4 South Africa Cooking Classes to Book First

1.Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 515 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49Our pick

Spend 150 minutes in Bo-Kaap with local chef Faldela, cooking Cape Malay dishes such as curry, roti, and samosas. She explains the spices, stories, and methods in her home before you sit down to eat together. Ingredients, equipment, lunch, and soft drinks are included.

“My friends and I are just finishing a week in Cape Town. Everything we have done has been so amazing, but this cooking class is at the top. We had so much fun, learned a lot, and it was amazing to experience part of the culture of Bo Kaap! We are all excited to go home and try to make the food for our families! (It was delicious!)”

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2.Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $57Top rated

At Pahari African Restaurant in Salt River, Caleb and Florence guide you through traditional African dishes, from sadza and chicken stew to chakalaka and peanut vegetables. You will hear the food’s story, help cook the meal, share it communally, and finish with African tea or coffee.

“Wonderful genuine people, fun, educational, food turned out very delicious! My boys 11,14 loved this experience, enjoyed eating challenging foods, and eating with their hands. Thank you for this experience! You will forever be in our hearts and we wish you a wonderful , successful, healthy life!”

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3.Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Spend two hours in Bo-Kaap cooking samosas, chilli bites, flatbread, and curry with a local host. You will learn about Cape Malay food and community traditions, then sit down for the meal you helped prepare.

“The cooking class was lovely. Our instructor was very knowledgeable about her cuisine. All of the dishes were delicious! Best meal we’ve had in Capetown! Being hosted in her home was a beautiful touch, we will remember this experience!”

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4.Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Spend four hours in Bo-Kaap with local guides such as Faldela, Gadija, or Ilyas. Walk the colorful streets, visit a spice shop and museum, then cook samosas, chicken curry, roti, salsa salad, and koesisters in a local home. Recipes are provided afterward.

“It was amazing - Gadija took us on our historical walking tour of Bo Kaap and explained the history before entertaining us with the cookery session with Bilquis - I finally learnt how to make flaky roti Yeahh”

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