Swahili coastal dishes
Culture & Heritage

Hands on · Coast

Swahili cooking classes

Coconut, cardamom, fresh seafood

Coastal cooking with a local cook in their own kitchen. Pilau, biryani, samaki wa kupaka, coconut chapati — and then you eat what you made.

  • Local kitchen, local cook
  • Market visit beforehand
  • 3–4 dishes start to finish
  • Recipes to take home

Duration

Half day

Best for

Foodies, couples, slow travellers.

The details

Half-day session

About 4 hours including the market. Lamu, Watamu and Diani all available.

What's included

Ingredients, drinks, instruction and the meal.

FAQ

Swahili cooking classes — common questions

Veggie options?
Absolutely — Swahili cuisine has loads of vegetarian classics.

Plan this experience

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