Zanzibar Cooking Lesson

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What You’ll Experience
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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, French, Italian, German
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Join a hands-on Zanzibar cooking class and learn to create traditional dishes from scratch. Discover rich flavors with our authentic recipes. Classes start at 9:30 am or 2:30 pm.

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

Experience Details

Zanzibar authentic and original from ancestors Cooking class in Zanzibar hands-on, A day Zanzibar typical cooking classes in the Kitchen” lesson lasts approximately 4 hours. it can start at 9:30 am or 2:30 pm. Discover the secrets of our traditional dishes.

Sample Menu

DESSERT
ndizi za nazi
ripe plantain cooked with coconut milk
MAIN
plain rice with kingfish
plain rice cooked with coconut milk that normally comes with kingfish curry cooked with coconut milk
MAIN
pilau kuku
spiced rice with chicken

What You Get

Private transportation
Lunch
All fees and/or taxes
All Fees and Taxes
Expenses of a personal nature

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

The unique opportunity to learn how to cook Swahili Cuisines with the help of Zanzibar local instructors who will go with you to the local market to purchase the ingredients for the menu of the day which always includes some of the very popular food prepared into the Island. The lesson gives you a chance to participate in the preparation of the meal i.e starter, main course and dessert. This may include the making of plain rice roasted with coconut milk, Pilau (Spiced rice), Roasted Plantains, Green banana roasted with coconut milk, Urojo, (Zanzibar mix) Tuna soup and small doughnuts as dessert. Our Local instructors are so welcoming and friendly and always there to cheer up and by the time food is ready, Those participants will share it with their hosts on "Mkeka" The traditional mate used by local people.

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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: The price varies based on group size. The time is in East Africa Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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