Private Indonesian & Cape Malay Cultural Cooking Class

Really enjoyed this event. We learned a lot about Indonesian food and how to use some of the less familiar ingredients. Wonderfully informal and friendly environment. Great fun and really interesting.

Great fun. Friendly, expert chef, and lots of opportunity to participate. Lovely food too. Great to hear about the uses of authentic plants and vegetables, including a visit to the owners garden.

My husband and I were greeted with Echi’s warm welcome, cool drink and informal chat. Then we followed her into her large and well organised kitchen where many exotic ingredients were laid out. Echi explained the menu and all processes thoroughly after which we started prepping and cooking. Soon the kitchen was filled with a delicious aroma. Echi’s assistant Mildred whisked away used dishes like she had a magic wand. We finished with eating lunch that will be remembered for a long time. Definitely, an event to be recommended.

This was my 1st ever cooking class and it did not disappoint. Echi is an excellent cook & hostess. The atmosphere & setting at Echi’s home & garden was amazing. Very well organised and such a fun class that’s totally interactive & informative of every step along the cooking process. The cherry on top is the absolute delicious meal you cook that you enjoy for lunch.

The entire experience from beginning to end was amazing and a massive thank you to Mrs Eechi Ismail for providing such a warm, wholesome and delicious cooking experience. The food was authentic Indonesian cuisine and I would highly recommend this culinary adventure.

Always Fun, Professional, and Truly Indonesian Cooking Experience 🌿 I have joined this cooking class twice already, and honestly, I never get bored—it’s always so much fun! Echi, the chef, pays great attention to every detail: from the way of teaching, the beautiful presentation, the printed menu sheets, to the cozy setup of the place. Everything feels very professional and well-prepared. What I admire the most is how Echi represents Indonesia with such warmth and pride through food and culture. Truly a wonderful experience that makes me want to come back again and again. Thank you, Echi! 🌸

This was my first experience join cooking class di Capetown. The class feels very homey and friendly . The vibe very Indonesian feels since I always miss my country. The food is excellently yummy. Cooking instructions very simple and easy to follow .Thank you Echi Ismail for the warm and nice experience .

What a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. I loved it all. Echi is a great teacher. She is so knowledgeable and shares her passion effortlessly and with great humour. This is such a lovely way to connect with new people, cook and eat together even a dish to take home. Echi tells you where to buy everything you use and also sells some of the more specialist ingredients which makes it super easy to cook the dishes straight away. I would definitely recommend it as a group or on your own. It is wonderful. Thank you, Echi.

I truly enjoyed joining this cooking class. The instructor guided us step by step through Southeast Asian recipes that are rich in spices and flavors, yet made them surprisingly easy to follow and recreate. The atmosphere was fun and engaging, and I left the class not only with delicious dishes but also with confidence to cook them again at home.

I had a wonderfully fun interactive cooking experience with delicious results. Even though I had gone on my own I was grouped with people who made the learning part of the experience even more fun.