Cape Malay/Creole Cooking Class and Local Shopping in Salt River

5.0 (26 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration3h - 4h
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Awarded Silver at WTM Africa by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism for Cultural Diversity, this hands-on cooking experience offers a meaningful introduction to Cape Town’s Cape Malay culinary heritage.
Join us for a stroll through Salt River to source ingredients and engage with the neighbourhood, followed by preparing a traditional Cape Malay meal. No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest in food and culture.
Guests are guided through key elements of the cooking process while learning about the historical influences that have shaped this cuisine. Along the way, the experience explores the socio-cultural identity of the Cape Muslim community.
The experience is flexible and participatory, allowing guests to engage at their own pace, and offers a genuine connection through food, stories and shared moments in a local setting with local home cooks.

What's included

  • Cape Malay/Creole savouries and treats served as welcome snacks.
  • sparkling and still water available
  • Please text us if you'd like any carbonated soft drinks.
  • A selection of indigenous teas, homemade masala chai, and artisan coffee is available.
  • Home-cooked, traditional 3-course Cape Malay/Creole lunch (starter, main, dessert).

What to expect

  1. Cape Town
    10m
    This experience begins with a relaxed stroll through the colourful streets of Salt River, where we’ll shop for ingredients at local businesses. We’ll then make our way to our home for the cooking class. Our meeting point is Fargo Trading, one of Cape Town’s oldest and most underrated spice shops, the perfect place to set the tone for this authentic Cape Malay/Creole cooking experience.
  2. Cape Town
    50m
    After exploring one of Cape Town’s most iconic spice shops, we’ll continue shopping for ingredients for our meal as we take a relaxed walk through Salt River. Along the way, we’ll see striking street art created by both the Salt River Heritage Society and the International Public Art Festival. You’ll also learn about African immigrant communities who run local grocery shops, as well as Cape Malay/Creole food vendors. We’ll end the walk at our home, where we’ll cook and eat together.
  3. Cape Town
    2h
    You’ll get to cook and share an authentic three-course Cape Malay/Creole meal. Experience true 'Kaapse Kos' while learning about its rich history and heritage, and connect with local home cooks who are known in their communities for their incredible cooking and baking.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet us right in front of the entrance of THE OLD BISCUIT MILL at 375 Albert Road, We'll start by shopping for spices together before heading to the house for the cooking class."

End point

We'll end the experience at our house at 33B Ormskirk Street, which has safe street parking and is also ideal for an Uber pick-up.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • the remaining time will be for the transfer for each attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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