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Earliest Date Available: September 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
Japan's #1 food travel platform
Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
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Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef.
- Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef
- Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu
- Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class
- Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef
- This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples
- Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Menu may vary depending on the season
Private, personalized experience
Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, if informed in advance.
All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Private cooking class and meal with your host Clive
Hotel pick up and drop off
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Clive lives with his partner and son in Port Erin. His goal is to share his food knowledge and expertise with those interested in learning. He is excited to showcase his skills, knowledge and experience from his vast culinary journey spanning from South Africa to United Arab Emirates to Isle of Man. You can choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian meal.
In your 1.5 hour hands-on cooking class in Isle of Man, learn to make an appetizer and main dish. Either learn to make fritters or sushi or bruschetta and a stew or stir fried meat and vegetables or pasta. Clive will walk you through the step by step process of making these dishes, while sharing useful tips and cooking techniques. After cooking, sit down to share the meal you helped prepare.
STARTER
Please choose ONE menu from the below options:
MAIN
Zimbabwean
Sadza fritters (cornmeal), Isitshwala with gango (meat and vegetable stir fry) and Summer dessert (custard with fruits)
MAIN
South African
Mfino fritters (spinach fritters), Steamed bread and stew and Malva pudding
Please meet your host directly at his home. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.
End Point
This experience ends at the meeting point.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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Stephanie GFebruary 2020 • TripAdvisor
Amazing! Simply amazing!
Esther is a superb chef and excellent teacher. She provided an amazing experience and I would highly recommend her to people of any skill level. She far exceeded my high expectations.
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