!  Awesome day.  Thank you, Dave Thomas, 23rd July 2021

“The interaction & intimacy of the day – great being a small group & feeling comfortable to ask questions.  A long awaited day which exceeded all expectations.  It was so enjoyable to learn from the real experts, myth bust & taste the benefits for yourself.  A great day that I would recommend to all. Julie Thomas, 23rd July 2021

“Excellent…hearing about the traditional methods…food quality & extra bits of information.  Row Drewett, 23rd July 2021

“It was exactly as I expected and certainly didn’t disappoint.  Having attended a number of zoom cook-alongs I had a good idea of what it might be like and it was good to meet Surinder & Safia in person.  Thank you both for such a fantastic day.  A history, geography, language & cookery lesson all in one.  Thank you for making us so welcome in your home and making the day so enjoyable.  Really amazing day – Thank you 🙂  Kate Lovejoy, 23rd July 2021

“Above and beyond…A brilliantly interesting and interactive day.  George Hunt, 23rd July 2021

“Everything and more!  This is a perfect gift to yourself or a loved one. The course was filled with so much helpful information! I’ve had a lovely experience and would love to join another experience.  Nakita Brades, 23rd July 2021

“Surinder and Safia really brought the day to life.  Learning about Punjabi culture really helped understand why the style of cooking was developed.   I have thoroughly enjoyed my day.  Thank you both”,  Steve Howard, 22nd July 2021

“I wanted to learn how to cook original Indian food and that is what I got.  I enjoyed everything.  The whole day was nice and friendly and relaxed.  Just a small intimate group and our hosts Surinder and Safia couldn’t do enough to help”, Stefan Bokota, 22nd July 2021

“Surinder and Safia were fantastic hosts.  made us all feel very welcome and comfortable – food was delicious and will certainly be cooking all of it again!”  Jane Cripps, 22nd July 2021

“It was extremely informative and lots of fun.  Fantastic and informative course which was very relaxed and fun but extrememly professional.  We were all made to feel so welcome and I’d highly recommend this to everyone”.  Nicola Christopher, 22nd July 2021

“A wonderful experience in a beautiful home.  Superb mother & daughter team full of knowledge.  Absolutely delicious food and I feel much more confident in Punjabi cooking…Thank you for a wonderful day.  Pleasure to meet you both”,  Rachel Corbett, 16th July 2021

“It exceeded my expectations.  The instruction and format were excellent.  The stand out element that I did not expect, was the social element with the group, and in particular, the two of you…the history that stemmed from living what you teach… I enjoyed your company as well as your teaching…highly recommend to anyone with an interest in cooking to a high standard.  Anyone who likes to learn a good base from which they build, adapt and grow”,  Kevin Smith, 16th July 2021

“I wanted to understand the ‘family’ way of Punjabi cooking, and now I know.  I would recommend… the course was taken at a pace that made everyone enjoy.  Thank you for a most enjoyable day”,  Steve Wilcock, 16th July 2021

“Exceeded (expectations)…The relaxed atmosphere to learn traditional methods & history – this was special because I now have the knowledge of the foundations.  An authentic experience with education, fun and personality – in a beautiful setting.  I would recommend to anyone interested in bringing the traditional approach to cooking alive”,  Sharon Pickering, 16th July 2021

“Would definitely recommend this, as it’s such a beautiful day like a ‘home from home’ experience with such professionalism & authenticness”,  Eileen McCotter-Davies, 16th July 2021

“Learnt a huge amount & understood so much more about Punjabi cooking…excellent…Fantastic course that I would recommend to anyone who wants better than restaurant food.  It’s amazing how different (in a good way), it is to restauarant Indian food”.Garry Symes, June 2021

“Was really looking forward to this for ages – great food, company, education…excellent…The day flew by and was so enjoyable.  Surinder and Safia are personable, patient and fun hosts.  It felt part tuition and part party.  I would recommend to anyone.  Thank you for a wonderful day.  I will definitely be retrying the recipes and following up our learning”Kieran Humphrey,  June 2021

“It was excellent, really enjoyed it…lots of tips and the history, great teachers and students”Sally Humphrey, June 2021

“Excellent, really enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere, learnt a lot.  A fun and informative day, with great food.  Thanks”Louisa Hale-Heighway, June 2021

“…Completely…Excellent instruction, very tasty food, great fun.  Cannot recommend this course highly enough.  Superbly run, great food and lots of fun.  Thank you Surinder and Safia”. Bruce Brealey, June 2021

“Excellent – Learning new skills and having fun – Perfect!”David Adams,  June 2021

“Surpassed expectations! … Excellent level of teaching skills with very interesting info on The Punjab and culture.  I would definitely recommend to anyone and will be telling people I know what a great experience the day is.  The icing on the cake was th delicious food we both made and ate”Anne Roberts, June 2021

“Absolutely fabulous…excellent…great teaching…interesting, fun but highly professional.  I would suggest anyone who enjoys Indian cuisine book up for a day with Pure Punjabi”.Leo d’Erlanger, June 2021

“10/10 excellent… I did not know exactly what to expect and was wary that it might take the form of a classroom atmosphere/forum.  That did not happen.  The atmosphere was relaxed and casual with one to one tuition.  I was very impressed.  I would recommend.”Alan Birch,  June 2021

“Exceeded expectations…enjoyed….everything.  I would definitely recommend to others… A marvellous day & very very informative!”Diane Birch, June 2021

“Excellent…Such an experience whilst learning and refining skills.  Surinder & Safia were so competent at imparting the skills required to produce excellent foods – it made it seem easy.  Thank you very much indeed”.Ian Smith, May 2021

“What a great day!  I learned a lot and had lots of fun…”Martin S,  May 2021

“Excellent -very much so met expectations – very thorough, friendly & welcoming. Covered a lot in a day.  Would definitely recommend, really informative and the food is great.  Thank you!”Jo Betts, June 2021

“It exceeded expectations!  Lovely to learn about Punjabi culture. Excellent and enjoyed the intensity of Roti-making.  Arrived and was warmly greeted by Safia.  Tea was served and introductions were made to the other students.  We all had a great time over the day and learnt the true Punjabi way of cooking.  Fantastic!”Myles Munford, June 2021

It was really fun…learning about the history…Amazing experience, would definitely return.Annie Betts,  June 2021

“Excellent…cooking, eating and practising the Roti.  Warm inviting and authentic passionate trainers.  Makes Punjabi food more accessible for a novice (but enthusiastic) cook.  Thank you so much, I enjoyed every minute!”Heather Kelly, June 2021

“Exceeded expectations … the explanation of food in its culture & history. The day was enjoyable, interesting and productive, a good mix of technique and education on the culture of Punjab.  Excellent day”.Kenneth MacDonald,  June 2021

‘Excellent… Style of teaching… It exposed me to traditional cooking methods’Richard Hillyer, March 2020

‘Very warm, friendly running their training with clear passion – The food was amazing!… Thank you so much for a super day – I look forward to cooking these for friends and family. Look forward to returning!’Glen Campbell, March 2020

‘The group was great, other attendees were friendly… Fun & informative day, very welcoming, great relationship between Surinder & Safia.’Toni Mitchell, March 2020

‘Great day, great host, great food, great experience x’Stephen Mitchell, March 2020

‘It was a thoroughly enjoyable day Surinder and Safia certainly know their stuff and it was great to learn from them. I would definitely recommend it to anyone with an interest in cooking.’Kevin Hains, March 2020

‘Enjoyable day – lots of hands on experience & good knowledge, very professional with individual attention given.’Chris Hains, March 2020

‘Far exceeded my expectations. It was a superb day…The whole day was a very enjoyable experience. Surinder & Safia were both extremely good at passing on the techniques of this type of cooking – thoroughly recommend!’ -Andy Hall, February 2020

‘A perfect mixture of learning, fun, practical skills, eating and enjoyable conversation. Authentic & worth experiencing.’Robin Weber, February 2020

‘Great fun, informative and cooked lovely food… It was a pleasure to spend the day in your family home learning about the Punjabi region and the food. Very friendly atmosphere and would love to return for another visit.’Mark Kaye, February 2020

‘This was a fantastic day with fantastic hosts. A very welcoming and supportive environment that made me feel very welcome and at ease. It was insightful about the culture as well as the food.  Very educational.’Geoff Shaw – February 2020

‘A wonderful day, really enjoyable. A small group meant that we had lots of attention. Would highly recommend. We came as a couple but someone on their own would be well looked after!’Julie Broughton, February 2020

‘Fantastic day and making it more than the food made it a great experience… A memorable day. Great interactive experience and the group size was perfect.’Phil Broughton, February 2020

‘The tutors were friendly, passionate about Punjabi cooking and gave easy to follow information and instructions. They were very patient and ensured everyone was up to speed. it was a good learning environment.’Andrea Ford, January 2020

‘Had a great time, more than just cooking, it was good to learn about the history & culture.’David Newland, January 2020

‘Excellent experience exceeding my expectations. Fun day, would definitely recommend.’Kevin Gosden, January 2020

‘A wonderful and informative day in a family kitchen. A great wealth of experience distilled really well. Thank you so much.’Gill Somerville, January 2020  Kevin Radford, January 2020

‘Great day for our family. We all have different levels of experience and this was not an issue. One of our party had specific allergy issues and this was also catered for. Highly recommend.’Gill Brogden, November 2019

‘This was the best experience gift I have had ever. The hosts are the most lovely you can experience. A home from home with love, passion, care and very personal attention. I learnt so much about the Punjabi culture, food and of course how to cook fresh, tasteful food and a banquet to take home. xx Amazing !! xx’Jonathon Baker

‘Charming hosts, fantastic food, an all round superb day.’Johnny Brogden, November 2019

‘Such an interesting day and amazing to learn in such a small group. Relaxed, informal and so welcoming – thank you!’Anna Bage, November 2019

‘Wonderful flavours’Mark Fawcett, November 2019

‘I wasn’t sure what to expect what but I really enjoyed it… understanding the background/ home cooking and intro to Punjabi made it more than ‘just’ a cooking class.’John Brogden, November 2019

‘I have thoroughly enjoyed my day and it’s great spending time with friends/family as a fun experience. The food was brilliant and I would definitely make it again. The hosts were lovely and very knowledgable too.’Amy Brogden, November 2019

‘Friendly, great tuition’Ian Campbell, November 2019

‘Very enjoyable and delicious food… Thank you for a very enjoyable day. The food was delicious and will enjoy making again!’Victoria Campbell, November 2019

‘Excellent’Charlie Campbell, November 2019

‘The day exceeded expectation. Surinder and Safia were fabulous hosts and teachers. The food was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed the history and background to the food and the Punjab.’Jennifer Campbell, November 2019

‘Great experience learning to cook the dishes on the worksheet. Safia and Surinder are very knowledgeable and great teachers/cooks!’William Campbell, November 2019

‘My sister and I had the most enjoyable day. Surinder & Safia are so generous with their fabulous knowledge. The teaching is impeccable and the whole course so personable and friendly.’  Jackie Avery

I would recommend Pure Punjabi to anyone who loves food and cooking it was thoroughly enjoyable day, a small group that meant everyone could cook; and get the help needed to make sure everyone understands it all; and gets brilliant results. You’ll be charmed, thrilled and totally satisified! Your friends and family will be delighted with the food you bring home.’  James Mcavoy

‘What a fabulous day! Loved every minute. I know the food should have been the ‘star act’ but the family are divine. Plenty of laughter but I learned so much about the Punjabi culture too… Adopt me please!’  Nikky Shergold

“What a warm & charming experience.  I learnt a lot & made a wonderful memory.”

“It was a fantastic day in every aspect. The food was superb. I would encourage others to do the same.”

“Really enjoyed it, especially the history of Punjabi food & the culture. V. good.”

“Perfect speed and very informative. Tutors are excellent. Highly recommend and you take it home.”

“I had an amazing experience!   I will take away what I learnt today and use it in my cooking.”

“Thank you for doing a great job.  Really good food, really well taught. Great day!”