Private South African Cape Malay Cooking Class

Name: Private South African Cape Malay Cooking Class
Brand: Traveling Spoon
SKU: 346c132c-9542-41fb-8793-6d152a1d00b6

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Summary

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. be welcomed into Lorette and Desmond’s beautiful home, built by Lorette's dad 44 years ago. Lorette bought the home from her parents when she and Desmond married and they redesigned and renovated their home themselves. After a welcome drink, join Lorette in her spacious, modern kitchen for your South African Cape Malay cooking class. Lorette is also a keen gardener and loves using fresh herbs from her garden to cook her meals. You can expect to learn how to make 2-3 of the dishes which might include mini roti's with chicken curry (the Cape Malay roti is a delicious unleavened flatbread served with chicken curry), bobotie (a South African dish of curried minced meat baked with a savory custard served with aromatic yellow rice and roasted vegetables) and malva pudding. The cooking class portion of the experience will last between 1-2 hours before you share the meal you helped prepare over conversation with Lorette and Desmond. Lorette's mom and dad (Rachel and Kenneth) also live on the property and they might pop in to say hello from time to time.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with your host Lorette. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Lorette will teach you 2-3 traditional South African food with a Cape Malay influenced dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Cape Malay and South African cuisine • 100% private activity • South African hospitality in a residential Cape Town neighborhood • Vegetarian and and halal options available

What’s included?

Private cooking class with your host Lorette
Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled water
Lunch or Dinner
Gratuities
Transportation

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Traveling Spoon

About operator:

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.