Cape Town: Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience
Cape Peninsula, Cape Town
Discover how to cook a traditional African meal from start to finish with this hands-on cooking class in Cape Town. Try some tasty dishes along with some African juice, tea, and beer.
Authentic African Cooking Experience in Cape Town
Learn to prepare traditional African dishes in a hands-on cooking class suitable for food enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
Highlights
- Cook an authentic African meal step by step
- Discover the history and evolution of African cuisine
- Taste a variety of African delicacies
- Share the meal communally with your hosts and fellow guests
Description
Join this immersive cooking experience where you will prepare a traditional African meal from start to finish. Your host will explain the history, ingredients, and cultural significance of African cuisine and how recipes have been passed down through generations.
You will be welcomed with a selection of African drinks and starter snacks. During the session, you will learn to cook Sadza (ground mealie meal), meaty beef bones with green vegetables, chicken stew, chakalaka, and sugar beans. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
Each participant contributes to the cooking process. Afterward, the group will enjoy the meal together, replicating the communal dining style common in African homes. The experience concludes with an African hot beverage such as tea or coffee.
This cooking class takes place in a private room adjacent to Pahari African Restaurant, offering a relaxed environment to experience South African hospitality. You will be encouraged to get hands-on and receive an easy-to-follow recipe to recreate the dishes at home.
Includes
- Food: Sadza, meaty beef bones with green vegetables, chicken stew, chakalaka, sugar beans
- Drinks: African juice, African beer, African tea or coffee
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- Hosted by Florence, co-owner of Pahari African Restaurant, who learned these recipes from her mother and has over 20 years of experience in the food service industry
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy. The afternoon is often ideal for this cooking class, allowing you to enjoy the meal afterward.
