8 editor picks across South Africa.
8 cooking classes worth the trip across South Africa, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All South Africa guides.
Cooking with Love teaches Cape Malay home cooking in a Bo-Kaap home kitchen in Cape Town, where guests spice and cook curries and stews, then share lunch.
TipThe class ends with lunch at the table, so arrive hungry and skip a big breakfast; soft drinks are included in the price.
Matt Manning's Chef's Studio on Bree Street in Cape Town runs themed How to Cook evenings: a hands-on lesson, then canapes and a four course dinner with wine.
TipA 12.5 percent service charge applies to bookings of four or more, so factor that into a group price.
Crust and Crumb teaches sourdough starter care and shaping at its Woodstock venue in Cape Town, sending each baker home with a culture and their loaves.
TipLunch is included in the course fee, so come hungry rather than eating beforehand.
Stir Crazy Cooking School teaches fresh pasta from scratch at its V&A Waterfront studio in Cape Town, rolling dough from several flours in one evening class.
TipThe class runs as a single 18:00 evening session and cost R680 at last check, so book a date online before you arrive in town.
Stir Crazy Cooking School's Baking and Pastry course covers croissants and piping technique over two mornings at its Cape Town Waterfront studio.
TipThe course runs over two mornings of four hours each, covering croissants, choux and pasteis de nata custard, so book both days.
Stir Crazy Cooking School's Simply Sushi class covers rice, fish cutting, and rolling technique at its Cape Town studio at the V&A Waterfront.
TipIt is one evening session from 18:00, covering cutting fish, rice, maki, gunkanmaki and hand rolls before you eat your own.
Camissa's African Cooking Experience pairs a Langa walking tour with a hands-on cooking lesson in a family home, part of its Cape Town township tours.
TipAsk about Sunday-style dishes specifically; the family hosts build the lesson around what is traditionally cooked that day.
Food Jams runs its Italian Feast class at the Soute Studio in Salt River, Cape Town, with guests making tagliatelle, arancini, and tiramisu together.
TipSessions are grouped around a shared long table, so it works better for a group booking than a solo visit.
Private tour · 6 hours
Explore Langa Township and Bo-Kaap on a guided tour. Meet locals, learn about the history, and enjoy a hands-on cooking class to prepare traditional Cape Malay dishes.
3.5 hours
Join us at SPYCED for a hands-on Cape Malay culinary journey! Cooking class is followed by a Cape Malay lunch. A fully immersive and flavorful experience awaits you!
5 hours
Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage and vibrant flavours of Cape Town on this unforgettable culinary journey, where history, tradition, and heartfelt hospitality...