A fully immersive social and cultural experience combining a walking tour, hands on cooking workshop and 2 course lunch. This 3 and a half hour experience will introduce you to the food, culture and traditions of the Cape Malay's of Bo-Kaap.
The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour Experience is an amazing way to learn the culinary secrets of South Africa. With the help of an experienced chef, you can learn how to mix masala, create rotis, samoosas, dhaltjies, and chicken curry from scratch.
This is a great opportunity for beginner and experienced cooks alike. Get to know the culture and flavor of South African cuisine through this fun and unique experience.
With the Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour Experience, not only will you learn to cook tasty dishes, but you will also have the delicious rewards of your hard work with you afterwards!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become an expert in South African cuisine – join the Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour Experience today!
Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour Description
We offer an educational and fun experience encompassing insights into the Cape Malay culture in Bo-Kaap from a culinary perspective. Designed by Zainie and hosted in her home, your guide will entertain you with stories of the food and culture of Bo-Kaap whilst returning to Zanie's kitchen to cook up a storm.
Our journey starts at a local grocer in Bo-Kaap then continues to the local spice merchants to teach you how to shop for spices. After a brief stroll through the cobbled streets and a little bit of history we return to Zainie's home.
In the cooking class, guests will discover the secrets of mixing Masala, making Dhaltjies (Chilli Bites), preparing and folding Samoosas, making and frying Rootis and learning the traditional way to cook a mouth-watering Cape Malay Curry which you will enjoy in a sit down lunch whilst being entertained you with local recipes and stories of food, culture and life.
Refreshments and tasters are served before Lunch, thereafter you will receive a recipe booklet together with bag of Zainie's special Masala Mix for your first curry meal.
Inclusions Three and a half (3 1/2) hour food tour experience consisting of a walking tour, cooking class, and a sit down traditional lunch.
Take-away's include a recipe booklet covering the cooking course together with Zainie's pre-mixed Masala.
Exclusions Alcohol and Video Recording.
Bring Hats / Scarves when it's sunny and an umbrella when it's rain
Fitness Not strenuous, light paced walking.
What to Wear Comfy shoes.
Location 100 Wale Street
Departure Point Starts at 100 Wale Street.
Return Point Ends at 46 Rose Street.
