Authentic Jollof Cooking Class

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Authentic Jollof Cooking Class

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US$105.08 per guest

Adult x1

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Dakar

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 7 guests

Language

English, French

Other

Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Immerse yourself in Senegalese tradition with our Authentic Jollof Cooking Class. Connect with locals, savor unique flavors, and create memorable moments in a non-touristy setting.

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

Experience Details

This culinary experience is one of a kind! It’s non touristy and allows you to indulge in the Senegalese culture, experiencing authentic interactions with the locals,while creating a delicious dish and drinks with exotic flavors.

If you are a solo traveler and book this cooking experience the minimum guests required to join the group is 3,if we have other guests that book on the same date as yours then there’s going to be availability,but if there’s less than 3 people that book on your date we will have to amend your dates or you will have to cancel.

What You Get

Bottled water

Lunch

Good To Know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

This culinary experience will teach you how to cook like a local.Our experienced cooks will show you how to cook the main staple dish of Senegal,Jollof Rice With Fish and for the Vegan lovers Vegan Jollof Rice. Fish will be used to prepare the Jollof Rice,with vegetables ie(Carrots,Eggplant,Okra,Spinach,& Cabbage). For the Vegans it will be made with the same vegetables,excluding the fish.Water and Bissap “Sorrel Juice” is provided to solo travelers and groups. It’s also important that you Let us know if you would like an English speaking host or a French speaking host. It’s also important to know that you will be signing a food waiver form,since you are doing 100% of the cooking,but the cook will be there to guide you step by step in the process.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Dakar, Guediawaye Dakar Region, Senegal, SN

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For directions we use multiple locations,once you book we will send you the exact location of the cooking class 1-3 days before the date of the cooking class. The location on the map is not the exact location.

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

4.9

based on 49 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Dakar Joloff

July 06, 2026

Fabulous tour. Highly recommend. And the food tasted better than the one I had at a restaurant.

(Viator)

Dakar Joloff

July 06, 2026

Wonderful experience as well as very informative. Excellent, authentic class. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed, plus it tasted better than the one I had at a restaurant.

(TripAdvisor)

100% Recommend

July 05, 2026

This was such a unique and memorable experience. We got to prepare Thieboudienne entirely from scratch, making it far more than just a cooking class. It was immersive, culturally enriching, and inc...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great food, greater company

June 27, 2026

This was such a great experience and I'm so glad I decided to do a cooking class! I got to meet some amazing people in my group as well which made the day even better. I would definitely suggest yo...read more

(Viator)

Must do while in Senegal

May 25, 2026

This cooking class was amazing. We prepared all the food ourselves and it was delicious. You get a very authentic cooking experience, cooking in a kitchen, preparing everything from scratch, and th...read more

Authentic Jollof Cooking Class

Authentic Jollof Cooking Class

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.Read more

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