While we don’t all aspire to becoming celebrity chefs, one of the greatest ways to appreciate fine food is by learning how to cook it, and your Southern African safari can give you the chance to do just that. Several estates along the wine route of the Western Cape offer opportunities to master the art of expert cooking in the hands of leading chefs.
Whether you consider yourself to be a seasoned pro or a total novice, you can experience the joy of crafting delicious Southern African dishes from fresh local ingredients at these cooking classes, hosted by esteemed eateries in this foodie paradise.
Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, set among some of the continent’s most beautiful landscapes, is one of Africa’s most outstanding culinary and wine destinations, a foodie’s paradise. It is here in this breathtaking setting that some of the world’s most accomplished chefs are willing to share their secrets with you.
Discover the ins and outs of creating award-winning dishes at Le Quartier Francais, while listening to the tales of passion which inspire these chefs, and the amusing stories behind the creation of this renowned eatery. This is an informal event, fueled by a selection of Franschhoek’s finest wines, and the defining moment is when you get to reap the rewards and savor the efforts of your labor. This restaurant also offers tart baking classes, charcuterie making and biltong making sessions.
Improve your kitchen know-how at Leopards Leap through their cookery programs. These are hosted by international guest chefs in their state-of-the art kitchen, complete with big screen TV’s showcasing every stage of their creation. You can either join a group of other aspirant chefs or round up a group of friends to enjoy the occasion with you.
La Cabrière Country House offers hands-on lessons about how to prepare a four-course gourmet meal in conjunction with a talk on wine pairing. These are presented by internationally experienced chefs in an informal and intimate atmosphere. After all your hard work you will be rewarded with a sit down dinner to feast on your carefully created dishes.
Môreson Wine Estate will unveil the secrets of bread-making using different kinds of dough; a delicious lunch and wine tasting will keep you busy while the dough rises and your creations bake to golden scrumptiousness in the oven.
Cooking classes are a great way to find out what makes Franschhoek pulse; ask us about including them in your Southern African safari.
