Can I join a public class?

No. Sacramento Spice now teaches only private classes, either in your home or online. Book by email or by calling (916) 542 8456.

Are the classes good for kids?

Yes. Chef Arcot teaches private lessons for children and whole families, covering knife skills, kitchen safety and nutrition. She also runs birthday cooking parties for kids 6 and up.

Can the menu work around allergies or a special diet?

Yes. Every class can be customized, and she will substitute ingredients for allergies or dietary restrictions.

How do virtual classes work?

You get the recipes and Zoom details a week before class so you have time to shop. Then you cook along in your own kitchen.

Can I book a team or party event?

Yes. She offers team building, birthday parties, bridal showers, holiday parties, supper clubs, luncheons and fundraisers, all in person or online.

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Sacramento Spice

Private in-home and virtual lessons from State Fair Iron Chef winner Shankari Arcot

Kids & families

About Sacramento Spice

Sacramento Spice is the one-woman cooking business of Shankari Arcot. She has taught around Sacramento since 2006, including classes at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op and Whole Foods. She also gives guest lectures to culinary students at American River College, and she won the Iron Chef competition at the California State Fair. She sells her own spice blends, including a Chai Masala, and her recipes lean on garam masala, curries and korma.

Classes are now private only. She comes to your home or teaches you over Zoom. Each class is built around you: she sets the menu, adjusts for dietary needs and lets you cook with your own stove and tools. Classes are fully hands-on.

Families make up a big part of her work. She runs kids' lessons on knife skills and kitchen safety, birthday parties for ages 6 and up, Girl Scout badge workshops and homeschool sessions. Parents often mention how patient she is. Adults can book team-building events, bridal showers, supper clubs and dinner parties.

Good to know

Adult classes are for ages 16 and up. Ages 14 and 15 can join with an adult and pay the adult rate.
Wear flat, comfortable shoes. Open-toed shoes and sandals are not allowed, and long hair should be tied back.
You pay in full when you register, by Zelle, Venmo or PayPal.
Recipes go out a week before class. Ask for a refund or raincheck before then. If you miss a class you get the video recording.