Aelan Slow-Cooking Experience

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Aelan Slow-Cooking Experience

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 US$41.91  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Other
Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Aelan cuisine through hands-on cooking. Prepare traditional simboros, explore lush gardens, and relax river-side. Savor your creations and learn about local ingredients and culture.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join us for a delightful cooking experience that embraces the rich traditions of Aelan "slow" food. Our friendly staff will welcome you and share stories about Eden on the River and our unique tourism and farming property.


Get hands-on as you learn to prepare simboros, a local delicacy, guided by our knowledgeable team. Afterward, explore our vibrant kitchen gardens, discovering key ingredients like manioc, island cabbage, and coconuts, and learn about kava’s cultural significance.


Experience the joy of making coconut milk from fresh coconuts and enjoy your culinary creations alongside a tropical fruit platter.


Whether you prefer to relax by the river or roam our gardens and playground, this enchanting cooking adventure blends cooking, culture, and community perfectly!

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Light refreshments
Transfers are not included, unless you book the option with transfers.

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Join us for a fun and informative cooking experience. Immerse yourself into the rich traditions of Aelan "slow" food as we explore the ingredients, techniques and stories that weave together our island community.

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
If you require our pickup service, please ensure you book the option with transfers included in the price. Please note that cutoff for the option with transfers is +10 hours before the activity, to allow time for us to arrange the transfers. Select your pickup location from the list; should your hotel not be listed, please message or email us to confirm if we can pick you up from your location. Apologies, however, we cannot arrange our port or hotel transfer service after 6 pm on the day before your activity OR the same day as your activity as we require time to make the necessary arrangements.
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Meeting Point

Eden on the River, Eton Shefa Province, Vanuatu, VU

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
5.0
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based on 3 reviews
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Just splendid!
March 24, 2026

One of the best places to stay on Efate. Close to Port Vila and attractions on the south east coast, as well as having many activities right on site. The accommodation was beautiful. Cute littl...read more

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Much more than just a cooking class!
August 13, 2025

Such a fun and interactive way to learn about traditions, customs and cooking in Vanuatu by a local. Our guide showed us how to make a dish in her communities method, telling stories and explaining...read more

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A little taste of local culture
July 01, 2024

What an enjoyable experience of a little piece of Vanuatun culture. There were 3 of us and picked right on time and it took about 40 minutes before we arrived at Eden River. Everything was well org...read more