Cape town, South Africa

Shaamiela’s Kitchen

$45

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Highlights

Explore the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood
Visit the oldest spice shop in Cape Town
Learn about the history and culture of the community with a local guide
Participate in a Cape Malay cooking demonstration and learn how to make traditional dishes

Description

Experience the vibrant neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap on a walking tour with a local guide who will share the area's history, culture, religion, and development. You'll get to see the colourful houses, visit the oldest Mosque and spice shop in Cape Town. After the tour, you'll participate in a Cape Malay cooking demonstration with a well-known ex-local school principal, Shaamiela. Learn how to make traditional dishes such as chicken curry, bean curry, and roti, and enjoy a delicious meal with starters and dessert.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Perfect for anyone who wants to learn about the gastronomy and culture of Cape Town, especially those who love to explore new neighbourhoods and try local food.

Meet Our Local Host

Shireen, a born and raised local in Bo-Kaap, will be your guide for the walking tour. She has a wealth of knowledge about the community and will give you an in-depth look into its history, culture, and development. Shaamiela, a well-known and respected ex-local school principal, will be your host for the cooking class. She was selected by the local community to host Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their visit to Cape Town in 2019.

Itinerary

11:00 AM: Meet your guide and group at the designated meeting point
Start the walking tour of Bo-Kaap and visit the oldest spice shop in Cape Town
12:00PM: Participate in the Cape Malay cooking demonstration with Shaamiela
1:00PM: Enjoy the delicious Cape Malay lunch
2:00 PM: End of the experience

What’s Included

Walking tour with a local guide
Cape Malay cooking demonstration with Shaamiela
Lunch (starters, main course, and dessert)
Soft drinks, juice, water, tea, and coffee

What’s Not Included

Transportation to and from the meeting point
Alcoholic beverages
Gratuities should you wish

Know Before You Go

Minimum Needed: 4 people
Maximum Capacity: 14 people
Booking Deadline: 3 days before start date
Weather Dependent: No
Difficulty Level: Easy - Meander around the neighbourhood
Special Clothing Required: Comfortable walking shoes
Special Dietary Restrictions: Shaamiela caters for all dietary needs. As long as advised upon booking. The food is not overly spicy
Extra Cash: Gratuities are welcomed. No obligation, did you enjoy Yes. No thats ok
Ground Transportation: No transportation is included. It’s a short Uber ride away
Additional Information: Lunch is served at 1pm, it is advised to eat breakfast before
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.

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NATION REVIEWS

This is a two for one experience. ...

This is a two for one experience. First, you get a tour o the BoKaap neighborhood to learn the history of the area. Then you get to eat, and help cook, amazing Cape Malay food. Highly recommend!

Extremely enjoyable experience...

Extremely enjoyable experience and Shaamiela was delightful, too.

I REALLY enjoyed this experienced...

I REALLY enjoyed this experienced. Both of our guides were incredibly kind and hospitable and truly knew what they were talking about.

It was an educational and enriching tour. Highly recommend.

BoKaap Tour and Yummy Local Lunch

The tour of BoKaap and Atlas Spice was great! Loved hearing about the history of the area and the people and then learning about how to use all the spices. Shaamiela's place was so quaint and it was interesting seeing a local's house and kitchen. She taught us how to make the dishes were we served and then we ate a delicious meal together. She made sure everyone was involved and talked the whole time about her life and her love for cooking.

If you want an authentic local experience - this is a great choice.

Great cultural experience allowing you to learn about the history of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood and people. Then you get to learn about local spices and put those in practice while cooking a delicious meal with Shamiela. Food was amazing! If you want an authentic local experience - this is a great choice.

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