Tours For adults Activities for couples Markets, bazaars, & souks

Let`s do a hands-on Swahili cooking class with a market visit. Shop for fresh ingredients, learn to prepare traditional dishes in a welcoming home, and enjoy a full Kenyan meal you cooked yourself.

Highlights

• Savor the flavors of the Swahili coast with a hands-on cooking class
• Learn to make authentic dishes like samaki wa kupaka and wali wa nazi
• Enjoy a personalized experience with a menu tailored to your preferences
• Discover the secrets of Swahili cuisine with a local chef as your guide
• Visit a local market to source fresh ingredients for your cooking class

Description

Begin your culinary adventure by meeting your local guide in Mombasa and heading to a bustling food market. Walk through colorful stalls filled with tropical fruits, spices, and fresh produce. You’ll shop together for the ingredients you need to create your chosen meal, while learning about local foods and their cultural significance. Next, head to my home kitchen for a hands-on Swahili cooking class. The menu is flexible — you can choose from meat, fish, vegetarian, or vegan options. Some dishes you might prepare include: Samaki wa Nazi – Fried fish in creamy coconut sauce Wali wa Nazi – coconut rice Pilau ya Nyama – fragrant spiced rice with meat or chicken Maharagwe ya Nazi – kidney beans in coconut sauce Viazi vya Karai – crispy coastal potatoes Kaimati – sweet Swahili doughnuts After cooking, sit down to enjoy the feast you’ve prepared, served with homemade juice and fresh kachumbari salad. At the end of the experience, you’ll receive recipe notes so you can bring the flavors of Kenya back home.

Includes

Cooking class Market tour All ingredients Meal

Important Information

• Price: $50 per person (covers the cooking class and hosting at my home) Ingredients: Purchased separately at the market — this way, you can choose exactly what you’d like to cook Duration: ~4 hours Includes: Guided market visit, cooking class, use of kitchen tools, recipe handouts, and full meal

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund