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5 Best Cape Town Cooking Classes

The kitchens worth booking.

The 5 cape town cooking classes travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, how long you spend at the stove, who teaches, and what a seat at the table costs.

5 Best Cape Town Cooking Classes

Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap - What you cook: a 3-course Cape Malay meal built from spices
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Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

2.Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

Cook a Cape Malay 3-course meal in Bo-Kaap with a local host, learn spice history, then eat what you make in 2 hours.

★ 4.8

“We booked this last minute as had extra days to fill due to flight cancellations and I'm really pleased we did. We had a fabulous morning, learning about the different spices used in Cape Malay cooking, making samosas, chilli bites and roti before enjoying a delicious chicken curry for lunch. Even my two teenagers, street…”

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Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class - Landmarks, mosque, and museum stops you’ll actually use
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Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

3.Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

Walk Bo-Kaap’s colorful streets, then cook Cape Malay classics at a local home, from samosas to koesisters, plus recipes.

★ 4.7

“Walking with Ilyas was both educational and enjoyable. It was a privilege to explore the town with a true local who introduced us to this beautiful, close-knit community. The cooking class with Faldela was wonderful as well. She welcomed me into her home, and we prepared a full meal together—though she did most of the…”

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Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family - The 3-hour rhythm: cooking first, then sitting down together
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Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family

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

Private Cape Malay cooking class in Lorette’s home in Grassy Park. Learn roti, chicken curry, bobotie, and malva pudding.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I spent wonderful evening with Lorette and Desmond learning about Malay food, history and culture. Preparing the food was enjoyable and we were allowed to have hands on experience cooking not just observing Lorette. The conversation over dinner was fun, entertaining, and educational. We highly recommend this cooking class.”

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Private Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Class in Manenberg with Locals - The 10:00 Start and How the 4.5 Hours Actually Unfold
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Private Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Class in Manenberg with Locals

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

Private Cape Malay cooking in Manenberg: samosas, tomato bredie, rice and dessert with Colleen and Ruth, plus drinks.

★ 5.0

“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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