In short
A 2–3 hour home cooking experience in Pondicherry where a local cook shares Franco-Tamil (Creole) recipes and serves a meal made for you. Breakfast ₹699, high tea ₹499, lunch or dinner ₹1,599 per person, with veg, vegan and non-veg menus.
Pondicherry’s food is a unique blend of two cultures, French and Tamil. Join a local cook to enjoy a Franco-Tamil meal and learn a few of the town’s best-kept recipes: traditional, heirloom, seasonal and varied.
A table for every diet
The menu is curated around you, with sessions for staunch vegans, vegetarians and dedicated non-vegetarians alike. Tell us about allergies or preferences when you enquire.
Make it a morning
Add a market visit and cooking demo, or go further with a hands-on cooking class.
What you’ll experience
- Cook with a local at their home
- Learn the nuances of heirloom Franco-Tamil recipes
- A seasonal menu curated for your dietary needs
Prices
| Option / group size | Price (per person) |
|---|---|
| High tea | ₹499 |
| Breakfast | ₹699 |
| Lunch | ₹1,599 |
| Dinner | ₹1,599 |
Prices from our 2026–27 Experience Reader. Final quote confirmed on enquiry.
Ideal for
- Food lovers
- Authentic local food
- Vegans, vegetarians and non-vegetarians
Good to know
- Seasonal add-on: visit palm toddy tappers in the villages.
- Add-ons: market visit with cooking demo, or a full cooking class.
Combine it with
These pair well with the Franco-Tamil Lunch with Cooking Experience (Veg / Non-Veg) on the same day or trip.
Pondicherry Heritage Tour: Walk, Cycle or Cycle Rickshaw
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Franco-Tamil Lunch with Cooking Experience (Veg / Non-Veg) experience?
2–3 hours. Start times: Lunch 11 AM, Dinner 6 PM.
How much does Franco-Tamil Lunch with Cooking Experience (Veg / Non-Veg) cost?
From ₹499 per person. High tea: ₹499; Breakfast: ₹699; Lunch: ₹1,599; Dinner: ₹1,599.
Is the cooking experience available for vegans?
Yes. Menus are curated for vegans, vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
