Join Our Chef's Exclusive Baking & Cooking Classes!
Chef Nina is the creative force behind Nina Bakery in Cochin — a professionally trained baker from a renowned international culinary school. With over a decade of hands-on experience and a passion for innovation, she has earned a loyal following through her skillful blend of flavor, artistry, and mindful baking.
Her true specialty lies in vegan and plant-based cakes, celebrated for their taste, texture, and elegant presentation. Chef Nina’s expertise extends beyond cakes — she crafts artisan breads, cookies, and fusion desserts that bring together global techniques and local flavors.
Driven by her dream to make Nina Bakery the best bakery in Cochin, she now shares her craft through exclusive baking classes and collaborations, inspiring the next generation of passionate bakers.
Specializes in: Artisan Breads & European Pastries
Biography:
Chef Arjun Menon brings over 15 years of baking expertise from top bakeries in Mumbai and Dubai. Trained in classic European techniques, he’s known for his perfectly crusted sourdough, buttery croissants, and flaky Danish pastries. At Nina Bakery, Chef Arjun leads the Artisan Bread & Viennoiserie workshops, teaching students how to balance flavor, fermentation, and texture in every bake.
Specializes in: Traditional Indian Sweets & Fusion Desserts
Biography:
A culinary innovator with roots in Kerala’s food heritage, Chef Lakshmi combines the richness of Indian sweets with modern baking trends. Her signature creations — from gulab jamun cheesecakes to cardamom macarons — are a local favorite. She mentors students at Nina Bakery on how to blend traditional flavors with global pastry techniques.
Specializes in: Chocolate Art & Plated Desserts
Biography:
With professional training from Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, Chef Rohan brings a fine-dining flair to Nina Bakery. He’s an expert chocolatier, known for crafting indulgent truffles, mirror-glazed cakes, and showpiece desserts. His workshops focus on tempering chocolate, flavor pairing, and presentation — turning every bake into an edible masterpiece.
1. Basic Baking Foundations
Description: Learn the fundamentals — sponge cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and basic mixing & baking techniques. Perfect for beginners.
Date & Time: Sat, 18 Oct 2025 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: ₹1,200 per participant
2. Vegan Baking Essentials (Eggless & Dairy-free)
Description: Master moist vegan cakes, eggless sponges, and plant-based frostings using local ingredients.
Date & Time: Sun, 19 Oct 2025 • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Price: ₹1,500 per participant
3. Advanced Cake Decoration & Piping
Description: Hands-on training in buttercream, ganache drips, piping techniques, and elegant finishing. Bring a camera — great for portfolio shots.
Date & Time: Sat, 25 Oct 2025 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: ₹2,200 per participant
Artisan Bread Workshop (Sourdough & Multigrain)
Description: From starter care to kneading and baking — learn sourdough basics, fermentation, and no-fail multigrain loaves.
Date & Time: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 • 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Price: ₹1,800 per participant