Learn to Cook Traditional Cape Malay Dishes in a Cape Town Home
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Enjoy an authentic cooking class in a Manenberg home with Colleen and Ruth, sisters who have 3 decades of food industry experience. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Colleen and Ruth were born in Manenberg on the Cape Flats, a community borne out of Apartheid's spatial laws, yet rich with diverse cultures. Growing up on the Flats allowed them to forge deep bonds with neighbors, and create a community based on love, kindness and food. Your cooking class will take place in their home kitchen. Learn to make 2-3 traditional Cape Malay dishes from their family recipes and enjoy your meal together in your host's home. • Learn to cook Cape Malay cuisine which is all about bold flavors and warm hugs in a local home • Introduction to South Africa's heritage, culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience South African hospitality in a residential Manenberg neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available
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- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Reviews(5)
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 of leftovers to snack on back at the hotel. Truly an honor to learn about and taste Coleens cooking techniques that represent her culture, that I knew so little about beforehand. I will definitely try to recreate what we made for family back home. If ever back in Cape Town I would definitely go again.
We had a great experience with Colleen and Ruth! They were warm and inviting, the food was delicious and plentiful, and the trip was an easy drive from the downtown area. They were excellent communicators and were easy to arrange the evening with. Bonuses: gated parking, lots of leftovers, and delicious vegetarian option!
Such a great way to expand your understanding of the wonderful Malayian culture. We had a wonderful time!
Very wonderful experience learning how to cook some of their dishes. Also the hosts were very friendly it had an at home feel.
A truly lovely experience. When you come to Cape Town you will hear about Cape Malay food and then you will probably try and find a good restaurant serving it. You will struggle to find one (I have that both on good authority and personal experience). Instead you should just book Ruth and Colleen here. You will have the opportunity to misfold samoosas and gorge on koesisters. You will try authentic Cape Malay food and enjoy the heck out of it. You will not have to be left wondering what good Cape Malay food is and you will have a great memory to take home with you. Don't think too long about it, just book (and forget...or think about it constantly) and when the time comes have a phenomenal time!