London, United Kingdom — July 2025

In a surprising turn that left fans delighted and curious, Bollywood royalty Kareena Kapoor Khan has swapped designer gowns for aprons — and she’s not alone.

Spotted in a cozy townhouse kitchen tucked away in a quiet street of West London, Kareena was joined by her sons Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh, as well as husband Saif Ali Khan — but not for a photoshoot or film prep. The family of four has been spending part of their summer holiday taking private cooking classes from a Michelin-starred Indian-British chef… and their culinary journey is already stirring headlines and stomachs alike.

From Paparazzi to Pots and Pans

Known for her style, sass, and onscreen magnetism, Kareena Kapoor shocked fans when she posted a candid Instagram Story of herself rolling parathas alongside Taimur, who stood on a wooden stool with flour smudged across his cheek.

Captioned: “Taimur wants to be the next MasterChef! Jeh just wants more butter 😂🍳 #CookingInLondon”, the post exploded online.

But the real surprise came hours later, when Saif Ali Khan — usually known for his royal lineage and refined taste — was seen stepping out of the Notting Hill organic grocery store holding a bag of fresh produce and… a handwritten list?

According to a family friend, Saif has been “obsessed with recreating his grandmother’s mutton korma” and has recently taken up the challenge of learning forgotten royal recipes.

A Royal Feast in the Making

The family is reportedly attending daily cooking sessions hosted by Chef Aryan Kaul, a Kashmiri-born culinary star who trained in both Indian heritage cooking and French cuisine. In an exclusive (and rare) chat, the chef revealed:

“I’ve taught many celebrities, but the Khans surprised me. Kareena is focused and quick — she’s especially good with South Indian flavors. Saif is experimental and very detailed. Taimur? He’s the real star — he made aloo tikki with almost no help!”

Even little Jeh, barely three years old, was seen squishing dough with chubby fingers, giggling as he smeared yogurt on naan bread like it was paint.

What’s more touching? The entire family has decided to document the journey — not as a show or series — but as a family recipe journal they plan to gift to both sides of their family during Diwali this year.

Saif’s Dish That Shocked the Chef

The moment that truly floored everyone happened on Day 4 of their lessons. Saif took over the stove and recreated a dish called “Shaahi Gobhi Biryani”, using caramelized cauliflower, saffron, almonds, and smoked rose water — a recipe his great-grandfather had apparently loved during royal feasts.

Chef Kaul later admitted, “It was one of the best vegetarian biryanis I’ve tasted from a non-professional. The flavor layering, the presentation — Saif surprised even me.”

Kareena, ever the proud wife, teased in a video:

“He steals scenes in movies… now he wants to steal the kitchen too!”

https://youtu.be/_RD_q-y92OQ

More Than Just a Vacation

While the public may see the glamour, insiders close to the Kapoor-Khan family say this summer trip is about slowing down, bonding, and creating memories off-camera.

Taimur, now 8, has taken a liking to baking — his favorite is banana walnut bread. Jeh loves licking the batter bowls (and running away with ladles). Kareena reportedly said this experience “reminded her of her own childhood kitchens with her mother Babita, filled with smells of ghee and laughter.”

The family has even extended their stay by another week to learn desserts — including a British-Indian fusion dish Kareena wants to call “Masala Crumble.”

Fans Are Loving It

Across social media, netizens can’t get enough:

“Kareena making rotis? Saif with biryani? This is the content we need!” — @BollywoodByte

“Can we get a cookbook please? I’d pay!” — @DesiFoodieUK

“Kareena’s vacation is more productive than my whole year 😭😂” — @TaimurFanForever

So… What’s Next?

There are whispers that the family may turn this into a limited-edition food memoir, mixing recipes, childhood memories, and behind-the-scenes photos of their journey in the kitchen. While nothing is confirmed, sources close to Kareena say she’s seriously considering it.

Until then, London locals may still spot the Khans at Indian markets or sipping chai at tiny cafes in Soho — as far from the movie sets as you can imagine, and yet, glowing with the kind of warmth that only comes from shared meals and genuine moments