South African Cooking in Cape Town with Local Chef Richard

4.5
(12 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join Richard and Gillian, chefs who run their own restaurant, for a private 3-hour cooking demonstration and a meal with wine in their lovely home. Food is at the center of this family and home, with large indoor and outdoor dining tables, a kitchen, and braai. Like most South Africans, cooking on the braai is the couple's favorite meal and social activity. Braai is cooking on a fire/barbequing which is very popular and a significant part of the culture in South Africa. Gillian and Richard have a fantastic outdoor braai where they often host. Richard and Gillian have a pet dog.

Example Menu

Starter

Fresh salad with grilled prawns and nectarines

Main

Barbecued rump steak, stuffed and braised chicken in a tomato sauce or Bobotie

Dessert

Malva pudding

Traditional South African custard pudding

What's Included

Private cooking demonstration with chefs Richard and Gillian
Alcoholic Beverages
Local hosts
Lunch or Dinner
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your hosts at their home in Wynberg, Cape Town. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join your warm and friendly hosts Richard and Gillian in their kitchen for a fun, interactive South African cooking experience and meal! During your cooking demonstration that lasts about 1.5 hours, you will learn how they make 2-3 authentic South African dishes. You may learn to braai (barbecue) rump steak or stuff and braise chicken in a fresh tomato sauce and whip up a traditional malva pudding for dessert. Richard and Gillian are chefs and restaurant owners who believe in using high quality ingredients. Richard is a winemaker very knowledgeable about local wines. Food is at the center of their home, with large indoor and outdoor dining tables, a kitchen, and braai. Like most South Africans, cooking on the braai is the couple's favorite meal and social activity. Learn about the different foods traditional to South Africa’s diverse culture (Cape Malay, Afrikaans, English, and African). Your South African meal includes dishes from a variety of these culinary traditions, including foods such as bredie (stew), curry and braai roasts. Richard and Gillian would love to know your preference before they set the menu and would be happy to teach you dishes you are keen on learning.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required; your hosts can accommodate other dietary restrictions as well.
  • This is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit an authentic, local home and meet a local family and share their culture and cuisine together.
  • Richard and Gillian have a pet dog (but their dog can be placed in a different room during your experience).
  • This experience is more of an interactive cooking demonstration rather than a hands-on class but feel free to let your hosts know if you prefer more of a hands-on experience.
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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