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Fine Food · Hands-On Cooking · Food Adventures
An experience-led dining destination where every dish tells a story.
Showcasing the soul of Odisha cuisine, with flavours from all corners of India.
The Cook's Tale Hospitality
At The Cook’s Tale, we proudly celebrate authentic Odia cuisine from India, led by our Chef Dev Biswal.
We greet every guest with warm smiles and complimentary delights.
We love explaining every dish — because if you’re spending on good food, you should know its story.
Here, hospitality isn’t a service — it’s a heartfelt memory we create with every visit.
complimentary starters
Indian complimentary starters
complimentary starters
Our Food
Paneer tikka
Dosa with chutneys
Chocolate Samosa
Paneer tikka
At The Cook’s Tale, every dish is thoughtfully prepared with fresh ingredients and inspired by the vibrant flavours of Odisha — one of India’s hidden culinary treasures.
We focus on authentic, heartfelt cooking that offers a meaningful and memorable dining experience.
Tasting Menu
Indian food from Odisha
Gin and Tonic
A refreshing jaggery and sugarcane juice blend, traditionally served to cool and energise.
Indian food from Odisha
Our signature 10-course tasting menu is a journey through the tastes and traditions of Odisha — a region known for its gentle spices, temple-inspired cooking, and coastal flavours.
Each course is designed to surprise and delight, introducing you to a side of Indian cuisine rarely seen in the UK.
Cookery Classes with Chef Dev Biswal
Cook . Connect . Dine Together
Cookery Class with Chef Dev Biswal
Master Cookery class
Cookery class for two
Cookery Class with Chef Dev Biswal
Spend an evening cooking three delicious courses with our Chef Dev Biswal and a small group of food lovers.
It’s hands-on, fun, and social — perfect for individuals, couples, or friends.
After cooking, sit down and enjoy the meal together over good conversation, new skills, and great flavours.
Choose from classes like Vegan, Seafood, Gluten-Free and more.
Check our calendar for upcoming dates and themes.
Culinary Tours
Cuisine. Culture. Adventure.
India Tour
group enjoying indian food
Croatia tour, customers cooking
India Tour
We take food lovers on unforgettable journeys — from Indian spice markets to European coastlines and the hidden gems of South East England.
Our tours are led by chefs, locals, and storytellers who love food as much as you do.
​India . Croatia . Morocco . South Wales . South East Kent . Canterbury
Canterbury Experiences
Dine.Wander. Delight
Canterbury Punting Tour
Bulkhead Statue by Rick Kirby
The Goods Shed
Canterbury Punting Tour
We do a little extra... just for the joy of it.
These curated experiences blend food, charm, and a touch of magic — designed to showcase the best of Canterbury in truly unforgettable ways.
Featured Experiences:
Punting on the River Stour, Prosecco and Dinner
Afternoon Tea Picnic & Sparkling Wine
Chartham Vineyard Tour & 6-Course Tasting Menu
Ghost Tour with Dinner
Ideal for curious travellers from London, the North of England, Scotland, Wales, the West Country, and across Europe — Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Germany.
Nearby Parking
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Whitefriars Car Park: Located on Watling Street, CT1 2TF, this car park is approximately a 5-minute walk from the restaurant.​
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Castle Street Car Park: Situated at Castle Street, CT1 2QD, it's about a 7-minute walk to the restaurant.​
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Castle Row Park: Located at Castle Row, CT1 2PX, this car park is approximately a 5-minute walk from the restaurant.
Awards
Winner at the House of Lords – Asian Curry Awards 2024
Best Asian Chef (Outside London) & 2nd Best Chef Nationally
Kent Life Food & Drink Awards 2024
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Featured in British Indian Good Food Guide Top 100
Best Restaurants Britain 2024
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Travellers Choice Award Winner 2024
"Google Reviews"
Really lovely afternoon tea with Indian snacks as well as sandwiches and delicious sweets, not all of which I could eat and so the staff kindly boxed them up for me. There were also amuse-bouches and add ons (soup, lassi, chocolate truffles), which added to the experience. The best Indian restaurant in Kent?
Rachel Home
Great meal. Very interesting twist on Indian food - delicious and unusual. Excellent for a special occasion. Friendly service. Really enjoyed pianist playing wide range of well known tracks. Appreciated al the extras which kept being presented to us - soup, popadums, puris, chocolates…
Boyfriend and I went here for our 1 year anniversary/ valentines. I made them aware of this when I booked our table. They absolutely treated us, placed us in the best seats in the restaurant with balloons and placed us next to the piano player. They gave us complimentary pea soup (delicious), a pallet cleanser and chocolates. Every time they severed our food they described in detail what was on the plate. We had the best time here and were spoilt rotten. 100% recommend coming here .
Emma Tracy
"Delicious food and fab service We’ve eaten here twice in recent months and each time the food has been delicious! The first time we had the set lunch, and then last night the Bottomless Thali.
Both have been fab; flavoursome and tasty.
The staff and service is great too. Ashar, the manager, in particular is brilliant and an asset to the restaurant.
I’d highly recommend The Cook’s Tale, and plan to return again soon!"
HannahC1984
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