Learn Kenyan Cooking with Giriama Family

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Learn Kenyan Cooking with Giriama Family

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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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
Pescetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join a Giriama family for an immersive Kenyan cooking class. Create authentic coastal dishes with fresh seafood and spices. Experience community as you cook and dine together. Karibu sana!

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

Experience Details

In this cooking class, we don't just cook, we create an experience that resonates with the spirit of Coastal Kenya. Picture yourself surrounded by the warm embrace of a homely kitchen, where the tantalizing aromas of spices and freshly caught seafood blend seamlessly. This is not just a class; it's an invitation to discover the unique flavors that define the coastal culinary landscape.


The heart of our class lies in the hands-on practice, where we transform raw ingredients into a symphony of flavors. Feel the softness of coconut-infused rice between your fingers and experience the thrill of perfectly seasoning your catch of the day. Our homely approach fosters a sense of community, as we chop, stir, and simmer together, creating not just a meal but memories to savor.


And when the dishes are ready, the real magic unfolds as we gather around the table to indulge in our creations.


Embark on this culinary escapade with me, Karibu sana! (Welcome!)

Sample Menu

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Kenyan Rice Pilau
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Coconut rice with shrimps and vegetables
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Chapati with beans/lentils/vegetables
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Mandazi with beans/lentils/vegetables
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Ugali with beans/lentils/vegetables
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Ugali with fish/chicken/beef
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Githeri special
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Mathoke Special
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Muthokoi Special

What You Get

Kitchen wares
Lunch
...or dinner! We're eating what we're cooking!
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

We're going to meet at Mida Creek Nature Camp a couple hours before lunch or dinner, depending on the preferences of the group. There we'll start cooking together to teach you how to prepare an authentic Kenyan meal! Some of our favourite recipes are Ugali, Githeri, Kenyan Pilau, Wali Wa Nazi, Sukuma Wiki, Mchicha, Kenyan Stew, Nyama Choma, Matoke, Mandazi and Grilled Maize; every lesson we'll try something different picking dishes from Kenyan tradition, but we're certainly open to request! My wife will be the main teacher but all the family is going to partecipate. Then , when the food will be ready, you can bring it home with you or, as we prefer, eat it along with us! The Camp is a wonderful frame for this experience as you'll be truly immersed in nature while cooking on a campfire with traditional techniques and tools. We try to use all homegrown ingredients, we also have a small shop at the camp from where we can supply what's missing. You can contact us prior the starting of the experience to communicate possible allergies and intolerances you have and also to agree upon special dishes that you'd love to try. Experience can be held for lunch or dinner, you chose!

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
08/03/2024 - 12/07/2027
MONDAY
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SUNDAY
10:00 - 21:00

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
Pickup is offered at an additional price that depends on your location.
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Meeting Point

Mida Creek Nature Camp, Kilifi County, Kenya, KE, 80082

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Meeting point is at Mida Creek Nature Camp, just off the Mombasa-Malindi road.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Reviews
5.0
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Wonderful cooking experience
June 07, 2026

We absolutely loved this Kenyan cooking experience. We travelled with teenage children and grandparents and everyone in our group said it was one of our top experiences of the holiday (elephants on...read more