A welcome drink and a snack will be served at the dining table when you arrive in our home, along with an introduction to what's on the menu. You will be given an apron, a printed recipe and a slipper to put on. The hands-on cooking class will be held in the home kitchen. You will pick few herbs from the backyard while your host will explain the exotic ingredients from her garden. Your host will explain all the ingredients involved, the story behind the dish, and, of course, provide clear step-by-step instructions. Your hands-on cooking class will last about two hours, and then you will sit down in the dining room to enjoy the meals you and your host have prepared together.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Indonesian Cultural Cooking Class lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $76 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our house is opposite the Shell petrol station, with a wooden gate, right by the traffic lights. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in MS, EN, JV.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 verified reviews; it is run by Lemongrass 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.
Thank you so much Esther for bringing your family and friends. It was nice to chat with you all too.
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.
Thank you, Peter, it was great to meet you and wife. I will remember Manila envelope :-)
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.
Thank you Mrs and Mr D. I will cherish your warm presence at our house.
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.
Thank you so much. I am really grateful for your feedbacks.
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.
Thank you so much. It was nice to meet both of you, do pop in when you are in Cape Town again.
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! 🌸
Thank you so much for your kind words and review, appreciate it. It was a pleasure to host you few times.
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 .
Terima kasih for your kind review and appreciate your time to write the review as well.
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.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you in the class.
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.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words. Hope to see youb again in the classes soon.
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.
Thank you for your kind words and review. See you soon in next classes!
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