South African Cultural Biltong-Making Experience in Cape Town

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What You’ll Experience
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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English
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Join us in Cape Town for a biltong-making experience. Discover the art of meat selection, cutting, and seasoning while blending English and Afrikaans cultures. Enjoy folk music and moerkoffie!

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

Experience Details

In this hands-on demonstration, we'll teach you the basics of making your own biltong sticks - how to select your meat, cut, marinade, season, cure, and store it.

We offer vegans a surprisingly good alternative and bet you'll become addicted, too!

Find out how an English 'Soutie' like me married an Afrikaans 'Boeremeisie' and how we combine our distinct and different cultures.

Learn about the origin of the Afrikaans language (the only European language born in Africa!) We'll teach you a few expressions over a strong 'moerkoffie' served in a tin mug along with a piece of Soutie's homemade Karringmelkbeskuit.

We create a fun, relaxed atmosphere with Boeremusiek (folk music) and some catchy Afrikaans songs to showcase our rainbow nation's authentic, warmhearted hospitality.

Be prepared for tall tales, snippets of history, and a few classic Afrikaans sayings to spice up your conversations during this unique cultural experience.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Typical South African snacks
DESSERT
Moerkoffie & Karringmelkbeskuit
Served while we learn about the origin of the Afrikaans language and all tales, snippets of history, and a few classic Afrikaans sayings.

What You Get

Join us in our 'voorkamer' (lounge) to experience genuine South African hospitality and taste of several types of biltong (different from American jerky).
Knives and aprons are provided.

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

Come experience the taste of South Africa with a biltong-making workshop! Join us in our cosy "voorkamer" (lounge) for a hands-on demonstration on how to make your own biltong. We'll teach you everything you need to know, from selecting the right meat to curing and storing it. Biltong is a South African dried meat snack that is different from American jerky. It is made with beef, game meat, or ostrich, and is seasoned with a blend of spices that is unique to South Africa. We also offer a vegan option that is surprisingly good! You'll also get to learn about the history and culture of South Africa. We'll tell you about the Khoisan hunter-gatherers who invented biltong, the pioneers of the Great Trek who added the spice, and the English "Soutie" who married an Afrikaans "Boeremeisie." We'll also create a fun, relaxed atmosphere with Boeremusiek (folk music) and some catchy Afrikaans songs. You'll learn a few local expressions and taste some of Soutie's homemade Karringmelkbeskuit. Guests will get a sample of biltong sticks to eat or take home. There will also be an opportunity to buy more. This is a unique cultural experience that you won't want to miss! Book your spot today!

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Meeting Point

165 High Level Rd, High Level Road, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 8060

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Buzz at unit number 5 Marmion Court, 165 High Level Road, Three Anchor Bay.
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in South Africa Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 16, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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