Host offerings
Gillian and Richard are chefs - Gillian is City and Guilds trained and Richard by experience - designing, building and running their own restaurants. They currently own a MOZAMBIK restaurant franchise in Cape Town, and do consulting within the hospitality and retail industries. Richard is also a garagiste winemaker, wine collector and is very knowledgeable and passionate about the local wines, which is a large part of the region's culture. Gillian is an artist and ceramicist, and her beautiful artwork decorates the home, accenting their lovely living area to make you feel right at home. Gillian and Richard believe in eating and treating your body well and only use the best ingredients to prepare a meal! Being in the restaurant business for so many years, they know where and how to procure the freshest local ingredients. Gillian and Richard are extremely knowledgeable not only about the local cuisine, but also about global cuisine and the local region. He is happy to plan itineraries for guests around the Western Cape for day outings. Their home has a pool so you're welcome to swim in it during the summer months. <br><br> Their home is within an hour of the Western Cape Winelands, a major tourist area and grape growing region. The nearest winery is a 10-15 minute drive in case you would like to visit on your own after your Traveling Spoon experience.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 10 guests) This experience includes wine pairings with your meal and chocolate tastings at the end of your meal. Food is the center of this home, with large indoor and outdoor dining tables, a kitchen, and braai (South African barbeque). There are multitudes of different foods that are traditional to South Africa’s diverse culture (predominately Cape Malay, Afrikaans, English, and African) from their Dutch, British, Indian and Malaysian influences. Your menu might feature either traditional Afrikaans dishes such as snoek pate with seed loaf, rump and sirloin kebabs and koeksisters (a syrup-coated twisted or braided doughnut) or authentic Cape Malay dishes such as chicken samoosas, Cape Malay seafood curry and malva tart. This experience includes wine pairings and chocolate tastings after your meal. Richard offers a well curated tasting showcasing local Constantia products. You will taste a blended red wine, a straight cultivar red wine, and a sweet white dessert wine, all from nearby estates, paired with different flavored high quality artisan chocolates, bringing out the best in both the wine and the chocolate.
Cooking experience (1 - 10 guests) Join Richard and Gillian in their kitchen for a Cape Town cooking class and learn how to make 2-3 of the dishes you will share together later. Richard and Gillian would love to know your preference before they set the menu and would be happy to teach you dishes you are keen on learning. You may learn how to make prawn and nectarine salad and how to braai delicious rump steak or cook Cape Malay seafood curry and malva tart. You can expect your Cape Town cooking class to last for 1.5 hours.
Notes: Wine tasting and chocolate pairing are included in the cost of your experience.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $850 | $800 | $760 |
| Alcohol | $0 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 12:30pm - 02:30pm | 6:30pm - 08:30pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
