The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour

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The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour

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The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour

#3 of 46 Classes & Workshops in Cape Town Central

Cooking Classes

Tuesday

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour takes you on a voyage into the life, food and culture of the Cape Malay's in Bo-Kaap whilst offering you a hands-on, practical lesson on how to cook like a real Cape Malay 'Auntie'! Learn how to fold Samoosa's, make Rootis and Dhaltjies (Chili Bites) and mix Masala for that perfect pot of Cape Malay Curry!

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Keira Mason

boston3 094 contributions

Thank you for an awesome time

Apr 2021

Zade and Zolfa were awesome- their mom also! Enjoyed the tour Of the area, particularly by somebody who lives there and has strong family roots for many generations. Really enjoyed seeing their house and being welcomed in. Thank you for accommodating us on a Sunday. We had a fantastic time and it was a memorable experience in the food was delicious. Really appreciated the hands-on and being able to do the cooking ourselves!

Written 5 April 2021

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James Strathdee

4 contributions

Fun, relaxed and delicious.

Mar 2021 • Couples

What a great experience. Start to finish was fun, relaxed and we learnt loads of great tips and secrets. The hosts are amazingly friendly and accommodating. Recommend for anyone looking to learn some new skills and local knowledge.

Written 11 March 2021

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Amit Fortis

3 contributions

Amazing Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour

Jan 2021 • Friends

The tour was very nice, very informative, the cooking was amazing and delicious the hosts are super nice and friendly! Highly recommended

Written 11 January 2021

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sc0ttie2007

Perth and Kinross, UK45 contributions

Great cultural experience

Mar 2020

After a very informative tour and history of the Bo-Kaap area, and visit to the spice shop, we had great fun learning about the Cape Malay cuisine in the very capable hands of Zayed and Zainie. Our efforts to make samosas, dhaltjies, rooti and curry were encouraged, even when they did not quite come up to the standards of our generous hosts! And the best bit - we got to eat it afterwards. We would recommend this tour to any visitors to Cape Town.

Written 22 March 2020

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Thedot90

London, UK17 contributions

Delicious, informative

Jan 2020 • Couples

We loved being welcomed into the home after a walking tour of Bo Kaap, and learning the history of the area. The food was completely delicious, and they accommodated me as a pescatarian.
So much fun, can’t recommend enough.

Written 20 February 2020

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Jo P

Norwich, UK8 contributions

Incredible! MUST Do!

Feb 2020 • Couples

Wow - what a truly amazing experience. Lovely lovely people who couldn’t have been more hospitable, informative and welcoming. The food was divine - can’t quite believe we contributed to a meal that was so delicious. Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of us, your kindness and talent is unsurpassed. For fellow travellers, this is a MUST DO on your Cape Town itinerary.

Written 13 February 2020

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The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour

Hi Jo & John. Thanks for the amazing review. Much love from all of us here in Bo-Kaap.

Written 18 February 2020

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Lynda H

Perth, Australia28 contributions

Incredible Experience!

Feb 2020 • Couples

AMAZING! This is one of the best tours I’ve ever done. Zayed, Zoelfaa and Zainie were incredible teachers and hosts. The food we learned to cook was so delicious as we got to eat it for lunch afterwards. You really should do yourself a favour and book this tour if you’re coming to Cape Town. So nice to have such an amazing experience in a local home with such genuine friendly people. The food was a bonus really. Thank guys LOVED it!

Written 4 February 2020

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The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour

Hi Lynda Thanks for the amazing review. It was great having you there. With much love and warm regards from Bo-Kaap.

Written 5 February 2020

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332rozen

Johannesburg, South Africa19 contributions

Bo bo’s Brasserie Cape Town

Jan 2020 • Couples

Beautiful deco, excellent service , right by the sea.Food was outstanding / we shared a seafood platter of mussels , prawns and calamari- great value.The other couple had bouillabaisse which he said was better than Marseille and the 4th person had salmon which was beautifully presented .We have been twice and would highly recommend it.

Written 14 January 2020

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Riversandroads

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A truly authentic experience

Dec 2019 • Couples

The tour guide was knowledgeable about the area and a great communicator. He had first hand experience of growing up in the Bo-Kaap. The history and current affairs he shared regarding the Bo-Kaap community were very interesting and helpful. The cooking and eating experience was authentically Cape Malay. You go to a home in the Bo-Kaap and cook in their kitchen. The family were friendly and hospitable and well organized. In terms of the cooking class, you won’t get your own cooking station/utensils etc. There were 13 of us and we all participated in preparing one meal together. The celebrity chef was present in the home but did not participate in the teaching or the cooking. To take away, you get the recipes that you prepared in a small booklet and enough mixed spice to prepare one curry. It may be a little overpriced, but overall we enjoyed the experience and happy to support a local small business. Fewer people in the class and each having their own station to prepare a dish from scratch would make the experience even better.

Written 28 December 2019

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The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour

Hi, thanks for the great review and critism. Thanks for the support. Much warmth and love from Bo-Kaap.

Written 5 February 2020

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