Praveen & Swarna

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Praveen & Swarna

Praveen & Swarna Kumar grew up in South India and import the spices for authentic Indian food from their Family farms back home.

Praveen & Swarna Kumar grew up helping on their family farm in South India and to this day they import the spices they need to create authentic Indian food from their Family farms back home. Praveen’s career within the hospitality industry has seen him travel across continents, working in some of the world’s most prestigious five-star establishments before settling in Perth, Scotland.

The couple’s city centre Tabla Restaurant is Perth’s only rosette standard Indian eatery and is a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

Most importantly though, Praveen & Swarna are passionate and inspirational chefs, with a genuine love for the dishes he creates and the ingredients they use. They will draw you into their world of spices and authentic methods, teaching you how to embrace the very simple act of preparing and eating delicious Indian food.

Recent awards

4 Stars from Visit Scotland: Cook School
Winner of “World Cuisine Chef of the Year – 2018 ” The Scottish Food awards & Academy
Winner of “Outstanding Curry Of the Year -2018” The Scottish Curry awards
Winner of “Taste Our Best” 2016/17/18 – Visit Scotland
AA One Rosette 2013/13/14/15/16/17/18

Praveen Kumar cooking demonstration at Indian Cook School Scotland
Praveen Kumar cooking demonstration at Indian Cook School Scotland
Read Praveen’s amazing journey on Small City, Big personality
Swarna Kumar in the garden of Indian Cook School Scotland
Swarna Kumar in the garden of Indian Cook School Scotland