Cook your own 3-course meal in the historic Bo Kaap neighborhood. Discover what makes Malay cooking different from other traditional South African dishes.

About this activity

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Host or greeter: English, Afrikaans

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Kiara – United States

Loved it! It was a great experience and a nice way to meet new people and try some delicious, authentic food.

Tyriana – United States

Learned a lot about the history of Bo-Kaap and Malay culture. Food was delicious

Highlights

Take part in a fun and interactive cooking class
Learn to cook the Malay way and enjoy your meal thereafter
Get a first hand history lesson from a local resident while discovering your cooking talents

Full description

Join a local resident for a traditional cooking class in the heart of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood. During the 2-hour interactive session, prepare a popular, three course Cape Malay meal from scratch, using authentic spices and fresh ingredients.

Once the food has been cooked, sit down with your host to enjoy the true taste of Bo-Kaap, while engaging in some good, hearty conversations on family, local traditions, and the community. From a starter to a main meal, hone your cooking skills, and enjoy a truly local experience.

Includes

Cooking class
Lunch and soft drinks

Transportation

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Important information

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 82 reviews

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We thoroughly enjoyed our evening! Shafeeqah was a gracious host who shared has knowledge of Cape Malay cooking with skill and pride! The food was delicious and class participation in making items such as chilli bites, samosas flat bread and beef curry was inclusive and attainable! Thank you to Shafeeqah for a memorable evening!

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Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap