With a plethora of groundbreaking cooking courses and culinary tours on offer, African Relish is arguably the most progressive culinary destination in southern Africa. Courses are often focused on local Karoo cuisine and involve indigenous produce, but the school is deeply informed by classical technique. Specially scheduled, seasonal events marry the cooking school with outdoor activities, such as bicycle touring and the local olive festival. African Relish students stay in beautifully appointed guesthouses -- with full kitchens, of course.
African Relish
34 Church Street
Prince Albert 6930
South Africa
+27-023-541-1381
africanrelish.com
Best known for their excellent foundation-level courses and the hilarious chemistry of the husband-and-wife teaching team, the "KKB" school emphasizes culinary mastery with a hearty helping of comedy. Kilzers Kitchen Basics has been a Garden Route staple for a decade. The classes err heavily on the side of wine and fun, but still manage to give eminently useful instruction to newbies and epicureans alike.
Kilzers Kitchen Basics
No 3 & 5 Roos Bolton Crescent
Knysna Heights
Knysna 6571
South Africa
+27+082-857-3169
kkbcooking.co.za
On the other side of the country - Johannesburg - there's Wickedfood. There's enough variety on the schedule to make any spatula-wielder happy, whether gathering new ideas for everyday meals or in the mood to create something really spectacular. The coursework is nothing to sniff at; after all, students prepare no fewer than six dishes per class. Wine is included with the evening classes. International celebrity chefs make common appearances on the schedule.
Wickedfood Cooking School
The Square Shopping Centre
4th Floor
Sunninghill 2055
South Africa
+ 27-011-705-2616
wickedfood.co.za
