Want to impress your loved ones with an incredible homemade meal but don’t know where to start? Look no further than these cooking classes in and around Joburg. From delicious healthy treats to braai feasts, holiday menus and more, these classes will take you from amateur to an enthusiast.
Easter Feast Demo Cooking Class
Food writer, cooking-class host and local chef, Yolandi North (who trained at the Prue Leith Culinary Institute) is inviting home cooks to her Easter Feast Demo Cooking Classes this March.
Designed to help hosts plan a beautiful, seasonal Easter menu without stress, the class focuses on Easter-inspired dishes, make-ahead elements, seasonal flavours and practical tips for relaxed entertaining.
The 3.5-hour demo-style class is ideal for anyone who loves cooking for others but wants to feel more inspired and confident when hosting. Attendees watch, learn, taste and leave with inspiration and recipes that they can recreate at home.
Cost: R950pp, book via email at [email protected]
When: Wednesday to Friday, 25 to 27 March 2026 | Wednesday from 10am to 1.30pm; Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 9.30pm
Where: Parktown North
Sunday Culture Soul & RnB Cook Along
The Sunday Culture Soul & RnB Cook Along Experience combines the best of soulful music, hands-on cooking, and great company.
Expect welcome drinks and snacks on arrival, followed by a professional chef masterclass where guests can participate in a guided step-by-step interactive cooking session. Guests are also treated to a curated wine tasting experience, sampling some of the finest wines.
On the entertainment front, a live DJ serves up soul and RnB music to sing and dance along to during the cooking masterclass. To end things off, guests receive a curated goodie bag with carefully selected items to remember the experience by.
Cost: R2150pp; from R4300 per pair; R50 (personalised apron). Book via Quicket
When: Once every few months
Where: Beaurain Venue, Poortjie Rd, Heidelberg
Vitality HealthyFood Studio Cooking Classes
The Vitality HealthyFood Studio is bringing a full month of healthy cooking courses taught by expert chefs at their cutting-edge rooftop kitchen in the heart of Sandton. All through the year, learn fancy but easy recipes that’ll help you take control of your health, one tasty bite at a time.
The Vitality HealthyFood Studio hosts a variety of different courses themed according to national cuisines, convenience, or various occasions such as family feasts or date nights.
Each dish is crafted to balance health and flavour, ensuring a satisfying meal and the presiding expert chefs approach their teaching in an interactive way, so prepare to get stuck in the mix in this hands-on programme.
Non-alcoholic drinks are included with every ticket.
Cost: Prices vary but typically are from R700pp upwards. Book online
When: Multiple times a month. See the full schedule here
Where: Vitality HealthyFood Studio at 1 Discovery Pl in Sandhurst, Sandton
The Cookery by The Secret Jozi Chef
The Cookery offers a fun, social cooking experience in the heart of the parks area in Joburg.
Paul Maciel, known as The Secret Jozi Chef, has been in the food industry for over 20 years, having started the award-winning restaurant Pronto, before moving on to create The Cookery, the much-loved social cooking classes based in Joburg.
The cooking classes take participants through many flavours from across the world, with classes covering Greek food, Latin and Spanish flavours, simple supper dishes, Indian food, brunch menus, Italian, Thai food and North African food, and so much more.
Cost: From R800pp, book online. Book fast as classes sell out quickly!
When: Multiple times a month from 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Where: The Cookery, The Colony Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, Craighall
Food Jams
Explore the magic of Food Jams, where every event is a party, and the cooking is only half the fun. Dive into their regular cooking classes at Feastivity in Johannesburg, each offering a unique blend of culinary creativity, vibrant atmospheres, and great company.
Food jams take the concept of a musical jam session and turn it on its head with a culinary twist. Founder, Jade de Waal found that jam sessions with other musicians proved to be a fantastic way to learn whilst she was studying jazz music at the University of Cape Town.
The workshops and culinary experiences aim to connect people through food, with experiences where culinary magic meets creative flair. They host themed cooking events, collaborating with local farmers and artisans, placing an emphasis on sustainability and supporting local communities.
From interactive workshops to exclusive private dining experiences, and from experiential catering to unforgettable events, guests get to ignite their senses and stir up some delicious excitement, with everything they need being provided for by the Food Jams team.
Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just looking for an unforgettable experience, there’s something for everyone.
Cost: Prices vary depending on the workshop. Book online
When: Multiple times a month. See the schedule here
Where: Food Jams at Feastivity, 64 Jones Rd Jurgenspark, Kempton Park, Johannesburg
The Chocolate Factory by Beyers
Dive into the World of Chocolate Magic with The Chocolate Factory by Beyers’ chocolate workshops.
Unleash your inner chocolatier by booking one of these immersive, hands-on chocolate courses today. Whether you’re an adult with a passion for gourmet treats or a young enthusiast eager to explore the art of chocolate, they have the perfect course for you.
They offer the following courses:
- Kids (7-12): Roll truffles and build your own masterpiece chocolate cluster. (1 hour, min 5, max 8).
- Teens (12-16): Learn to make and decorate slabs, bark, and master the art of truffle rolling. (90-120 min, min 6, max 12).
- Adults (16+): Dive deep into the world of chocolate (production, harvesting) and create & decorate your own pralines with delicious fillings. (120 min, min 6, max 12).
Cost: R480pp (adults); R380pp (teens); R250pp (kids). Book via email at [email protected] or tel at 011 057 7674
When: Open Wednesday from 8am to 5pm & Saturday from 9am to 1pm
Where: The Chocolate Factory by Beyers, Bedfordview, 72 North Reef Road, Johannesburg
Crust & Crumb Baking Classes
Crust & Crumb have been running monthly artisan bread baking classes since 2015 and offer attendees a wealth of practical skills and knowledge! Join their regular classes for a fun, hands-on educational experience.
They offer a sourdough bread course, artisan bread classics course, croissant workshop, Pateis de Nata making course, macaron making course, dessert course, gluten-free bread making course and a sweet enriched breads online video course.
Cost: R250pp for the online video course; from R950pp for in-person courses. Book online
When: Classes happen regularly. See the schedule here
Where: Crust & Crumb, 76a 4th Ave, 27 Boxes, Melville, Johannesburg
HomeGrowers workshops
HomeGrowers offers the widest range of everything edible for growing, from herbs to vegetables, fruit and more.
They also offer regular workshops from hands-on classes to interactive demonstrations in fudge making, bagel making, dumpling and feta cheese making, fruit cordial and leather strips making, gummies and wine gum workshop, jam making, kombucha tea making, mushroom growing, nougat making, sushi making and more.
Cost: From R250pp, book online or WhatsApp or call at 061 103 7121
When: Workshops happen regularly
Where: HomeGrowers Edenvale, 89 Linksfield Road, Edenvale, Johannesburg
Food Ink
Whether you’re craving an unforgettable food experience, looking to level up your kitchen game, or just trying to figure out what to cook that actually fuels your body, Food Ink is where to start.
They offer food courses including Housekeeper Cooking Courses (multiple classes per course), Single Cooking Lessons, an Easy Family Dinners Cooking Course, a Cupcake Decorating Class and a Cake Decorating Class.
Cost: Courses start from R950pp, book online
When: Happens semi-regularly
Where: Food Ink, 291 Mimosa Rd, Johannesburg, Randburg (or you can book in-home)
Urban Cookery cooking classes
Urban Cookery offers a personalised cooking experience you’ll never forget.
Join for an interactive evening of learning and exploring your taste buds. Tie your apron, get your hands dirty, and take away a full menu and recipe list to accompany your future dinner hosting.
Each class explores a variety of tastes and international recipes that are easy to replicate at home. Some cooking class themes include flavours from Brazil, Greece, Italy, Moroccan, Mediterranean, Mexico and more.
Cost: From R710pp, book online
When: Multiple times a month from 6pm to 9pm
Where: Unit 1, St James Commercial Park, Midrand
SetteBello Pasta Making Class
SetteBello is the place to be for everything authentically Italian, and they offer a Pasta Making Classes where participants make the pasta from dough to dish, learning the art of handmade pasta the Italian way.
Cost: Price unknown. Call 0100355207 or WhatsApp 065 856 3319 to secure your booking
When: See dates on social media (Facebook or Instagram) or on their website
Where: SetteBello at the Italian Club, 7 Marais Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Antoinette’s Cookery School
Antoinette’s Cookery classes are held in a casual, fully equipped purpose-built kitchen accommodating a maximum of 16 participants at a time for a relaxed, intimate cooking experience. Founder and owner, Antoinette Coetzer is a young and innovative chef who combines a thorough classical understanding of ingredients and techniques with modern trends.
The cooking school hosts various classes accommodating different skill levels and tastes. There are Specialty Classes, which cover various recipes including how to make sourdough bread, ciabatta, croissants, cinnibons, hot cross buns, and many more. There are also Cook and Craft sessions, which take place once a month on a Saturday morning and allow participants to make their own light lunch and sip delicious wine.
Other classes include Themed Culinary Classes, a Kitchen Skills course, a Learn to Cook for Young Adults course, a Domestic Helper Day to Day cooking course presented by Chef Joey Setshedi, and finally, the Weber Grilling Academy for various grilling recipes.
During these cooking adventures, participants learn to cook multiple delectable recipes under the careful supervision of the Chefs and their assistants. Once the dishes are plated, the participants get to feast on their culinary creations in the cooking school’s beautifully renovated dining area.
Cost: Various prices depending on the course. Book via WhatsApp at 073 682 4698 and see the schedule here
When: Multiple times a month
Where: Antoinette’s Cookery School, 230 Kruger Avenue, Lyttleton Manor, Centurion
Cooked By Fire: The Farm Experience
Cooked By Fire: The Farm Experience is an exclusive hands-on fire-cooking experience hosted in collaboration with three award-winning brands: Hush In My Kitchen, Sifo the Cooking Husband, and Naledi Farm.
Start the day with welcome refreshments followed by a guided farm tour and vegetable picking for the dishes that are being prepared. Guests learn techniques for cooking a variety of meats, homemade artisanal breads, and vibrant seasonal sides, all over open flames.
The experience continues in a long-table fire feast, where guests taste and enjoy Steenberg’s award-winning wines, with an introduction to each variety and its tasting notes, perfectly paired with the dishes prepared.
It is recommended that participants dress casually and comfortably, flat shoes are best suited.
Cost: From R1650pp, book via Quicket
When: Keep up with social media to find out
Where: Naledi Farm, 13 Bodley Rd, Laezonia AH, Centurion
Milk and Honey Cooking Studio Sourdough Class
Located in Olympus, Pretoria East, Milk and Honey Cooking Studio welcomes food lovers, creatives, and anyone who believes that life is best shared around a table to their space.
The studio’s sourdough workshop teaches foodies all about the sourdough starter and how to maintain it. Participants prepare the cultured dough in class. After mastering the dough, you will take it and bake your own sourdough bread at home to share with your family and friends.
The class also includes a live culture, step-by-step guide and recipes that will help participants to bake waffles, “wielietjie” broodjies, wraps, pizza dough and more. You’ll have light lunch including sourdough sandwiches and waffles for dessert. Guests may also bring alcoholic beverages to drink. Coffee, tea and juice are be provided.
Milk and Honey Cooking Studio is also available to hire for pop up events, event prep, food styling photoshoots and film shoots.
Cost: R750pp
When: Normally once a month from 9am to 12pm, bookings are only confirmed once at least eight participants have booked. Book via email at [email protected] or via dm at Milk and Honey Cooking Studio on Facebook
Where: Milk and Honey Cooking Studio, Plot 12 R, Olympus, Pretoria (just before Ambrosia street)
Prue Leith Culinary Institute cooking courses
South African-born culinary expert and Great British Bake-Off chef, Prue Leith, is giving out her tips of the trade to amateurs and foodies with a wide and varied selection of short cooking courses taught by talented professionals, ranging from one to five days.
Courses help participants master the art of making macarons, Valentine’s couples cooking, working with flavours of the world, cooking fish and vegetables, basic baking and sourdough making, bread and festive baking, mastering herbs and spices, creating creative cakes and mastering the art of the braai, pasta making and plant-based cooking, tart making and much more.
There are also full and parttime courses available for those who would like to take their skills further.
Cost: Prices vary depending on type and length of a course, book online
When: See all courses here
Where: Prue Leith Culinary Institute & Restaurant, 262 Rhino Ave, Hennopspark, Centurion
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