Discover the true soul of Accra through its flavours. Skip the restaurants and step into a local home for a hands-on, authentic West African cooking class where you aren't just a guest; you are part of the family.
We take the stress out of navigating with convenient hotel pickup, bringing you straight into a vibrant Accra area. To keep things simple and ensure a focused, hands-on experience, each class focuses on preparing ONE main meal.
How to Book (Choose your package at checkout):
- Standard Menu (With Hotel Pickup) – Includes return chauffeur service. We cook the famous Ghanaian Jollof Masterclass!
- Standard Menu (Meet Us There) – You arrange your own transport to our location. We cook the famous Ghanaian Jollof Masterclass!
- Custom Menu (With Hotel Pickup) – Includes return chauffeur service. You choose your preferred dish from our Custom Menu list.
- Custom Menu (Meet Us There) – You arrange your own transport. You choose your preferred dish from our Custom Menu list (see below).
What to Expect:
- The Ghanaian Initiation: Arrive to a warm local welcome and a refreshing local drink such as a glass of chilled Bissap (sweet hibiscus tea) or fresh coconut water.
- Hands-On Cooking: Roll up your sleeves! Your host will guide you step-by-step in preparing an iconic Ghanaian dish from scratch.
- Cultural Storytelling: As you chop and stir, learn the rich history behind West African cuisine and the inspiring entrepreneurial spirit of Accra’s legendary “Market Queens.”
- Local Snack Flight: While your main dish simmers, treat your tastebuds to a curated tasting flight of beloved local Ghanaian street snacks.
- The Feast: Once the cooking is done, gather around the table for a relaxed, family-style feast. Share stories, connect with your host, and enjoy the delicious meal you just brought to life.
Come with an empty stomach, and leave with new friends and recipes you can recreate back home!
The Menus (Choose based on your booking type):
The Standard Menu: The Jollof Masterclass (Authentic Jollof Rice cooked in a rich tomato gravy, served with your choice of protein).
The Custom Menus (Pick 1 if you selected the Custom Option):
- The Plant-Forward Classic: Red Red (slow-cooked black-eyed pea stew) with fried plantains.
- The Harvest Plate: Boiled Yam with rich Kontomire (cocoyam leaf) Stew and protein.
- The Local Street Food: A heavy snack-making class featuring Kelewele (spicy fried plantains) and Bofrot.
(Other custom options available upon request).
