# Best Food-Drinks Events in Chennai

- **Subtitle**: From hotel brunches to homegrown workshops, this is how Chennai eats and drinks together
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Food-drinks in Chennai are not just about hopping into a random restaurant and calling it a night. The city has quietly built a whole calendar of food-drinks events that locals actually plan their week around. Right now you have 444 people already signed up for tastings, brunches, walks, and workshops, which tells you everything about how seriously this city takes its plate.

At the hotel end of the spectrum, Koox at Novotel Chennai in Nandanam is the familiar favorite. The Sunday Brunch Table there pulls in the “I like my meal with an elevator ride and a good view” crowd. Over at Food Exchange, Royal Kebabs & Biryani Nights lean into what Chennai does best, long tables, big platters, and zero shame about that second serving of rice. These are the food-drinks events in Chennai you book when you want to dress up a little but still eat like you are at a family function.

If you care more about stories than star ratings, the Madras Food Walk in Chennai is where the real fun is. You follow a local through streets that do not show up on tourist guides, hit tiny counters and older joints, and get a crash course in why this city is obsessed with its food. It is loud, slightly chaotic, and full of that “I am so glad someone else ordered for me” relief. Exactly the kind of thing locals pretend they are too cool for, then secretly recommend to everyone.

Then there is the make-it-yourself side of the scene. Reema's Swad Cooking Classes in Chennai, the Waffle Making Workshop, and the Doughnuts & Bombolini Workshop are for people who want to stop just posting their meals and actually learn how to pull them off. It is hands-on, flour everywhere, questions flying, and you leave with recipes, badly taken phone notes, and at least one new friend. Add in chilled hangouts like Picnic and one-off concepts like Taste of Tamilakam, and you start to see the pattern. The best food-drinks in Chennai are the ones that turn eating into an excuse to meet people.

Here is where to start:

Picnic
Waffle Making Workshop
Doughnuts & Bombolini Workshop
The Sunday Brunch Table at Koox, Novotel Chennai Nandanam
Taste of Tamilakam
Royal Kebabs & Biryani Nights at Food Exchange
Madras Food Walk: Chennai
Reema's Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai

## Food & Drinks Events in Chennai

- **Event Name**: Naanum Foodie Dhaan by Praveen Kumar
  - **Description**: Naanum Foodie Dhaan is Praveen Kumar's ninth standup special, a hilarious and deeply relatable celebration of food, cravings, culture, and the emotional connection Indians share with eating.From childhood snack obsessions to delivery apps, dieti
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 07:10 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/naanum-foodie-dhaan-by-praveen-kumar/3900030683163015
  - **Venue**: Asian college of journalism: Chennai
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  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Glo & Groove: Diwali Edition🪔✨️
  - **Description**: This Diwali, we're bringing the sparkle, the beats, and all the festive vibes! 💗💃🏼Get ready for an evening filled with dance, fun games, laughter, yummy food, drinks and unforgettable memories!Dress up, show up,
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/glo-and-groove-diwali-edition️-tickets/80001512150652
  - **Venue**: Meraki- Art of Dance
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  - **Price**: INR 499 to 699
  - **Categories**: fitness, sports, fitness, diwali, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Paratha Special Workshop
  - **Description**: Reemas Swad Cooking Classes schedules vegetarian Paratha Special Class...This a direct offline class. Online option also availableThis class includes:Aloo ParathaGobi ParathaPaneer Paratha
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/paratha-special-workshop/3900030972588346
  - **Venue**: Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Cooking
- **Event Name**: Rice Varieties Worshop
  - **Description**: Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes schedules vegetarian Varieties of Rice ClassThis a direct offline class. Online option also availableThis class includes:- Jeera Rice/Ghee Rice- Tawa Pulav
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue Nov 24 2026 at 03:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/rice-varieties-worshop/3900030972759013
  - **Venue**: Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Cooking
- **Event Name**: Italian Pizza & Garlic Bread
  - **Description**: Italian Pizza & Dominos Style Garlic Breadby Reema Swad Cooking ClassesWhat you will learn:Perfect Pizza Dough (soft & fluffy)Kneading, proofing & texture basic
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed Nov 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/italian-pizza-and-garlic-bread/3900030962322838
  - **Venue**: Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai
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  - **Categories**: cooking, workshops, art
- **Event Name**: Elite event and Trips
  - **Description**: #New year party celebration #foodfestival #publicidadeepropaganda #liquor #celebrity
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 31 2026 at 01:30 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/elite-event-and-trips/200030765745339
  - **Venue**: mugappair, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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  - **Categories**: new-year, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Chicken curry
  - **Description**: come and enjoy 😋 
#highlights #photoshot
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue Jan 05 2027 at 12:12 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/chicken-curry/200030832531117
  - **Venue**: Park Town, Tamil Nadu, India
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- **Event Name**: Glo & Groove: Diwali Edition🪔✨️
  - **Description**: This Diwali, we're bringing the sparkle, the beats, and all the festive vibes! 💗💃🏼Get ready for an evening filled with dance, fun games, laughter, yummy food, drinks and unforgettable memories!Dress up, show up,
  - **Venue**: Meraki- Art of Dance
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  - **Venue**: OTC near Padi Bridge
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Naanum Foodie Dhaan by Praveen Kumar (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at Asian college of journalism: Chennai), Glo & Groove: Diwali Edition🪔✨️ (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at Meraki- Art of Dance), Paratha Special Workshop (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 11:00 am at Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai), Rice Varieties Worshop (Tue Nov 24 2026 at 11:00 am at Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai), Italian Pizza & Garlic Bread (Wed Nov 18 2026 at 11:00 am at Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chennai this weekend November 6–8, 2026?
  - **A:** Glo & Groove: Diwali Edition🪔✨️ (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at Meraki- Art of Dance).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chennai in November 2026?
  - **A:** Naanum Foodie Dhaan by Praveen Kumar (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at Asian college of journalism: Chennai), Glo & Groove: Diwali Edition🪔✨️ (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at Meraki- Art of Dance), Paratha Special Workshop (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 11:00 am at Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai), Rice Varieties Worshop (Tue Nov 24 2026 at 11:00 am at Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai), Italian Pizza & Garlic Bread (Wed Nov 18 2026 at 11:00 am at Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Chennai?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Chennai on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Chennai?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Chennai include Asian college of journalism: Chennai, Meraki- Art of Dance, Reema`s Swad Cooking Classes: Chennai.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Chennai range from INR 499 to INR 699. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Chennai include Event Navigator, THE GLO KLUB ✨, elite Trips premium.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Chennai.

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