Frequently asked questions

Table Indienne is a small family business based in Wittisheim, Alsace. Founded by Mihika, who is passionate about Indian cuisine and culture, we offer premium spices imported directly from India, ready-to-cook kits to discover Indian cooking, home cooking workshops, block printing workshops (traditional Indian textile printing), and bespoke trips to India. Learn more about our story.

Our shop offers:
• Indian spices — a wide range of pure spices (turmeric, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, chilli, etc.) in discovery tubes or doypacks.
• Ready-to-cook kits — everything to make authentic Indian dishes (curry, dal, biryani...).
• Exotic ingredients — curry leaves, rose water, ghee and other hard-to-find products.
• Indian kitchen accessories — masala dabba (spice box), tadka pan, mortar and pestle.
• Artisanal tableware — Madhurkathi table runners, sabai grass placemats, woven baskets.
• Wooden printing blocks — over 170 hand-carved designs for block printing.
• Workshops — Indian cooking classes at your home and block printing workshops in Wittisheim.

Our spices are imported directly from India, mainly from Kerala, Rajasthan and Meghalaya. We work exclusively with suppliers certified organic by the European Union, guaranteeing spices grown without pesticides or synthetic chemicals, in harmony with the environment. If a specific product does not come from a certified organic supplier, we explicitly state it on its product page.

Our kits contain the essential dry ingredients: spices, lentils, rice and everything that does not fall into the fresh produce category. You will need to get a few additional ingredients such as onions, garlic or tomatoes depending on the recipes. All fresh ingredients needed are explicitly listed on each product page. Each kit includes a detailed step-by-step recipe to guide you through preparation.

We offer Indian cooking classes at your home, during which we bring everything needed for the meal preparation. The idea is to guide you: you and your guests actively participate in the entire preparation. We bring kansa dinnerware, a metal traditionally used in India for its Ayurvedic properties. It is also an opportunity to discuss Indian traditions and culture with Mihika. Discover our cooking class options.

Block printing is a traditional Indian art that involves printing patterns on fabric using hand-carved wooden blocks. We offer several options at our workshop in Wittisheim. We recommend starting with an introduction course of about 1.5 hours, during which you will learn the techniques and leave with your own creation. If you enjoy the experience, you can come back to practise independently or get blocks to print at home. Discover our block printing workshops.

We deliver throughout Europe, to overseas territories and beyond. Several shipping methods are available:

Mondial Relay — Delivery to pickup points in 12 countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Andorra, Monaco.
Chronopost — Fast home delivery across all of Europe, as well as North America (USA, Canada) and North Africa.
Colissimo — Delivery to mainland France, all of Europe, overseas territories (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion, French Guiana, New Caledonia, Polynesia...) and worldwide.
Local pickup — Free, at our address: 4 Rue de Hilsenheim, 67820 Wittisheim.

Shipping costs are calculated automatically based on your address. You will receive an email with the tracking number as soon as your order is shipped.

Yes! Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands are served by Mondial Relay (pickup points) and Chronopost (home delivery). Switzerland is served by Chronopost and Colissimo. We actually deliver throughout all of Europe (including the UK, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe), as well as to overseas territories, North America and North Africa. Costs and delivery times are calculated automatically based on your address at checkout.

To preserve the full flavour and aroma of your spices, store them in a dry place, away from direct light and heat. Our airtight packaging (tubes and doypacks) is designed for optimal storage. Avoid placing your spices above the cooker or near a steam source. Whole spices (peppercorns, sticks) keep longer than ground spices: up to 2-3 years compared to 6-12 months for powders.

Our pure spices are naturally gluten-free and do not contain major allergens. However, some of our ready-to-cook kits may contain lentils, rice or other ingredients that could cause reactions. The full ingredient list is always indicated on each product page. If in doubt or with a specific allergy, do not hesitate to contact us before your purchase.

Yes, we offer a collection of authentic Indian recipes on our website, accessible for free. Each recipe is detailed step by step and indicates the spices and ingredients needed, with direct links to the corresponding products in our shop. Discover our recipes.

For online orders: credit card, bank transfer and PayPal. For on-site workshops and order pickup: cash (preferred), credit card or cheque.

Yes! Our loyalty programme lets you earn points with every purchase. These points give you access to exclusive rewards: discounts on your next orders, early access to new products and more. You progress through different tiers that unlock additional benefits. Discover the loyalty programme.

We have set up a deposit system on some of our packaging to reduce waste. The deposit amount is included in the product price. When you return your clean, empty containers, you receive loyalty points (20 points per euro of deposit) redeemable for rewards. For online orders, a free return label is provided from 5 containers onwards. A simple and cost-effective gesture for the planet!

Yes! When placing your order, you can indicate it is a gift and add a personalised message that will be enclosed with the parcel. You can also opt for our premium gift wrapping (+€5): your order will be carefully wrapped in hand block-printed paper, a traditional Indian art. A unique gift right down to the wrapping!

On the page of each out-of-stock product, you can enter your email address to be automatically notified as soon as the product is back in stock. We restock regularly.

In accordance with the law, you have a 14-day right of withdrawal after receiving your order. Opened food products cannot be returned for hygiene reasons. In the event of a damaged product or an error in your order, contact us and we will find a solution promptly.

For any question about your order or other enquiry, please use our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also write to us directly at contact@table-indienne.fr.