5 Cooking Classes in South Africa Worth Booking

1.Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

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

Cook Cape Malay dishes in a Bo-Kaap home with Faldela, learn local traditions, and enjoy a generous lunch for $49.

“Mdm Faldela is not only an amazing cooking instructor but also a wonderfully warm and welcoming host. From the moment we arrived, her humour set the tone for a fun, relaxed, and truly memorable experience. We learned to cook some amazing Cape Malay dishes, and everything was so delicious. Loved how she also shared the health benefits of different spices. Bonus: we got to take the recipes home so we can recreate the magic ourselves! A must-do activity when visiting Cape Town. Come hungry and ready for great vibes, laughter, and amazing food.”

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2.Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience

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

Cook Sadza, chicken stew, chakalaka, and more with Caleb and Florence in a warm, hands-on Cape Town food experience.

“Great experience!! So friendly and amazing food - highly recommend for authentic South African culinary class.”

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3.Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

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

Cook a three-course Cape Malay meal in a Bo-Kaap family home, learn local food traditions, and share lunch with your host for $52.

“We really enjoyed our cooking class! The food was very tasty and everyone was able to participate in different parts of the process. The host gave us lots of information about the history of the cuisine and was very friendly.”

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4.Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

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

Walk Bo-Kaap with a local guide, learn Cape Malay history, cook samosas and curry, and share a homemade meal in this four-hour Cape Town tour.

“What a fabulous time! We learned so much about the Bo-Kaap - it's history, people, and community spirit. Our guide shared her passion for the community and her food. The cooking class was wonderfully interactive, with very tasty food prepared and shared. This activity is a must.”

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5.Half-Day Small Group Cooking Experience in Franschhoek

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

Cook an eight-course South African feast with Nicola Spilsbury in Franschhoek, paired with local wine in a small, welcoming kitchen.

“Beautiful kitchen space and awesome evening learning about African cuisine, cooking a true feast and having a wonderful time! Would book again anytime”

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