Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Classes

Immerse yourself into a vibrant fusion of culture, colours and aromatic foods in the historic Bo-Kaap.

Learn how to prepare traditional Cape Malay dishes and gain firsthand insight into this community. Guests can enjoy the fruits of their labour in a scrumptious feast of savory sweet and spicy dishes that will delight all their senses. A parting gift of spices and heirloom recipes will tempt even the most timid cooks to recreate these memories at home.

Experience Cape Malay hospitality at its best!

'Book your Experience'
Bo-Kaap Bo-Kaap is an area situated at the foot of Signal Hill and slopes of Table Mountain. Known for its famous colourful homes, this unique area is steeped in rich history and nostalgia. Delve into a culinary journey of yesteryear, and learn how a fusion of cultures and ingredients gave birth to what is now known as Cape Malay cuisine. Bo-Kaap is a melting pot of people, tradition, culture and delicious food.
Your Host Fayruza is a well-travelled, passionate, food enthusiast and successful Entrepreneur. Her aim is to share her love for cooking and her food culture with as many people as possible. She hosts 5 Food Experiences including a unique, Cape Malay Fine Dining extravaganza, as well as an online cooking class. Her Experiences has enjoyed much success and has in just 3 years been awarded with almost 500, five star (5*) reviews. She works with, and is affiliated with Travel Operators and Companies across the world which has resulted in her classes being extremely popular on Social media, Television and Film. Fayruza is currently writing a second cookbook and lives with her family in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town.
Homage to Heritage Guests are welcomed from all across the world and learn to prepare and enjoy traditional Cape Malay cuisine. Every guest who experiences the cooking classes forms part of a growing global community, which is an important aspect of maintaining and paying homage to Bo-Kaap's heritage. It is highly recommended that some time is set aside before or after the classes to visit places of interests within walking distance. This includes museums, spice shops, mosques and many photo opportunities amidst the picturesque, colourful homes.