Flavours Without Borders: A Culinary Journey Through Trade, Spice & Story - With Guest Chef Radhika Howarth

Step into a world of vibrant flavours and rich history in this hands-on cookery class inspired by Flavours Without Borders 80 recipes connecting cultures and cuisines, the debut cookbook by chef, author, and food storyteller Radhika Howarth (@radikalkitchen).

Travel along the ancient Silk Route, sail the aromatic Spice Route, and discover the Portuguese culinary legacy in Goa — all through the lens of delicious, accessible recipes that bring global heritage to your plate.

In this immersive class, you'll cook a vibrant menu that showcases the rich cultural influences on Indian cuisine. Dishes include Punjabi Rajma (comforting kidney beans simmered in a spiced tomato gravy), Malabar prawn curry with its coastal coconut warmth, cabbage thoran—a South Indian stir-fry with mustard seeds and curry leaves, and a cooling beetroot raita. You'll also make Goan Chicken Cafrael, a dish with Portuguese-African roots, believed to have travelled to Goa via Mozambique during the colonial era.

Each dish tells a story of movement, trade, and cultural exchange — and you'll experience it all through hands-on cooking and vibrant storytelling from Radhika herself.

Cook alongside Radhika in a fun, hands-on session where you'll learn flavour-packed recipes and watch a live demo from the author herself. As you stir, season and taste, you’ll also hear fascinating stories from her book about how migration, trade, and colonial history have shaped the Indian cuisine we love today.

Let your taste buds travel — book your spot now!

The Chef

Radhika Howarth: Culinary Storyteller, Cook, and Published Author
Radhika Howarth is a London-based author, TV chef, and culinary storyteller whose debut cookbook, Flavours Without Borders: 80 Recipes Connecting Cultures and Cuisines, celebrates the power of food to bridge cultures. She is widely recognized for her engaging television appearances, including The World Cook on Amazon Prime and Channel 4’s Double the Money with Sue Perkins in 2024.

Radhika holds a Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition, and her expertise shines through in her dynamic culinary presence—whether she's doing cooking demos at major UK events like the Ideal Home Show and Great British Food Festivals, teaching at renowned institutions such as Divertimenti Cookery School and the London School of Wok, or inspiring home cooks through her writing.

In 2018, she founded her brand, Radikal Kitchen, offering diverse food consultancy services including recipe development, social media content creation for food brands, bespoke culinary events, cooking workshops, chef demonstrations, and food writing. Her passion for connecting people through cuisine is evident in her food column for I-Global News.

Radhika is a proud member of the Guild of Food Writers UK, Women in the Food Industry UK, and The Chef’s Forum. She also serves as the brand ambassador for Hamilton Beach UK and Europe. On Instagram, @radikalkitchen, she shares vibrant flavours, culinary adventures, and a deep appreciation for global food culture.

Foodworks Cookery School is an imaginatively created cookery school located in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.

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Directions: Coming down the A435 from either direction. As you reach the centre of Colesbourne, you will see a Gulf petrol station. If you are using a sat nav please make note NOT to turn down the lane by the Colesbourne Inn as this is a 'No Through Road' please turn in at Gulf Garage signposted 'To the Church' we are the large converted barn in front of you.

From Cheltenham: The petrol station will be on your left, take the turning signposted "To the church" immediately before it.

From Cirencester: The petrol station will be on your right, take the turning signposted "To the church" immediately after it. The Foodworks is in the new build barn facing you about 100 m down that road.

Important: On arrival please park in designated spaces marked signs 'Foodworks Parking' in front of building.