A cooking class was held at Gymkhana on Saturday, the 4th of July 2026. It was well attended by women of all ages who gathered to learn a variety of recipes and culinary techniques.

The agenda included beverages, desserts, and savoury dishes.

The Gymkhana chefs demonstrated to the audience how to prepare a variety of refreshing drinks. Nutella Frappe,Kiwi Mojito and Mixed Berry Mojito were the drinks on the list.

Mango or strawberry cheesecake and bread and butter pudding were taught in desserts. And Chicken steak with white sauce and chimichuri sauce, mango salsa and peach salad with balsamic vinegar and vinaigrette were amongst the savoury dishes that were taught.

The experience on the whole was captivating. Chef Sara Rathore taught the desserts and savoury items. Sara was a lively and fun chef who was able to maintain the discipline and interest of the class through the 3 hours the class lasted.

Sara is a self-trained chef. She has taught cooking classes in Dubai and the USA. This is her homemade business along with her corporate job.

She keeps the audience entertained through her witty and insightful comments. She says cooking is a balance. To balance the spices is the art of cooking, as keeping a balance in life promises success. Sometimes cooking can be a complete disaster, but that’s only how you learn. It’s a learning experience. Moreover, cooking speaks the language of love. It is a depiction of emotions. It is therapeutic and helps the mind and body relax.

A significant element of cooking is garnishing. If the food or beverage looks appealing, people will be tempted to taste it. Garnishing helps sell your product. I’m not saying taste doesn’t matter. Taste is equally important, but presentation counts too.

Gymkhana also offered complimentary lunch boxes to the audience.

Throughout the event, the platform was open for any questions the audience may have. In addition, Gymkhana also arranged the recipe books for their registered members.

On the whole, the event was fantastic. It was well coordinated and enjoyable. It was a great learning experience where the audience learned many tips on food and drinks. The chefs not only shared their recipes with the audience but also told them where to buy the ingredients.

Indeed, a fulfilled experience. Hats off to the entire Gymkhana food and beverage team for conducting such a seamless, informative and memorable event.

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