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Brilliant Gastro Punjabi Masterclass

Name: Brilliant Gastro Punjabi Masterclass
Brand: Dipna Anand
Price: 160.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

with Dipna Anand

£160

Saturday 1st
August 2026

11:00-14:30
(3.5hrs)

Divertimenti
Knightsbridge

"The Punjabis, as a people, have an enormous love for food — and for sharing it. In Punjab, a meal isn’t just about eating, it’s about gathering, celebrating, and showing love through flavour. At the Brilliant Gastro in Southall, where my family and I cook every day, that same spirit is alive in every dish — and it’s exactly what I’m bringing to my masterclass at Divertimenti" - Dipna Anand

Menu which you will all cook alongside Dipna

Jeera Rice

Light and fluffy basmati rice delicately infused with cumin seeds, creating a simple yet deeply aromatic accompaniment that pairs beautifully with rich curries and grilled dishes.

Cucumber & Onion Raita

A cooling yogurt side dish made with fresh cucumber and onions, lightly seasoned with roasted cumin and black pepper for a refreshing balance of flavour and spice.

Onion Bhajis

Our unique onion bhajis are based on Dipna’s grandfather’s 80-year-old recipe. These small, crisp bhajis are made with onions, spinach, and potatoes, delicately spiced with raw mango powder and pomegranate powder for a beautifully tangy, irresistible flavour.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, roasted in the oven, and finished in a rich, flavourful tikka masala sauce. Garnished with garam masala and freshly chopped coriander for the perfect finishing touch.

What’s included:

Refreshments on arrival and available throughout the class
Apron and all of the equipment required
A recipe pack for you to take home after your class
All ingredients provided and weighed out in advance for you
Lunch of your own making to enjoy together as a class accompanied by a glass of wine or soft refreshments
10% discount on purchases made in store on the day of your class, including cookery classes. Excludes books, food, electrical items, gift vouchers and sale items
Copies of Dipna's book will be available to purchase & have signed!
We do all the washing up!

Dipna Anand

Known as the “Curry Queen” and famed for her vibrant, flavour-packed Punjabi dishes, Dipna will bring her passion for Indian cuisine, her signature warmth, and a dash of culinary storytelling to this exclusive evening. Guests will enjoy a carefully curated menu inspired by her family’s 75-year hospitality heritage, blending cherished recipes from her iconic Brilliant Gastro Restaurant with her own modern twists. Expect bold spices, rich aromas, and the kind of comforting, soulful food that has earned Dipna a devoted following on screen, in print, and in kitchens across the UK. This is more than just dinner—it’s a celebration of tradition, flavour, and the joy of sharing great food.

Dipna Anand, celebrated as the “Curry Queen,” is a renowned chef, restaurateur, author, and educator whose culinary legacy spans over 75 years of family hospitality. Inspired by her parents’ traditional techniques and entrepreneurial spirit, she has carried forward her family’s famed Punjabi recipes from The Brilliant Restaurant in Southall—once declared the King’s favourite curry house—to new ventures including Brilliant Gastro in The Green Quarter and Dipna Anand Kitchen & Bar in Milton Keynes. Alongside running restaurants, food trucks, and cookery classes, Dipna has authored three cookbooks, appears regularly on ITV’s Saturday Morning with James Martin, and collaborates with Compass Group to bring Punjabi flavours to major sporting venues. Her warm personality, deep respect for tradition, and innovative approach to Indian cuisine have made her a beloved figure both in the kitchen and on screen.

You will be learning in a beautifully designed kitchen which provides a warm welcoming environment that can accommodate everything from group cookery classes to intimate chef’s tables, with the versatility to suit everyone.

Our partners have been chosen with great care, as all our equipment must stand up to the day-to-day rigours of our cookery school – much like a professional kitchen, that you can enjoy using whilst creating your own amazing dishes in class to give you the best possible experience when cooking with us.

Our classes and outstanding range of teachers will help you hone your gastronomic skills, even if you are a complete novice or a dab hand in the kitchen. We love highlighting new upcoming food trends and championing the rising stars within the culinary world.

Divertimenti does everything it can to reduce the risk of any students consuming an allergen that could cause and allergic reaction.

Please call the school to discuss any severe food allergies prior to booking a class online, we must speak to you before you visit the school if you have a severe allergy or severe dietary intolerance.

We will become as flexible as possible, where we can to remove a specific ingredient from a student’s recipe we will but we are unable to remove that ingredient for every student attending.

We handle all types of ingredients in the kitchen at Divertimenti and we are not able to completely allergen free environment, our kitchen is multi-purpose therefore this makes our kitchen unsuitable for those with life- threatening allergies, in such cases as these we would suggest getting in touch with the team to arrange a private lesson in your own home with one of our chefs. Please contact us for more information

In the unlikely event you are unable to the class you have booked for and need to cancel your booking, for a full refund we will require your cancellation via email no less than 7 days.

Once we have received your cancellation, we will arrange a booking onto an alternative class date or a full refund, sadly we are unable to make changes to bookings or offer a refund with less than 7 days of the date of your class but we are happy to switch the names on the booking so a family member or friend can take the place.

Divertimenti reserves the right to cancel any demonstration or class or substitute another presenter at any time, in the unfortunate event that a ‘Personality’ present or chef cannot attend a session you will be offered the choice of an appropriate alternative or a full refund.

Attendees must be aged over 18 to attend an adult class - we have a list of suitable young adult and teenage classes suitable for under 18’s – they must be accompanied by an adult.