About This South African Cooking Class
Embark on a culinary adventure to the southern tip of Africa with our South African Date Night Cooking Experience. In this hands-on class, you and your partner will prepare a vibrant, flavorful feast inspired by the diverse traditions that make South African cuisine so extraordinary.
Your evening begins with sizzling peri-peri shrimp, marinated in chili and citrus for the perfect balance of heat and zest. Next, sear tender lamb loin chops alongside succulent pork belly glazed with spiced chutney, showcasing the sweet-and-savory notes so central to South African cooking. You’ll also prepare chicken and apricot sosoties—a Cape Malay–inspired kebab layered with aromatic spices and dried fruit.
To balance the bold proteins, we’ll craft an array of colorful sides: caramelized grilled spiced pineapple, a refreshing watermelon and tomato salad, and a striking whole roasted cauliflower coated in rich curry. Each dish highlights South Africa’s unique blending of indigenous ingredients with European, Asian, and African influences.
Finally, no South African meal would be complete without something sweet. You’ll bake malva pudding, a sponge cake soaked with milk sauce served with warm custard, beloved in homes and restaurants across the country.
After cooking together, you’ll sit down to enjoy your feast with your new friends in our lovely gazebo. It’s an unforgettable date night filled with bold flavors, new skills, and the joy of creating something beautiful together.
We Do Not currently have any Dates scheduled for this Experience, but check back soon! Don’t want to wait? Book a private class anytime!
BYOB
We suggest a fruit-forward Pinotage (South Africa’s own signature grape), a crisp South African Chenin Blanc, a bold Shiraz, a or a sparkling Rosé. We have a special fondness for wines from Fairview, Babylonstoren, and Chakalaka. If you want a liqueur, Amarula is a South African classic. Brandy and Coke is also very South African. (As is putting ice cubes in your white wine.)
ADMIT TWO
Each ticket admits two people! You don’t have to bring a romantic partner; friends, gal pals, adult kids, parents, anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with is great!