Authentic Mauritian Cooking & Local Market Experience




Authentic Mauritian Cooking & Local Market Experience
Delve into Mauritian culture with Jaya's cooking class! Explore Flacq Market for local ingredients, then learn to craft authentic dishes back at the villa. Enjoy rich flavors and vibrant Sega tunes.
Experience Details
Hosted by Jaya, a passionate ambassador of Mauritian cuisine, this experience is about sharing the flavours, stories and traditions that have been part of our island for generations. Jaya will guide you through the ingredients, spices and cooking techniques that make Mauritian food so unique.
Your journey begins at the colourful Surinam Local Market, where you will discover how locals shop for fresh vegetables, herbs and ingredients used in everyday Mauritian cooking. Take time to meet local vendors, explore the market and experience the authentic rhythm of village life.
Back in the kitchen, you will prepare a traditional Mauritian meal together, learning step by step while enjoying local drinks and the joyful sounds of Sega music.
More than just cooking, this is a chance to share stories, taste authentic flavours and experience the warmth and hospitality of Mauritius like a local.
Sample Menu
What You Get
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Service animals allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Heritage Spice House, Teeluck Street, Savanne District, Mauritius, MU, 60915
Open in Google MapsThis 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.
While we did not specifically take this tour, we did enjoy a cooking demonstration and lunch with these wonderful ladies. I’d highly recommend any opportunity to learn and eat their wonder food.
On a passé un super moment que l'on n'est pas prêt d'oublier. Un accueil chaleureux, une visite du marché très instructive, un délicieux repas préparé ensemble, le tout accompagné de rhums arrangés...read more
The private cooking lesson was amazing! Jaya and Avi were very nice to us and accommodating, as well as showing us what its like to experience the islands cuisine as a local. They took us to the ma...read more
This experience was simply amazing. Java and Aby are beautiful people - inside and out. But they’re not only kind, they are also as local as it can get. Both know a lot about the island. It was alm...read more






This was a fabulous day, we met Jaya, Avi and Jaya's parents at their house and talked a little about Mauritius and Mauritian food then Avi drove us to the market with Jaya for a brilliant tour. Fi...read more





