Host offerings
Both 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 restaurant in Cape Town, called MOZAMBIK N1, situated within N1 City Mall Goodwood, and do consulting work within the hospitality and retail industry. 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, which is 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.
Cooking experience (1 - 6 guests) Travel inland from the port in Cape Town and discover the culture through food during this South African cooking experience in a local home, in Wynberg. We recommend this Cape Town Shore Excursion for a true and authentic taste of local cuisine and culture. Join Richard and Gillian in their kitchen for a Cape Town cooking demonstration and watch as they prepare a traditional South African meal. 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.
Watch as they expertly put together a prawn and nectarine salad and braai delicious rump steak or cook chicken breasts in tomato sauce with a spinach and feta stuffing. You can expect your cooking demonstration to last for an hour. Your meal may include traditional bredie (stew), braai (bbq), salad, and will end with traditional desserts such as malva tart (sweet pudding) or lemon meringue or koeksisters (a syrup-coated twisted or braided doughnut).
Notes: Richard and Gillian have a little daschund so guests must be aware that there is a pet in the house. Your Cape Town Shore Excursion includes a private South African cooking experience, a glass of local alcohol and port pick-up and drop off.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $1,450 | $1,100 | $1,050 |
| Alcohol | $0 per person | ||
| Transportation | Not offered | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 03:00pm |
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.
