The 15 Cooking Classes in South Africa That Earn Their Price

1.Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

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

Cook Cape Malay dishes in Bo-Kaap with chef Faldela, then eat lunch you made. Hands-on spice class in 150 minutes.

“It was one of the best things we did in Cape Town and that's saying something because we had an amazing time. Faldela's dry wit and warmth made her a fantastic teacher and she imparted so much wisdom about each dish and the spices used. The end result was a delicious lunch shared with a small community. It was a lovely afternoon and I'd strongly recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town.”

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2.Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience

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

Cook authentic Cape Town African dishes step by step, learn food history with Caleb and Florence, then eat together with tea or coffee.

“It was a great experience. The food was good and we learned a lot about the African cuisine. They were so nice and welcoming.”

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3.Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

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

Cook Cape Malay food in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town. Hands-on 3-course class with lunch and soft drinks, plus local history. $52.

“Welcomed by the family into their lovely home. Very enjoyable evening learning a lot and amazingly tasty food”

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4.Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

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

Bo-Kaap cobblestone walk and Malay home cooking in Cape Town. Learn the stories, then make curry, roti, sambal and koesisters.

“Our tour guide was very personable and we thoroughly enjoyed the knowledge she shared as we walked around Bo Kaap. Faldela’s personality shined in teaching the cooking portion of the experience and she was both informative and entertaining. Pro tip: start a video when she breaks out the spices! You’ll want to capture her extensive knowledge about the health benefits and various ways to use EACH one. We can’t wait for her book to come out!”

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5.Half-Day Small Group Cooking Experience in Franschhoek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $116

4-hour small-group cooking in Franschhoek with chef Nicola Spilsbury. Cook South African dishes, eat together, and sip local wines.

“This is an experience not to be missed if you are in the Franschhoek area. Nicola is an amazing chef and it was a pleasure and honour to be cooking with her. Our group of 4 had so much fun!! Nicola chose some authentic recipes and everyone Read more”

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6.Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 2h 30m · from $71

Cook Cape Town African favorites with Florence and Caleb, sip local drinks, learn cuisine history, and eat communally. 150 min.

“ha sido espectacular, no solo la clase de cocina, sino toda la explicacion sobre la alimentación y las costumbres de Africa. realmente excepcional, los anfitriones encantadores.”

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7.Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $100

Private Cape Malay class at a Grassy Park home in Cape Town, learning rotis, chicken curry, bobotie and malva pudding.

“Lorette made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. She j had the ingredients prowled & we made a wonderful meal. She walked us through how to make the curry & vegetable chicken main dish. We also had fun with making roti….everyone took a turn. Lorette is very Read more”

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8.GQ: City Walking Tour & African Cuisine Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2 hours - 210 minutes · from $56

Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha on foot, then a hands-on African cooking class with what you make, eat, and take home.

“Knowledgeable tour guide who didn't only show the shiny places.”

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9.South African Cooking in Cape Town with Local Chef Richard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $76

Cook Cape Town style with Richard and Gillian, a home-kitchen demo, braai favorites, and wine, ending with a hearty meal for $76.

“It was a great evening! We came a guests and left as friends! The hosts are very friendly and the meal was great!”

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10.Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $102

Shop Johannesburg ingredients, cook Pan-African dishes at a local home, then dine with stories. Vegan or meat options, Sandton pickup.

“Upon arrival, we were greeted with refreshing drinks-a delightful water infused with lemon and papaya, alongside a homemade hibiscus tea with ginger-that perfectly set the tone for the evening. The chef then treated us to a spectacular culinary journey, preparing several amazing dishes inside the kitchen, followed by three succulent meat dishes grilled outdoors. Each dish was a masterpiece, and I can confidently say it was the best meal I had during my entire stay in Johannesburg. We concluded the evening gathered around the kitchen table, illuminated by candlelight, savoring the scrumptious meal while enjoying delightful conversations. This experience is highly recommended for anyone lookin...”

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11.Private Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Class in Manenberg with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $92

Private Cape Malay cooking at a local home in Manenberg, Cape Town. Learn samosas, tomato bredie, rice, and dessert with drinks included.

“Such a memorable day from start to finish. I was by myself and felt like I was with friends the entire time, Coleen and Ruth really make you feel at home. The food was amazingly flavorful and well explained. I’m so happy I booked this, easy Uber there and back, and had plenty Read more”

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12.Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · from $85

Cook Zulu-inspired food with a local chef in Maboneng, stroll markets, learn culture, and enjoy a full lunch for $85.

“Nkululeko was a great hostess! We had great conversation and great food. Bongani also was a great addition. The chicken he bbq’d and sausage he grilled was phenomenal! We learned so much from the walk through the neighborhood to the history lesson Nkululeko gave us. We really enjoyed ourselves and I’m glad we had the Zulu and Xhosa cooking experience. I would definitely do it again!”

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13.Langa Township and Bokaap Cooking Class Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $142

Half-day Cape Town tour with AC pickup, Langa walking, Bo-Kaap sights, District Six context, and a Cape Malay cooking class lunch.

“Had a wonderful tour with Kelvin as our guide. Our first stop was Langa Township with Glen as our local guide. It was a real eye opener as to the hardships these people live under and something we will never forget. We then went to the CasRead more”

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14.Cape Town Shore Excursion| South African Cooking & Port Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $106

Hands-on South African cooking in a Cape Town home in Wynberg, with port pickup, two dishes taught by chefs, wine, dessert, and private dining.

“Unfortunately I missed this event due to emergency surgery. The rest of our group attended and report a fabulous time with wonderful hosts. Food, beverage and commeradery were all excellent.”

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15.Authentic Private South African Cooking Class with Jolandi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $74

Private cooking class with Jolandi in the Western Cape. Make Cape Malay dishes from scratch and enjoy local wine pairings at home.

“The hi-light of my trip to South Africa! Great family with delicious food and entertaining conversation.”

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