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Wonderful experience!
Cooking with Geraldine was fun and informative. I am not an adventurous eater but to my surprise the cocoyam stew with tuna was exceptional. We also enjoyed the lively conversation with her.
Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $90 / person
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 18 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Traveling Spoon
- Meeting point
- Meet Geraldine directly at her home, close to Myredeve Learning Hub in Agbogba. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Description
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Gerladine who grew up cooking and learned many of her family recipes from her grandmother. She has enjoyed cooking since then and hasn’t stopped over these years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Geraldine will teach you how to make 2 traditional Ghanaian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's home. • Cooking lesson in a local home. • Introduction to Ghana's culture and cuisine. • 100% private activity • Experience Ghanaian hospitality in a residential Teshie neighborhood • Vegetarian options available. • If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to Nima market where Geraldine will introduce you to her favored vendors and together you will purchase a few ingredients for your cooking class.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sun
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $90
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $45
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $98.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:45 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Alcoholic Beverages
If you choose the "market + cooking" tour grade option, your experience includes a market tour
Private cooking lesson with your host Geraldine
Gratuities
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
18 reviews
How it compares in Accra
- Starting price $90 is 25% below the typical $120 for tours of similar length in Accra
Excurgo comparison of 614 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra take?
Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Accra experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $98. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 4:00 PM.
How much does Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $45, adults from $90. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet Geraldine directly at her home, close to Myredeve Learning Hub in Agbogba. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Traveling Spoon.
Reviews(18)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Great class and experience
Had a great experience with Geraldine. Great cooking, eating and conversation! Definitely recommend if you want to experience local food and home in Accra. We are from Seattle, USA and recommend to any travelers in this area to do something not yet in the guidebooks.
S
Terrific cooking class experience.
Great experience! We loved starting off at the market and shopping for all of the fresh ingredients. It’s a true hands-on class and you definitely will know how to make everything at home. We especially enjoyed visiting with and getting to know Geraldine while sharing the meal we cooked. Highly recommend! We also went home with all the leftovers!
S
Great cooking class and a lasting memory of Ghana
This was a total hands-on cooling class, starting with an enjoyable time shopping for the fresh ingredients at the local market with Geraldine. We cooked the meal with her, helping to chop and prepare everything. We had a lovely time visiting with Geraldine while sharing the meal. She even sent us home with all of the leftovers! We had a choice in selecting the menu. It was a wonderful day and will always be a great, lasting memory of Ghana. Thanks Geraldine!
D
Incredible experience!
We had the most wonderful time with Geraldine. She welcomed us into her home and provided yummy juices for us before we started cooking. She taught us how to cook some delicious dishes while we exchanged stories and laughs. I can’t wait to see Geraldine again one day!
J
Food for the Soul
She was very personable. She taught me how to shop at the local market and how to make one my favorite meals. I felt like family at her home. I will definitely book her again.
K
Must do!
We booked the market shopping to get the full experience. If you go on this activity with an open mind and you are willing to be hands on, you will have an amazing experience! I'm going back to Canada with a new recipe in hands!
R
Genuine, friendly and warm host. Loved our time with her.
Geraldine is a friendly and warm host. She is genuine, a good communicator and was eager to select a menu that we liked. The market visit was interesting and fun. She showed us various items and explained how she uses them for cooking. She also took us to a store where we could buy spices. We made Kontomire (coco yam leaf) stew, and it was delicious. Geraldine premade Nkate Cake (peanut brittle) as a sweet treat for dessert. This was greatly appreciated. We had a wonderful time with Geraldine and highly recommend this experience.
L
Amazing hands on experience! So yummy!
Wonderful experience!! Geraldine is an amazing cook and such a gracious host. Would definitely recommend, the meal we made for dinner was delicious, we loved learning what it takes to make amazing jollof rice and fish stew and appreciated the hands on experience! Great conversations too - Loved learning about how she found her love for cooking and what her day to day life is like. Side note: loved how she paid special attention to food safety and cleanliness.
H
A cooking class I'll never forget!
I've done cooking classes while traveling in a few different countries, and this was truly a special experience. Geraldine is humble when she teaches, but she is masterful at her craft. She's so kind and welcoming - answering our questions, exchanging life experiences, and more. We learned to make a one-pot jollof rice with fried fish, and a Ghanaian salad. It was so so good. Not a demonstration - we all got to get in there and cook together. Highly highly recommend.
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