Meet the Chefs
The married chef duo, Raina and Gautam, are personal chefs in NYC that provide immersive
cooking classes and exceptional catering services.
Chef Raina
Bringing excitement, laughter, and 5-star skills to the kitchen – Raina is here to help guests discover fun ways to get involved with cooking. With classical training under her belt, she has the savoire-faire and the fun personality it takes to teach the joys of being in a kitchen with the people you love.
Chef Gautam
From a self-taught chef to a teaching-obsessed foodie – Gautam has the passion and skills to help you rediscover a world of flavors. Currently working in the film industry, he loves sharing his unique food experiences to bring people together and have a great time at the table.
Not just any cooking class
We offer authentic cooking classes that bring in all the right ingredients:
Tasty, natural foods
Fun, curated music
A friendly attitude
What Makes Us Different
We play music during class that is very diverse and pays homage to lost cultures and old favorites, all curated by the chefs for you to enjoy the class a little more
The chefs are creating a revolution of bringing back authentic dishes and cooking them in large groups for relaxation and bonding
Our classes are hands-on yet laid back and perfect for all ages
Chefs Raina & Gautam have taught over 1,500 students in their own chefs kitchen and continue to travel to host private chef experiences in the Tri-State Area (NY, CT, NJ).
Hear from past students
I had an amazing experience with Chef Raina! She was really informative about the ingredients and very helpful throughotut the whole cooking class. The food came out really good and she has spices if you want to take home with you to cook forward to attending other cooking classes with her. I highly recommend!
The Authentic Indian Curry class was incredible! We learned about the different spices we would be using and how to properly prepare and serve our dish. The meal was UNREAL and I can’t even begin to say how lovely our hosts were!
Best cooking class I’ve ever taken. Chefs Raina and Gautam were so knowledgeable and fun. The atmosphere was also very welcoming. They are the kindest folks. You’ll not only have a blast but you’ll learn a lot. Chefs Raina and Gautam truly provide a wonderful experience through the extra care and personal touch they give. Would do this again and again!
Great experience with so much shared knowledge. We left feeling like we could remake this meal at home. It also turned out so delicious and authentic tasting. The Chefs were very professional & excellent teachers.
Our cooking class was such a blast! I loved the kitchen/atmosphere and
how hospitable the environment was: it felt less like an impersonal
class and more like a dinner party with friends. And our dumplings
tasted great! Both chefs were incredible warm, down-to-earth, and knowledgeable about their craft. I would highly recommend! My girlfriend and I are already looking to see when we can take the next class!
Amazing class! The course and the instructor was amazing. She went
through the recipe step by step and explained the purpose of each
ingredient that was used. The instructor was patient and encouraging, and answered the questions well. It was fun doing this class together. I will definitely come back for another class!
Had a great time taking the samosa class! The space was beautiful and
the instructors were so helpful and patient through the class. Highly
recommend!
I went there for Valentine’s Day 2023. My boyfriend likes sushi and they had a sushi making class! Very hands on and intimate. I don’t eat sushi much but it was Very good … or maybe I was just hungry lol! You Can bring your own bottle. The views are amazing. The instructors are very helpful and knowledgeable. Will do another class in the future!
Chefs Raina and Gautam are extremely welcoming! My wife and I took a Chinese Dumpling class with them and enjoyed every minute of it. Raina is a very patient and skilled teacher and Gautam is highly
knowledgeable on the reasons for certain cooking techniques and methods. We can’t wait to book a next class with them, or even for a
celebration!
My boyfriend and I decided to spend our date night with Chef Raina and Gautam and we loved every moment of it! The recipe was easy to follow, they provided customized variations if we asked for it, and the Pad Thai dish turned out incredibly delicious - evident from the fact that not
one plate had any food left on it when we finished eating! To add to it, they’re both such incredibly genuine and nice hosts! We had an amazing night and will be back again here. Highly recommend.
