
Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home
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5.0/5
Based on 32 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home worth booking?
Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home is a 3-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $50 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 32 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (32)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $50 per person
Enjoy a private and authentic South African culinary experience in Lorette's welcoming home in Grassy Park. Choose between a hands-on Cape Malay cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare traditional family recipes, or
What you get
- Alcoholic beverages
- Homecooked meal
- Private Cape Malay cooking class or South African braai experience with Lorette
- Personalized instruction and tips from your local hosts
About this experience
Enjoy a private and authentic South African culinary experience in Lorette's welcoming home in Grassy Park. Choose between a hands-on Cape Malay cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare traditional family recipes, or a traditional South African braai (barbecue) experience centered around cooking over an open fire. After cooking, sit down with your hosts to enjoy the meal you've helped prepare while learning about South African culture and hospitality. • Choose between a Cape Malay cooking class or traditional South African braai • Learn authentic family recipes in a local home • 100% private experience • Experience South African hospitality in a residential Cape Town neighborhood • Vegetarian and halal options available
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Homecooked meal
- Private Cape Malay cooking class or South African braai experience with Lorette
- Personalized instruction and tips from your local hosts
Not included
- Transportation
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cape Town
Please meet your host Lorette at her home in Grassy Park in Cape Town. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please follow the Google Maps link given in your voucher, and call your host if you need help with directions.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please meet your host Lorette at her home in Grassy Park in Cape Town. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please follow the Google Maps link given in your voucher, and call your host if you need help with directions.
Options you can book
Cooking Class & Dinner
Cooking Class & Lunch
Braai Class & Dinner
Braai Class & Lunch
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Traveling Spoon
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 32 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
32 verified traveler reviews for Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great night with Lorette
We had a great night with Lorette, learning about her food & culture. The meal of butter chicken & roti was great as was the Malva pudding for dessert. All washed down with a nice sauvignon Blanc. It was great to be able to go to a local home and understand food & culture. I highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to enjoy South African food & culture in local home.
via Viator
Amazing local cooking experience!
Loretta was so friendly and a really great chef. Her recipes were easy to follow and super tasty. We had a wonderful time in her beautiful home. The highlight was making our own roti’s and of course eating the delicious food. Highly recommend this experience.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic cooking experience
Fantastic morning in the kitchen learning how to cook butter chicken, roti and malva pudding. Authentic and friendly !
via Tripadvisor
Excellent food & fellowship
If you want to really delve into the Malay food and culture of South Africa, there is no better option than Lorette. She is welcoming and happy to share her home, history, and food. My husband and I love food and cooking but no prior cooking experience is needed. We made the most wonderful butter chicken, roti, and Malva pudding which we easily recreated - chicken and roti - back at home. Being with Lorette is like being with an old friend. She adeptly guided us through the steps for making the meal and then we all sat together eating and talking. It was one of the best experiences in a week of great memories. Don’t hesitate - book with Lorette!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Food!!!
This was such an awesome experience, I absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Cape Town. We cooked the best meal we had on our entire vacation (butter chicken is my new favorite dish) and just had an all-around excellent time. Do this cooking class! You won't regret it!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $50 to $99
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home cost?
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Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape Town usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cape Town is not rushed.
Is Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 32 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cape Town, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home?
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Around 11 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cape Town can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cape Town and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Lorette’s Cape Town Home start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cape Town within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town?
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On Outty we rank every Cape Town experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town, Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour, Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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