Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: Learn Traditional Cooking Techniques

Immerse yourself in the flavors and techniques of authentic African cuisine. Join us for a hands-on cooking experience and learn to create traditional dishes from scratch. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pahari African Restaurant - Participate in an engaging cooking session to master the preparation of a traditional African meal from beginning to end.
    The host will provide insights into the history of African cuisine, its ingredients, and the evolution of recipes passed down through generations.
    Guests will be greeted with a selection of African…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • African starter snacks
  • African juice, African beer and African tea / coffee
  • Sadza (mealie pap)
  • Meaty beef bones mixed with green vegetables
  • Chicken stew
  • Green vegetables with peanut butter
  • Sugar beans
  • Chakalaka
  • Vegan & vegetarian options available
Additional Information

Join us in a cooking experience to learn how to cook a traditional African cuisine meal from start to finish.

Enjoy your meal privately with family, friends, work colleagues and travelers from all over the world in a peaceful environment and experience African hospitality at its best. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we show you step by step how to cook one of the best authentic African cuisine meals.

Location
Pahari African Restaurant
Cecil Road
The experience is hosted in a separate private room adjacent to the main restaurant. Ask for Florence on arrival.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Necheekat
Apr 19, 2026
Great experience - OMG, this cooking experience was fun, insightful, and really took me out of my comfort zone. We each had a part to play in preparing the meal, which made the experience even more enjoyable. It was great to learn about their cooking methods and how to make real peanut butter. The food was delicious, and trying termites and caterpillars was truly an experience. I never thought I would sample them, but I did, and I am glad I did.
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Jcd76
Apr 12, 2026
A definite highlight of any trip to Capetown. - This cookery class was the absolute highlight of our time in Capetown; Florence and Caleb were so friendly and knowledgeable, not only about the origins of the delicious food we were making, but also about the nutritional value of the ingredience and their impact on the planet. Thank you for an unforgettable experience - we will definitely be making chakalaka at home!
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G1507aatoms
Apr 9, 2026
A great afternoon - This was a fantastic experience, Florence and Caleb hosted a very engaging session - my wife and I both learnt a lot as well! Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has even a mild interest in food, cooking and history.
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Tom_s
Apr 7, 2026
This was a fantastic... - This was a fantastic experience with Caleb, Florence and the team. They were both very knowledgeable and imparted that well with the group, and the food we shared afterwards was fantastic. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone how has even a mild interest in food!
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Kerrysb4819ip
Apr 3, 2026
Highlight of our trip! - This cooking class with Florence and Caleb was the highlight of our trip to Cape Town. Very educational about African food not easily found elsewhere nearby. Very friendly and accommodating hosts. Highly recommend.
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Bryton_h
Feb 28, 2026
So Much Fun! - Our cooking class was so much fun! Caleb, Florence, and Rose made the class the perfect balance of entertaining, informative, and interactive! We learned not only the history and background of traditional ingredients and dishes, but also how to prepare and eat them as well. The evening flew by but was filled with smiles and laughter the whole time. In addition to some fun appetizers/snacks and beverages, we got to make a variety of meat, bean, and vegetable dishes as well as the starch, pap. After the class, Florence sent us pictures, videos, and recipes. This was great since it allowed us to put our phones away and just enjoy the evening without missing anything. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious! We can’t wait to recreate these dishes at home and think back fondly on our trip to Cape Town.
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R9074uedominiquem
Feb 24, 2026
Would recommend to everyone! - Amazing experience which I couldn’t recommend more! The team at Pahari were so knowledgeable and accommodating. Their welcoming nature made it feel like we were learning from friends. This is my second time visiting them. The first was a corporate event and knew I wanted to bring friends back when visiting for them to learn from the best!
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Go258831
Feb 14, 2026
The full experience!! - What a great afternoon!! I was skeptical that they could have such high reviews, but I was mistaken! The whole experience was a joy! We have taken cooking classes all over the world and this will go down as one of our favorites!!
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92nurum
Feb 12, 2026
Lovely afternoon cooking up a storm - I had a lovely time with Florence and Caleb and their team. The knowledge they shared of the history of African cuisine was enlightening and I learned a lot. The food was delicious and I loved getting involved and cooking. Would highly recommend the experience.
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Sunshine819994
Apr 21, 2026
Fun! - it was fun evening! Thank you! I think tourists will enjoy the African experience with lovely African people.
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From $61
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).