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Kenyan Cooking Class: Dive into Tradition with a Local Market Tour
4.8
45 Ratings
Nairobi
Immerse yourself in Kenyan culture with a cooking class led by a local guide. Explore the vibrant local market, source fresh ingredients, and learn to prepare a traditional meal from scratch.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cedar Road - This activity involves 3 amazing Kenyan Experiences?
- Local famers Market Tour
- Matatu Experience (Public Transport experience)
- Cooking class (Kenyan Cuisine) at my home.
Our day will begin at the meeting point, after which we will take a visit to the farmers market and do some grocery shopping.. (You can totally skip this if you are not feeling up to it) You will get to interact with the locals and see the fresh produce used to make our dish which are fresh from the farm.
During the experience we will make a complete Kenyan meal. A main dish and a side dish with veggies. The session lasts 4-4.5 hrs.
After the experience guests can carry the foods prepared.
Be prepared to have fun and get your hands dirty :). If you would like to watch that`s fine too.
If, however, you would to turn up and enjoy the home cooked meal without the hustle of going to the market, you are also welcomed.
NB/ Price includes grocery shopping.
NB/ Vegetarian/Pescatrian/Gluten free options are available.
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meal Options
- Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes - A selection of Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes served with a local Kachumbari salad made with Fresh locally grown vegetables.
Additional Information
Having been a local food guide for four years, and an established food author and blogger in Kenya, I can assist you in exploring the local life and take you to secure locations where a typical tourist wouldn’t venture. We will acquire our fresh local produce and explore the marvels of the local marketplace.
Subsequently, we will prepare a traditional meal from my tribe’s cuisine from the ground up, which we will relish while engaging in light conversation.
Location
KAPS Parking Westlands Triangle Uchumi
Kindly ask the Uber driver to drop you at "Quickmart, Westlands Square, Westlands along Waiyaki Way". The location pin is accurate. I will be waiting for you at the front main entrance so that we can begin the experience.
30 minutes wait time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(45 Ratings)
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Armande_p
Apr 5, 2024
A terrific local experience! - I had a wonderful experience with Wairimu! She is incredibly easy-going and I bet, well set to become the Kenyan cuisine best promoter. She took me through the proper local experience using Matatu (public transportation) and I enjoyed the pop vibes in the bus, we went to the local market to shop and the products were more tasty than those in the supermarkets, it was great to prep and cook the meal with her and discover Kenyan way of cooking. And of course, the food was delicious! I was more than happy to have exchanged my beach/resort stay along the coast against this memorable experience! I recommend 300%!
Thank you Wairimu :)
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Brian12359
Apr 4, 2024
Enjoy your local day - Nimoh is wonderful. She is a great guide to have in the local market, on the bus and made sure we were safely getting back to our hotel. She welcomed us into her home and it was fun learning about Kenyan cuisine. If you want to feel like a local for a day spend your day with Nimoh.
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Michellewj8711fl
Apr 3, 2024
Great tour, lots of fun! - This was so fun. We really enjoyed this tour. Nimoh was so lovely she kept us safe in the city, was super helpful and the tour was a lot of fun shopping in the market with her for our food & then cooking and having the meal with her in the welcome of her home
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Steveevans5187
Apr 3, 2024
A wonderful experience at the food market and cooking an exceptional meal - I had no idea what I was letting myself into when I met my host at our pre arranged location. What a wonderful smile and friendliness I was greeted with. The first surprise was jump on a Matatu bus to the food market, that alone was a fabulous experience. I could not believe the size of the food market, the atmosphere was superb. I chose goat meat for my meal so after purchasing all the ingredients we jumped on another Matatu, all the tv’s blaring out African music. A really fascinating experience.
Arrived at Nenho apartment and straight into the preparation and cooking the meal.
A truly lovely lady with a fabulous personality and the meal was simply delicious. I strongly recommend booking an afternoon with this lovely lady and experience something very exciting and fun.
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Ingeborg
Mar 28, 2024
Nice experience that is recommended :) - She was really sweet and easy, relaxing and fun to be with. She was very good at explaining how to cook with us.
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950zitat
Mar 25, 2024
Unique and fun experience - This was probably my most unique and memorable experience in Nairobi. Nimoh sent me a detailed itinerary in advance and was looking out for my safety and comfort the whole time. She also explained every part of the cooking process starting from the choice of the best ingredients at the market and gave me really helpful tips to make sure I can recreate these delicious dishes at home with ease.
Playing with her cat and enjoyint the view on the balcony after lunch was the cherry on top. Thank you for this lovely day!
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Elizabethpk3409iz
Mar 17, 2024
Great! Will definitely book again! - Overall an amazing cultural experience! From shopping for groceries to learning how to cook a traditional Kenyan dish. Our cooking instructor is a gem! Definitely recommend her, she full of life and has delicious recipes!
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David_k
Mar 17, 2024
Best experience for learning about food and culture - This was one of the BEST Viator experiences we've ever had! Nimoh was gracious and delightful. She explained so much about Kenyan culture and traditions - not just the delicious food, but much more that we asked about! I would give this 10 stars if I could. Follow her directions carefully to find the meet up point. She also connected via WhatsApp to give additional help.
DON'T MISS THIS EXPERIENCE!!
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Salwa
Mar 7, 2024
Great way to learn about Kenya and eat delicious food! - This activity was an amazing way to be introduced to Kenyan cuisine and the local culture - we learned so much from our host, Nimoh, who welcomed us so warmly into her home and made us feel so comfortable. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious! Heads up, if you plan to go to the market, be sure to wear shoes that you don't mind getting super muddy (depending on the weather). Highly recommend adding this activity to your itinerary!
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Sarahbp7940ik
Mar 7, 2024
A great day! - Nimoh was brill. She met us as planned and we headed to the market which was an incredible experience and she answered any questions we had. After getting back on the bus with the music pumping we got to her apartment and started to make so much incredible food! She explained everything as we went with a mixture of showing us and us doing it for ourselves. The food was delicious and we had a great time, thank you!
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