Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa

4.7
(7 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join your host Daniel and his wife for a hands-on cooking experience in their home in Addis Ababa. Your cooking class will take place in Daniel and Tigist’s home kitchen. During your 1.5 hour class, Tigist will show you how to make a traditional Ethiopian dish as well as how to pour and cook the perfect injera, a traditional fermented bread people in Ethiopia use as an edible plate with other dishes served on top of it. You will also learn to roast coffee beans and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony after your meal, as Ethiopia is the birth place of coffee!

This is a unique opportunity to learn from locals and experience authentic Ethiopia with its traditions and cuisine - so join these great hosts and leave with a full stomach and new memories to share with your loved ones at home!

Please note that on days Daniel is away, his partner Yadassa hosts along with Tigist, Daniel's wife at her home.

Example Menu

Main

Shiro (chickpea or broad bean stew)

Main

Tibs (stir-fried meat with vegetables and spices)

Main

Injera

What's Included

Private cooking class + meal with your host Daniel
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Daniel at his home located in the western part of Addis Ababa on the way to Ambo or Gefersa water reservoir. Please reach out to Daniel directly for exact directions to his home upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Daniel and Tigist’s home is in the outskirts of Addis Ababa, a neighborhood not frequented by tourists that is calmer and greener than central Addis Ababa. Their home is comfortable, clean and homey, decorated with pictures of their three boys, who you may meet if your experience takes place during the evening or on the weekend. Your cooking class will take place in Daniel and Tigist’s home kitchen. During your two hour class, Tigist will show you how to make a traditional Ethiopian dish as well as how to pour and cook the perfect injera. You might learn to make shiro (chickpea or broad bean stew) or tibs (stir-fried meat with vegetables and spices) in addition to injera. You will also learn to roast coffee beans. If you're interested in learning to make an additional dish, include it in the "notes" section of your booking - please note that it will extend the cooking time.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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