Things to do in Western Cape, South Africa: The Best Cooking Classes

The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour takes you on a voyage into the life, food and culture of the Cape Malay's in Bo-Kaap whilst offering you a hands-on, practical lesson on how to cook like a real Cape Malay 'Auntie'! Learn how to fold Samoosa's, make Rootis and Dhaltjies (Chili Bites) and mix Masala for that perfect pot of Cape Malay Curry!

Courses of authentic Italian and Ligurian cooking, a tour of the peninsula with a tourist guide, visiting the country’s most important wine estates, picking vegetables directly from Emma’s kitchen garden, making homemade pasta, taking lessons on wine matching and Italian cooking, are the experiences you could have with Emma who will make you fall in love with South Africa and will show it to you with the same passion she reserves for closest of friends.Corsi di autentica cucina italiana e ligure, il giro della Penisola con una guida turistica, la visita alle tenute vinicole più importanti del paese, la raccolta delle verdure direttamente dall’orto di Emma, fare la pasta fatta in casa, lezioni di abbinamento vini e di cucina italiana, sono tutte esperienze che farete con Emma che vi farà amare il Sud Africa e ve lo mostrerà con la stessa passione che riserva ai suoi parenti ed amici.

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

Cape Insights is a travel company offering special interest tours around South Africa’s cultural landscape - from escorted small groups to tailor-made itineraries.

Andulela is a pioneer of interactive travel experiences– perfectly suited to the needs of leisure, corporate and incentive markets. We introduce participants to authentic cultural experiences in South Africa, often with a “hands-on” participation aspect using cooking, music, arts and crafts. The core of Andulela’s responsible tourism concept is to maintain a long-term balance between the different needs of the traveler in South Africa and those of the region visited. By booking with us, you directly contribute to the conservation of South Africa’s natural environments and help to develop the scope of Cape Town’s local communities.

Stir Crazy is the oldest and only truly hands-on cooking school in Cape Town. The cooking school offers social and interactive gatherings where people can either get involved in a hands-on interactive cooking experience, or alternatively be hosted for a South African dinner at a local home, where they engage with the hosts over a tantalising and delicious meal. Cooking courses include South African cooking classes, and virtually every kind of cooking style you can imagine, from Creole to Cambodian, Indian to Asian. Your hosts are seasoned chefs who know the ins and outs of the culinary scene in Cape Town, and can also impart knowledge on locally produced fare and mini culinary excursions such as craft beers, wines, etc. We offer upmarket catering, private chef services and hosted dinners in Cape Town, as well as team building classes and corporate functions. Contact us for a quotation or further details on our services.

We specialise in full-day and half-day trips into the world-famous, wonderful winelands in and around Cape Town. Trips include wine tastings, a food and wine pairing option and a light lunch. Guides are all knowledgeable and fascinating. There are options for multiple day trips which can be tailor-made to include any of the attractions that the Western Cape has to offer.

Hi, I'm Zaki, or Zak if you like. I've lived in Bo-Kaap for more than 30 years and conduct walking tours of the area giving you access to all kinds of hidden gems in this colorful community. My guests will enjoy a traditional tea break with Bo-Kaap cakes & bakes whilst uncovering the essence of Bo-Kaap life. I love culture, community, people, and the environment.