The Panakam Kitchen – Culinary Conversations is our signature outreach activity, designed to celebrate and share the richness of South Indian vegetarian cuisine. These exclusive dining experiences are hosted at The Pickle Cellar – Panakam’s Experience Centre in Chennai, at our centre in Rajapalayam (Tamil Nadu), and occasionally at the homes of select home chefs and food artisans across Chennai and other cities.

As a guest at these curated events, you will embark on a 6 to 12-course culinary journey—traditional, contemporary, and always vegetarian or vegan. Beyond the food, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with home chefs, their families, and fellow food connoisseurs, making it as much about conversation as it is about cuisine. To ensure intimacy and rich dialogue, each session is limited to 4 to 15 guests and must be reserved in advance.

Every experience is unique. It might be:

• A tasting session of our artisanal pickles, with stories from our pickle makers.
• An Indian Pickle Masterclass, followed by an interactive tasting.
• A full South Indian meal & Snacks for lunch or dinner, exploring a carefully chosen micro-cuisine in a traditional or contemporary tasting menu choices
• An interesting pairing of South Indian Vegetarian cuisine paired with the choicest of Wines from India and abroad in association with a Wine Education Centre
• Sessions can be conducted in English, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi and international languages like French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & German.
• Short term and long term hands-on Culinary Training & Workshops on South Indian Vegetarian Cuisine.

All sessions, tastings, masterclasses and trainings are personally conducted by our Founder & Chief Pickle Maker, Chinmaya Arjun Raja, supported by his team and family.

For bookings, pricing, or group reservations, please reach out to us via email, Facebook, Instagram, or phone. We also welcome special requests (strictly vegetarian/vegan).

Come join us for an unforgettable slice of India’s culinary heritage, brought to life through food, stories, and conversations.

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The Panakam Kitchen – Micro Cuisines We Celebrate

At present, The Panakam Kitchen curates meals inspired by two rare and exquisite South Indian micro cuisines—offered individually or as a thoughtful blend—at our centres in Chennai and Rajapalayam.

Rajapalayam Cuisine:

The traditional cuisine of the Telugu Kshatriya Raju community of Rajapalayam, a town nestled at the foothills of the Western Ghats, about 85 km south of Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Rich in heritage, this cuisine reflects the flavours and culinary traditions of a vibrant community with deep cultural roots.

Anakapalle Cuisine:

The distinctive cuisine of the Telugu Dravida Brahmins of Anakapalle, a town located 35 km from Visakhapatnam in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Known for its unique flavours and culinary practices, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the food heritage of northeast Andhra.

Through these curated dining experiences, The Panakam Kitchen brings to life the stories, traditions, and flavours of these micro cuisines—rarely found outside their native regions.

Pop-Up Sessions in India & Abroad

The Panakam Kitchen is not bound by geography—we take our culinary journeys to cities across India and abroad through exclusive South Indian Vegetarian and Vegan Pop-Up experiences.

These curated lunches or dinners highlight the richness of Rajapalayam and Anakapalle micro cuisines, offering guests a rare opportunity to savor traditions that are seldom found outside their native regions.

All we need is two months notice to finalize a date, select a suitable venue, and craft a memorable event tailored to your city.

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South Indian Food paired with Wines:

The Panakam Kitchen also curates exclusive tasting menus where Traditional or Contemporary South Indian Vegetarian Cuisine is thoughtfully paired with a selection of Indian and International wines.

Each menu is designed as a multi-course lunch or dinner, with wines carefully chosen and paired by our Founder, Chinmaya Arjun Raja—a noted wine trainer and educator—through our association with Tasting Pleasures: A Gastronomic Tasting Programme.

This rare experience brings together the depth of South Indian flavors and the elegance of fine wines, creating a dining journey that is both authentic and cosmopolitan.

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Culinary Training & Workshops

For guests who wish to go beyond dining and truly immerse themselves in South Indian culinary traditions, The Panakam Kitchen offers hands-on Culinary Training & Workshops. Conducted with experienced home chefs and families, these sessions are designed as the next step in your journey into India’s rich food heritage.

• Duration: Flexible—ranging from 3 hours to a full week, depending on your needs, purpose, and availability.
• Location: In Chennai or other major metros across India, based on demand.
• Focus: Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine, with practical learning and cultural insights.

To book a session, confirm dates, or know cost details, please reach out via email, Instagram, Facebook, or phone.

Take home not just recipes—but stories, traditions, and skills that connect you to generations of South Indian culinary wisdom.

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