Begin your culinary adventure by meeting your local guide in Mombasa and heading to a bustling food market. Walk through colorful stalls filled with tropical fruits, spices, and fresh produce. You’ll shop together for the ingredients you need to create your chosen meal, while learning about local foods and their cultural significance.

Next, head to my home kitchen for a hands-on Swahili cooking class. The menu is flexible — you can choose from meat, fish, vegetarian, or vegan options.

Some dishes you might prepare include:

Samaki wa Nazi – Fried fish in creamy coconut sauce

Wali wa Nazi – coconut rice

Pilau ya Nyama – fragrant spiced rice with meat or chicken

Maharagwe ya Nazi – kidney beans in coconut sauce

Viazi vya Karai – crispy coastal potatoes

Kaimati – sweet Swahili doughnuts

After cooking, sit down to enjoy the feast you’ve prepared, served with homemade juice and fresh kachumbari salad. At the end of the experience, you’ll receive recipe notes so you can bring the flavors of Kenya back home.