Private Full-Day Gambian Home Cooking Experience in Banjul

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Duration
1 day
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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English
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Experience Gambian culture with a private cooking class in Banjul. Shop in local markets, learn authentic recipes like Yassa and Benachin, and enjoy delicious meals like a local. Unique and immersive!

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

Experience Details

The menu varies from meat and fish dishes like Yassa, to Benachin rice. We also make local juices like Baobab and Wonjo juice, which is a dark cranberry-coloured juice, made from boiling the dark red flower from the sorrel plant. We will take you to a local market, dress in a traditional Gambian outfit and help you shop for food items or you to take home. We will then give you the guidelines on how to cook Gambian cuisine. You will then do the cooking including all the preparation of meats, vegetables, fish and rice. Finally, we sit as a family and friends and devour the meal before returning to the hotel.

What You Get

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Alcoholic drinks
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Good To Know

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Any food allergies to be notified prior to shopping for ingredients
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Serrekunda

You will be guided around the market to purchase ingredients for the cooking
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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We can also pick up from other types of accommodation and be flexible

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: July 9, 2025
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