West African Cooking Class in Budapest with a Togolese Native
Petra is originally Togolese and is currently working in the IT sector in Budapest. Her love for food and cooking began early, when she assisted her mother in the kitchen as a child. Togolese cuisine has characteristics of many Western African cuisines, with an additional influence of German and French cuisines. Staple foods include plantain, beans, yam, millet and rice. She is very excited to share her passion, food and recipes with travelers from around the world. An experience with Petra is all about sharing a traditional Togolese meal, learning about the culture, dancing to African music and even getting your hair braided! Petra will teach you to cook two traditional West African dishes in your 1 hour hands-on cooking class. After which join Petra to share the meal you helped prepare.
• African cooking class with a Togolese native • Introduction to authentic, home-cooked Togolese cuisine • 100% private activity • Beer or sake to accompany your meal • Vegetarian options available
Options
Cooking Class, Dinner+ Alcohol
What's included in West African Cooking Class in Budapest with a Togolese Native
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This is a unique opportunity to explore a new food culture and cuisine. Togolese cuisine is rich, flavorful and spicy with a variety of sauces, different pâtés and assortment of vegetables. Petra will teach you to cook two traditional West African dishes in your 1 hour cooking class. This is a hands-on class where you will help Petra to prepare attieke (cassava semolina) served with fish or egusi soup (soup thickened with ground melon seeds, also contains meat, fish and vegetables) which is served with eba and tchep (meat, rice and vegetables simmered in tomato sauce). After your cooking class join Petra to share the dishes you helped prepare.
Food Menu
STARTER - Fufu or Egusi
Fufu (mashed cassava) or Egusi soup (soup thickened with ground melon seeds, also contains meat, fish and vegetables)
MAIN - Tchep
Meat, rice and vegetables simmered in tomato sauce
MAIN - Meat/Spinach Akume or Attieke
Akume (savory porridge made from maize flour) or Attieke (cassava semolina) served with fish
Inclusions
- Private cooking class with your host Petra
- Traditional home-cooked Togolese meal
- Gratuities
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host Petra directly at her apartment in Budapest. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Host Name: Petra Sekpete Host Phone: +36 204 861 598 Host Email: [email protected] Host Address: Izabella u. 3b, 1077 , Budapest, Hungary. Meeting instructions: Meet your host Petra directly at her apartment. Here is a Google Maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/cPr79QJ9Nhe77i1V9 -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
