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- German
- English
- French
This Cape Town cooking class is unique because it fuses French-Alsatian and South African culinary traditions in an intimate home setting. Learn to cook traditional Cape Malay-inspired dishes, guided by a passionate chef. Enjoy personal stories, authentic hospitality, and a shared meal paired with South African wine. This is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Cape Town food experience and a deeper connection to local culture.
Example Menu
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Meal only (Menu 1)
Welcome drink,Butternut and rooibos soup,Rolled pork neck with dried fruit stuffing, Brut de noir, SA wine pairing & Tea/ coffee with homemade cookies
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Meal only (Menu 2)
Welcome drink, Sweet potato salad with toasted nuts, Pan-fried fish, Amarula soufflé glacé, SA wine pairing & Tea/ coffee with homemade cookies
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Meal only (Menu 3)
Welcome drink, Smoked snoek pâté, Pan-fried fish, Cape Malay bobotie, Traditional milk tart, SA wine pairing & Tea/ coffee with homemade cookies
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Meal only (Plant based option)
WC drink,Sweet potato salad with toasted nuts,Pumpkin and tempeh bobotie,Phyllo pastry apple tatin with chai spices,wine & Tea/coffee with cookies
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Cooking class menu
WC drink,Alsatian fleischschnacka with SA bobotie-style filling & green salad,Rooibos icecream with caramelized apples,SA wine,Tea/coffee with cookies
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your host directly at his home in Observatory. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your ticket for the exact address & Google Maps link. Above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.
What to expect
Optional (if selected) During your 2-hour hands-on cooking class, learn to cook a traditional Alsatian fleischschnacka with a South African bobotie-style filling (a classic Alsatian meat roulade reimagined with warm Cape Malay-inspired bobotie flavors), alongside homemade rooibos ice cream with caramelized apples (a South African-inspired dessert featuring creamy rooibos-infused ice cream). Marc will guide you through each recipe, sharing techniques, tips, and stories that blend his French-Alsatian heritage with the flavors and influences of South Africa. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, paired with South African wine, tea or coffee, and homemade Alsatian cookies.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Marc can accommodate a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free diet if informed in advance.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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