Jozi Delicious: South African Cookery Class
Johannesburg, South Africa
From EUR 98.77
Office phone number: +27 (0)82 822 9407
Jozi Delicious: South African Cookery Class
Johannesburg, South Africa
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
There’s no better way to get to know a new city than to chow down on homegrown food and chat with the locals. Join us for a South African cooking class like no other as we take a scenic 45-minute drive to the township of Soweto. We’ll visit a popular food market to pick up fresh ingredients for our lesson and then you’ll learn how to create traditional local dishes alongside a local chef. We’ll drink a few beers and chat about the history of the area (hint: they discovered gold here in 1885), then we’ll enjoy the fruits of our labour, alongside another beer or glass of wine, before whisking you back to Jo’burg where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy at your leisure.
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Highlights
- Learn how to cook traditional South African dishes such as Potjiekos stew alongside a local chef
- Visit a popular local market and shop for fresh ingredients
- Indulge in a beer tasting as you cook!
- Get out of the city for the day and check out what Soweto has to offer
- Find out about the region, its history and what else there is to see and do from your expert local guide
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7 hours
- Meeting point:
Meet at the Nelson Mandela Statue in Nelson Mandela Square outside of Sandton City Shopping Mall. Your Guide will be waiting within 3 meters of the statue and will be wearing Urban Adventures branded clothing.
- Starting time: 7.00 AM
- Ending point:
Your centrally located hotel or we can drop you back at the starting point in Nelson Mandela Square.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English speaking guide and chef, cooking class, including all ingredients, beer tasting ceremony, soft drink, transport.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs, gratuities for your cooking class host.
Get out of the city for the day and visit the historic township of Soweto for an unforgettable cookery class.
Your foodie adventure begins with an early start in central Johannesburg. Your guide will be waiting for you in Nelson Mandela Square, the perfect place for a selfie with South Africa’s favourite son.
Via an air-conditioned private vehicle, we will then head off to Soweto, stopping along the way to admire the impressive FNB World Cup 2010 Football Stadium.
We will hook up with our friendly local cook and head over to the local produce market and community farm to source the freshest of ingredients for our lunch. As we shop, your guide will chat about typical South African produce and dishes.
Time for a spot of culinary education now, as your two hour cookery class begins. Our class will take place outdoors, weather permitting, in an educational kitchen. You will learn how to make some of the most popular local dishes and find out more about their origins. Potjiekos involves slow cooking the food in a cast iron pot over a fire. You will have the opportunity to make either a chicken or vegetable version, alongside a dollop of pap (similar to polenta) and chakalaka spicy sauce to give it that South African kick!
Once all the prep is completed and our lunch is cooking, we’ll treat you to a unique South African beer tasting experience, involving a traditional ceremony where a local drink is shared amongst the group. This is a great photo opportunity too! If you fancy another drink, you can purchase one from the bar.
After a busy morning, we’ll sit down together to enjoy the lunch we have prepared, chatting some more about local life and what it was like to grow up during apartheid.
After that, we’ll thank our chef and head back towards the big city. Before you go, don’t forget to ask for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your time in Jo’burg.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English speaking guide and chef, cooking class, including all ingredients, beer tasting ceremony, soft drink, transport.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs, gratuities for your cooking class host.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: No foreseen closures are expected.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@johannesburgurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +27 (0)82 822 9407
Email address: info@johannesburgurbanadventures.com
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