Cape Malay Culinary Tour

This Cape Malay culinary tour is a great way to learn about Cape Town’s cultural diversity. It takes you on a culinary walk through the historical heart of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town with some shopping in the local markets.

The Bo-Kaap is famed for its quaint colorful houses. Bishop Tutu’s Rainbow Nation originated in this historical neighborhood, which has a cultural diversity that ranges from southeast Asia to North West Africa and Europe. The best way to experience the the Bo-Kaap is to taste Malay food. It is a culinary experience that will change the way you think of food forever.

The focus is on learning about the Cape Malay community. About their south-east Asian heritage, culture, community and of course their food. You stop at a local spice store and a local butcher. Here, you can chat with the locals and discover typical ingredients in Cape Malay food. You then head to a local family’s home where you participate in a hands-on fun-filled cooking demonstration which ends in eating a traditional Cape Malay lunch.

Our host chef will teach us to roll rotis, fry chili bites, cook curry, and wrap samoosas. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Learning to cook together is a fun way to bond with friends whilst experiencing something new in this cultural culinary experience. The cooking class always ends with an intimate lunch or dinner in the home of the local home.

Practicalities for the Cape Malay Culinary tour

This is a 4 hour excursion including a 2.5 hour workshop and meal as well as the walk around the Bo-Kaap area. Contact us for a quote. Alternatively, you can incorporate this into a full day private tour of the city highlights and Table Mountain as well.