Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center

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Accra, Ghana

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6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture and support the local community when you take part in this hands-on cooking class. Join a small group and start your tour with a walk around the local market, collecting ingredients for your meal. Then, learn how to make several traditional recipes from scratch while tasting local spirits. End your experience with the delicious foods you’ve made and good conversation.

Learn to make Ghanaian dishes from scratch
Support the local community when you book this class
Dietary requests can be accommodated upon request
A small group means more attention from your host

Sample Menu

Main

Fufu and Palm Nut soup

Fufu (mashed cassava and plantains) palm nut soup is palm (from a tree) tomato, peppers, onion and then any meat or veggie you would like to add.

Main

Fufu and Ground nut soup

Fufu (mashed cassava and plantain) ground nut soup is tomato, ground nut, pepper, onion and any meat or veggies you would like to add

Main

Fufu and Light soup

Fufu (mashed cassava and plantain) with light soup (tomatoes, pepper, onions and different veggies or meat depending on what you decide.

Main

Banku with Pepper and fish

help crush up onion, peppers and tomatoes to dip the local fish in and eat with banku (mashed cassava and corn)

Main

Banku with Okra stew

Banku (mashed cassava and corn) with okra stew (okra, tomatoes, onions, egg, peppers and various fish)

Main

Waakye

Beans with rice, spaghetti, salad, gyri (from cassava) egg, avocado, fish or meat

Main

Rice balls with palm nut or ground nut soup

Rice balls and either palm nut or ground nut soup

Main

Jiji with ground nut, palm nut or light soup

Jiji (from cassava) and eaten with ground nut, palm nut or light soup.

What's Included

Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages

Local spirits

Soda/Pop

Beer/soda

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Presbyterian Church of Ghana, La Bethel
La Rd, Accra, Ghana
Once you book online Pat will contact you via Whatsapp. She will discuss with you what you would like to cook and what time you would like to meet up. On the day of the class you will come to Apaapa within the community of Labadi of Accra and meet Linda and DD

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

09/17/2020 - 05/05/2027
Monday - Saturday : 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Prescella_M

One of the best tours I experienced in Ghana! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Auntie Irene as she showed us how to make banku, fried fish, stew, chicken and jollof rice. My fav was the jollof rice. So good! I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it as good as Auntie but I’m glad I at least saw the process. The experience really makes you appreciate the local dishes even more.

Reviews

4.5

based on 27 reviews

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Great time.

wendy_k, Jan 2026

This was a great experience. Irene and her family were wonderful. It was a great way to see how a family in Ghana lives and get a better idea of how the extended family works.

Worth it!

Carlos_P, Apr 2025

This was a great experience! We had an opportunity to really engage with locals in a local environment. The food we helped prepare was very good and the host was delightful. Definitely recommend!

The Jollof Rice Was the Best I’ve Ever Had!

Prescella_M, Mar 2025

Be careful booking online

Nandy_C, Dec 2024

The person did not show, and when another person called on my behalf the person hung up on them. Sorely disappointed

Authentic cooking experience

K_R, Jul 2024

This was an amazing experience. Ms Pat and her family were very warm and welcoming. The food was amazing and we had good conversation and laughter the whole time. My wife and I left with a fulls stomach and hearts filled with joy. I highly recommend this tour.

The best time!

MariaLouisa_A, Jun 2024

Had the best experience with Gifty, she made sure I understood everything and made everything I wanted. Such a good morning. Thank you

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you so much for your booking and coming to enjoy the class! We had a blast!

Cooking in Ghana, a personal experience

Al_T, Feb 2024

Everyone one involved was so helpful and very friendly. I think they went above and beyond to show us how to prepare a new dish.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

We are so happy that you had fun! Come back anytime!

Wholesome

MichelleNyarko_N, Jan 2024

The cooking class was a wholesome experience. I apperiate my guide Ms. Gifty and her supportive family.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thanks for enjoying your time with us! We enjoyed you!

Not what I had expected

Johanna_S, Aug 2022

The experience is not what I had expected. I expected to be more hands on involved and that wasn’t the case. The prepping of the ingredients were already done. I chose the the okra stew with banku. When it came to cooking banku, I did get to help a bit, but when it came to cooking the stew, the lady pretty much did everything- even the seasoning. Now it was time to eat, and I ate by myself while they were sitting there watching. It really wasn’t a comfortable or pleasant experience. I’m all for supporting people to help them earn money, but I too have to work for my money and I like it to be well spent. I do not recommend this experience..sorry.

Memorable Experience

Carina_L, Jan 2022

Although it was not a full day class, it was still a great experience! The food was delicious. The class lasted about 2 hours, which was perfect for us. Also, very grateful that Linda was able to connect me with a local seamstress. Very nice lady!

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you so much for coming! We appreciate your booking and being able to connect with you during the cooking! We hope to see you again soon :)

Great experience

JUANITA_D, Jul 2021

This tour brought us into a neighborhood not too far from airport area. The ladies assisting in cooking with us were kind and funny. We got to make Fufu and had it with a soup. The guide was very flexible and easy to communicate with.