Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa

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Duration
3 hours
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1 - 6 guests
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English
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Immerse in Ethiopian culture with a cooking class in Addis Ababa. Learn to make traditional dishes and injera with locals, followed by a coffee ceremony celebrating Ethiopia's rich heritage.

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

Experience Details

Join your host Daniel and his wife for a hands-on cooking experience in their home in Addis Ababa. Your cooking class will take place in Daniel and Tigist’s home kitchen. During your 1.5 hour class, Tigist will show you how to make a traditional Ethiopian dish as well as how to pour and cook the perfect injera, a traditional fermented bread people in Ethiopia use as an edible plate with other dishes served on top of it. You will also learn to roast coffee beans and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony after your meal, as Ethiopia is the birth place of coffee!


This is a unique opportunity to learn from locals and experience authentic Ethiopia with its traditions and cuisine - so join these great hosts and leave with a full stomach and new memories to share with your loved ones at home!


Please note that on days Daniel is away, his partner Yadassa hosts along with Tigist, Daniel's wife at her home.

Sample Menu

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Shiro (chickpea or broad bean stew)
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Tibs (stir-fried meat with vegetables and spices)
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Injera

What You Get

Private cooking class + meal with your host Daniel
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Addis Ababa home to meet locals who are expert cooks, and share Ethiopian culture and cuisine together.
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Daniel and Tigist’s home is in the outskirts of Addis Ababa, a neighborhood not frequented by tourists that is calmer and greener than central Addis Ababa. Their home is comfortable, clean and homey, decorated with pictures of their three boys, who you may meet if your experience takes place during the evening or on the weekend. Your cooking class will take place in Daniel and Tigist’s home kitchen. During your two hour class, Tigist will show you how to make a traditional Ethiopian dish as well as how to pour and cook the perfect injera. You might learn to make shiro (chickpea or broad bean stew) or tibs (stir-fried meat with vegetables and spices) in addition to injera. You will also learn to roast coffee beans. If you're interested in learning to make an additional dish, include it in the "notes" section of your booking - please note that it will extend the cooking time.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Unnamed Road, Addis Ababa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ET

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Meet Daniel at his home located in the western part of Addis Ababa on the way to Ambo or Gefersa water reservoir. Please reach out to Daniel directly for exact directions to his home upon booking confirmation.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Experience of Ethiopian local life
February 18, 2025
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이 요리 클래스는 에티오피아 여행의 하이라이트 였습니다. 영어로 여러번 작성했었는데 한글로만 올라가는군요. 여러나라의 쿠킹클래스를 경험했고, 이번 에티오피아 행은 다른 목적이 있었기에 시간낭비를 하지 않을까 고민했어요. 처음 시작은 10시에 올라와 아브라함의 픽업으로 시작됩니다. 그들은 차를 타고 여러 명소들을 짧게 설명해 주었고( 이것은 여러분의 에...read more

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Thanksgiving To Remember
November 29, 2019
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What an amazing way to spend our Thanksgiving! Our family of 6 with adult children had the most lovely evening. Daniel and his wife Tigest hosted us in their home... Started with a visit to the loc...read more

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Divine food and coffee - this experience is a must for all visitors to Addis Ababa
October 15, 2019
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If you’re traveling to Addis Ababa, visiting Daniel’s home is a must! A friend of mine in New Zealand found Daniel Ademe’s contact details for me and I booked in for me and a friend to go and learn...read more

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good experience but overpriced
October 14, 2019
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The organisation and communication of this cooking class was not the best. Pick-up/drop-off place on the schedule was Japan Market, but ended up being Asko Bus Station which is in the north west en...read more

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Highly Recommended!!!!!
March 10, 2019
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This truly was a special and unique experience and I would highly recommend it to any traveler! Daniel and his wife and children are beautiful and warm hearted and I had such a lovely time chattin...read more

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