South India - Food and Photography Tour January and March 2023
The Stoneflower Culinary Tours
South India is fabulous.
The food is mouthwatering, and this is an opportunity to learn how to make amazing dishes from across the region of Tamil Nadu. Famous for its temple towns and deep culture, Tamil Nadu has a vibrant cuisine and amazing hospitality. We’re going on a food safari across the region, staying for a good chunk of time in Chettinad where we explore, slowly, the food and architecture of the region.
Demonstrations, practicals, following the process from field to plate, you’ll learn how to create delicious dishes and, should you wish, how to photograph the results. Our cooks are a brilliant mix of professional chefs, housewives, village ladies, all defined by their knowledge and love for their regional cuisine.
Photography is supported rather than the main event, where you can dip in and out of photographic practice and dig deep into the food.
The itinerary follows a trail that begins in Chennai, eases south to Pondicherry, and then westwards to Tangier and then Chettinad, enjoying boutique hotels and beautiful locations.
Chettinad is an area with extraordinary domestic architecture from the 1900’s and a regional cuisine famous within India. The tour ends in Madurai, a large temple town with much to enjoy and great food. (See dates/starting points for Tours I and II).
Dates
January and March 2023
The Stoneflower Culinary Tour (I)
28th January 2023 The Stoneflower Tour begins in Chennai, Tamil Nadu 430pm
9th February 2023 The Stoneflower Tour ends in Madurai, Tamil Nadu 1000am for onward travel
The Stoneflower Culinary Tour (II)
1st March begins in Madurai, 430pm
14th of March, Ends Chennai, 1000am for onward travel.
Costs
£3650*
Included: accommodation in 4-5* hotels, a local guide on days 02-12, all entry fees where applicable, five days of cooking demonstrations and lessons, market trips, photographic support and guided sightseeing. I am with the group throughout other than the one day with no activities planned.
Excluded: all flights, visa, insurance, shopping, meals (ex breakfast), drinks and tips. You will need a domestic flight from Madurai to your city of choice for departure from India at the end of Tour I, and into Madurai on Tour II.* Costs may change depending on numbers and itineraries are subject to change.
Numbers
The group size maximum is eight. If we are seven guests the overall cost increases to £3,900 and if we are six it is £4550.
Please note there is an unavoidable single room occupancy charge of £650 per head.
