Hands in the Fire, Heart in the Story
In The Open Kitchen, every dish begins with a story one passed from hand to hand, shaped by fire, time, and the wisdom of generations. Join our chefs and local hosts in a sensory exploration of Tanzanian cuisine, where each ingredient speaks of the land and each technique honours a tradition.
From pounding maize for ugali to slow-stewing coconut beans, cooking here is not just a skill it’s a way of connecting. Gather herbs, learn ancestral preservation techniques, and savour the joy of preparing meals together, as locals do. Whether you're crafting a dish passed down through centuries or reinventing a classic with a seasonal twist, each moment is an invitation to be curious, present, and rooted in place.
Come not just to taste, but to understand. Come to cook the way the land teaches us.
Join our culinary team and local hosts in an immersive cooking class that brings Tanzanian heritage to life through food. Held in The Open Kitchen, this hands-on experience invites you to learn traditional techniques from hand-pounding ugali to crafting fragrant coconut bean stews using seasonal, locally grown ingredients. Along the way, discover the cultural stories behind each dish and the ancestral wisdom passed down through generations. A soulful, sensory journey for those who seek to connect through cuisine.
