Warmly welcome to an authentic Zanzibari culinary journey that takes you back in time! Our traditional cooking class offers you a rare opportunity to cook the way our ancestors did—using tools and techniques inspired by generations past.
Set in a peaceful spice farm environment, this immersive experience begins with a guided harvesting session, where you’ll pick fresh vegetables and spices straight from the farm. As you collect ingredients, you’ll learn about their unique flavors, uses in traditional cuisine, and even their medicinal properties.
Once you’re ready, step into our open-air kitchen to prepare a full Zanzibari meal using traditional clay pots, coconut graters, and charcoal stoves—just like our grandparents once did along the coast of Zanzibar. Our friendly chefs will guide you through every step, from preparing spices to cooking local dishes like pilau, chapati, vegetable curry, or coconut sauce delicacies.
This class is hands-on, interactive, and rich in cultural storytelling, giving you a deeper appreciation for Zanzibari food and heritage
Harvest your own ingredients from a real spice and vegetable farm
Learn about the culinary and medicinal uses of Zanzibar’s famous spices
Cook traditional Swahili dishes using authentic tools and methods
Enjoy your self-made meal in a beautiful outdoor setting
Take home the knowledge and recipes to recreate the magic
You’ll be warmly welcomed by your local hosts at the spice farm. Enjoy a short introduction to the farm, the tools you'll use, and the day’s activities.
Walk through the spice and vegetable garden with a guide.
Learn to identify and harvest fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices like cloves, cinnamon, lemongrass, ginger, and turmeric.
Discover the history, culinary uses, and healing properties of each ingredient.
Move to the rustic outdoor kitchen set up with traditional tools like charcoal stoves, clay pots, and coconut graters.
Get hands-on instruction as you prepare a full Swahili meal from scratch.
Learn how to make dishes like:
Pilau (Spiced rice)
Coconut vegetable curry
Chapati (Flatbread)
Tropical fruit dessert
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