Global cuisine, created with local ingredients, customized to your taste.

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Culinary Stories
Told in Every Bite

We invite you to savor more than just meals - we offer unforgettable culinary experiences that ignite curiosity and bring people together.

Whether you're taking one of our hands-on culinary classes or indulging in a customized meal with our personal chef service, you're in for a journey that will awaken your senses, expand your skills, and warm your soul.

Our Services

Culinary Instructions

Indian Personal Chef preparing South Indian meal with spices, vegetables, and herbs on a countertop.

Exquisite, customized, global cuisine designed around your gathering, your space, and your taste. Think brunches, high-tea, and takeaway dinners.

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Indian Cooking class in progress, where the chef is explaining and preparing a meal; one man is pouring food into a baking dish while two women observe; various herbs, spices, vegetables, and cooking ingredients are on the countertop.

Personal Chef

Explore hyper-regional Indian cuisine through hands-on cooking classes that blend storytelling and flavors to build both skills and confidence.

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Meet Sarita Bhagwat

The heart behind Saffron & Savoir

Saffron & Savoir was founded by Sarita Bhagwat, a trained chef, natural teacher, gracious host, and above all, a lifelong food enthusiast.

After two dynamic decades in consulting and financial services, Sarita followed her first love: cooking, teaching and sharing beautiful meals with others to create Saffron & Savoir

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What People Say..

  • “We enjoyed every minute of today’s class. Thanks for the insights. Food was amazing. Will try next week at home.

    You taught a masterful class, which was thoroughly enjoyable and I am also so grateful for your lovely gift of the Xacuti powder, what a treat! I found you on Instagram, and look forward to following you in your culinary adventures.”

    — Sonam

  • "We took a class with our adult children and we all had a great time learning to make several Indian dishes. Sarita was a very gracious hostess and teacher. Her preparation was meticulous--ingredients, cooking implements, and recipes were all prepared before we arrived. Highly recommended!!!"

    — David B.

  • "She was very knowledgeable and engaging and made the class fun. We accomplished an amazing amount in just 3 hours and then got time to sit together to eat what we had made. I really enjoyed the class."

    — Workshop Attendee

  • "I liked her instruction style and liked that she did a demo of the meal herself so, we could observe her cooking techniques."

    — Workshop Attendee

  • "Otherworldly experience! The Salty Quill Writers' Retreat for Women was treated to a few days of Saffron and Savoir's culinary magic. Sarita is an incredibly creative chef, with an enthusiasm that infuses every bite. I haven't had such extraordinary meals in years. "

    — Pam Loring

Global Flavours, Local Soul

  • Pan-seared rack of lamb with a sprig of rosemary, served with green beans and potato gratin, topped with mustard seeds and a light sauce.

    Lamb Chops with Potato Au Gratin and Baby Asparagus

  • Seafood shell filled with cooked noodles, scallops, and garnished with green herbs, served on a white plate.

    Scallops With Fresh Basil Pasta

  • Tray of small glasses filled with a dessert topped with orange slices and mint leaves, placed on a stove.

    Mango Mousse

  • Strawberries half-dipped in chocolate on a decorative surface.

    Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries

  • A table of assorted foods including a colorful salad, grilled chicken, fried fish, sandwiches, and condiments on a dining table.

    Tapas

  • Gourmet plate with slices of cooked meat, roasted vegetables, fresh parsley, and a dark sauce drizzle, resting on a stainless steel surface.

    Roast Duck With Lentil And Carrots