Indian Grocery Tour with Tasting

Ever wandered past the aisles of an Indian grocer and thought, “What on earth do I do with all this?”

Come along on an Indian Grocery Tour where the shelves come to life - from vibrant spices and fragrant dals to the little jars and snacks that make Indian kitchens hum.

In this guided 1.5 hour tour, Anu (founder of Indian Veg Bites) will show you how to make sense of the essentials: pantry staples, regional spice blends, and clever ready-to-use products. Designed to bust common myths and simplify ingredient selection, the tour gives you the confidence to shop for authentic Indian ingredients without feeling overwhelmed.

Tour Highlights:

• Spice and Seasoning Essentials: Learn about the must-have spices and spice blends that form the foundation of Indian cooking and how to use them for maximum flavour.
• Regional Flavours and Ingredients: Discover how North, South, East and West Indian cuisine differ in their ingredients and cooking styles.
• Time-Saving Ready-to-Use Products: Navigate the frozen and ready-made section with confidence, learning which products are worth buying and how to use them effectively.
• Chaat and Snack Culture: Explore India’s vibrant street food culture and learn about popular snacks, chutneys and condiments.

Along the way, enjoy a few tastings and take home a handy Spice Guide so you can put your discoveries into practice straight away.

Perfect for food-curious beginners, busy professionals who want to cook smarter, or anyone keen to explore the culture and community behind Indian food. While the focus is on flavour-packed, meat-free essentials - making it especially helpful for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free eaters - the tour is just as valuable for anyone curious about Indian flavours and keen to expand their everyday cooking.

What past participants say:

“It was such a pleasure joining Anu’s Indian Grocery and Tasting Tour. What blew me away was Anu’s incredible depth of knowledge of regional Indian cuisine and street foods. Getting to taste a range of authentic Indian street food snacks at the beginning was exciting, tasting things you wouldn’t normally find at an Indian restaurant in Sydney. As a chef, it was also fantastic being guided by Anu’s in-depth knowledge of cooking tools and ingredients at the Indian grocery store, there are so many and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by choice and not know where to start. I learned so much from this experience and highly recommend Anu for an awesome experience!”

“Anu is so friendly and knowledgeable. A wonderful dive into Indian cuisine!”