Spice Monkey

29/12/2025

We have some fantastic new courses launching in 2026…

Want to add to your Indian culinary repertoire? Or maybe you’re just seeking a burst of inspiration for a little spicy something?
Look no further than ‘Take 2’- our short two-hour evening classes on Thursday nights where you’ll learn how to create two classic Indian items (inc. vegan, veggie and meat options).
As well as taking home your food, there’ll be plenty of tips and shortcuts to help you expand your range of go-to dishes.

Book now via our website (link in bio) and we look forward to welcoming you to Spice Monkey in the new year!!

05/04/2025

Spice Monkey looking sweet in the early morning sun today. Our happy place.

New summer courses are up on the website now. Take a look and get booking!

30/12/2024

30/12/2024

We’re running a one off cooking course designed specifically for STUDENTS (16+) where you can learn basic knife skills and how to use spices to create nutritious, tasty meals on a budget. Perfect for anyone returning to university who fancies expanding their repertoire beyond pesto pasta...

We have just 7 places left so book today to reserve your spot!

11am-2pm: Wednesday 15th January -£75.

07/12/2024

Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea? You’re in the right place…

A gift voucher for a cooking course with Spice Monkey in Crouch End North London is guaranteed to be the gift that keeps on giving.
Meat based, veggie, or vegan - we have a wide range of courses to suit all tastes and skill levels. A course with us will give you the tools and confidence to create your own great tasting Indian dishes time and again.

Check out the website (link in bio) for a full listing of what’s available in the new year. Brief outline of our dates for January and February 2025 below... more dates published soon.

We also offer private sessions so don’t hesitate to drop us a line if you’re interested in other dates or a home visit.

Beginners - 14 Dec
Taste of the Punjab - 4 Jan
Simply Vegan - 5 Jan
Beginners- 11 Jan
Keralan Kitchen (veggie) - 12 Jan
Beginners Vegetarian - 19 Jan
Student curries -22 Jan
Keralan Kitchen - 25 Jan
Taste of the Punjab (veggie) - 26 Jan
Taste of the Punjab - 2 Feb
Flavours of Central India - 16 Feb
Taste of the Punjab- 22 Feb
Steeet Food and Snacks - 23 Feb

27/09/2024

Collectaways have gone mobile. If you don’t want to pick up your Friday fix of Spice Monkey goodness, we can now bring it to you! (N10,N22 and N11 only for now)…

Drop us a line if you want to join the WhatsApp group where you’ll get the heads up when we’re cooking…

08/09/2024

After a dreamy summer break, Spice Monkey is BACK. New autumn courses are up on the website now…. Get booking- we can’t wait to see you in our Crouch End kitchen soon.
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29/03/2024

❤️ vegetables

It’s collectaway Friday at Spice Monkey already. A very Good Friday indeed.

This is our stupidly popular mixed veg bhaji- a juicy mix of cauliflower, peppers, potato, aubergine in a lightly spiced sauce. 😋

23/02/2024

A few behind the scenes pics from our collectaway today. It’s a world away from March 2020 when we kicked off a whole new adventure for Spice Monkey! Thanks for popping by with your camera lovely

28/12/2023

Very excited to spend our Twixtmas watching local genius artist work her magic on our new Indian Spice map at Spice Monkey HQ.

10/12/2023

Everybody on our Taste of the Punjab course loves a bit of butter chicken… and one of the first steps is to char that marinaded chicken to add a deep smoky flavour. Before long this grilled gorgeousness will join a creamy cashew based sauce to become