Zanzibar Cooking Class, Market Visit, and Swahili Lunch
Begin your culinary adventure with a warm Swahili welcome at Zan Culinary and enjoy traditional Zanzibar coffee or spicy ginger tea while learning about the island's deep connection to spices, tropical fruits, and local ingredients.
Dress in traditional Swahili attire, with women wearing colourful kangas and men wearing kikoi wraps and a kofia hat, creating meaningful cultural immersion and great photo moments.
Meet your skilled local chefs, who will introduce the menu of traditional Swahili dishes and explain the blend of Arab, Indian, and African culinary influences.
Embark on a guided visit to a vibrant local market filled with tropical fruits, vegetables, herbs, and freshly ground spices while learning how to select ingredients and engaging with local vendors.
Return to Zan Culinary for a hands-on cooking session guided by your chefs in a relaxed and social kitchen setting, enriched with cultural storytelling.
Prepare traditional dishes such as spiced pilau rice, chapati, plantains in coconut milk, bean stew, and your choice of fried chicken or fish, as well as freshly made fruit juice.
Enjoy a seasonal farm-to-table experience by picking fresh fruits such as mangoes, bananas, pawpaws, avocados, or jackfruits, depending on the season.
Share and enjoy the delicious meal you have prepared in a family-style setting, accompanied by homemade juice or traditional tea, while celebrating Zanzibar's culinary culture with music, stories, and joyful moments.
