Cook With a Ugandan Family

Cook With a Ugandan Family

Let’s turn ingredients into lunch. Learn about Ugandan ingredients, cook alongside your hosts, then sit down together and eat what you’ve made.

4–5 hoursKampala2–6 guests

Overview

Let’s turn ingredients into lunch.

Visit a local market where appropriate, learn about Ugandan ingredients and join your hosts in preparing a traditional meal.

Then comes the best part: sitting together and eating it.

This experience is as much about conversation and connection as it is about cooking.

Duration4–5 hours
LocationKampala
Start time10:00 am
Group size2–6 guests

What You’ll Experience

  • Shop for fresh ingredients at a local market
  • Learn to prepare a few traditional dishes from scratch
  • Cook with your hosts, not for them: hands-on and relaxed
  • Hear family stories and food traditions at the table
  • Take home recipes you can really make back at home

Who You’ll Meet

Your hosts are a Ugandan family who welcome small groups into their home. They are warm, curious about you and proud of their cooking. I am there throughout to translate, explain and join in.

The people behind the place
The people behind the place
Hosts who welcome you
Hosts who welcome you
Friends you’ll make along the way
Friends you’ll make along the way

Food & Meals

You will cook and then eat a full meal together. Typical dishes include a staple such as matooke or posho, a groundnut or bean sauce, greens and a meat or vegetable stew, depending on the season.

Fresh from the market
Fresh from the market
Made while you watch
Made while you watch
Shared around the table
Shared around the table
What’s Included
  • Market shopping with Taj
  • All ingredients
  • Cooking session with the family
  • The full meal you cook
  • Drinks with the meal
  • Printed recipes by email
What’s Not Included
  • Transport to and from the market (arranged on request)
  • Tips for hosts (appreciated)
  • Alcohol

What to Bring

Closed shoes
Closed shoes
An apron if you like (spare ones provided)
An apron if you like (spare ones provided)
Appetite and curiosity
Appetite and curiosity
A small gift for the family is welcome but never expected
A small gift for the family is welcome but never expected
Taj’s Tip

Do not worry if you are not a cook. Nobody is judged here, and the best part is usually the laughing.

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Good To Know

Frequently asked questions

Do I need cooking experience?

None at all. Our hosts guide you through every step.

Can children join?

Yes, families are welcome. Children often enjoy it most.

What if I am vegetarian or vegan?

Tell me when booking and the menu will be built around you. Ugandan cuisine has plenty of excellent plant-based dishes.

Where does it take place?

In a family home in or near Kampala. I share the exact location after booking.

Plan Your Experience

Ready to experience this with me?

You don’t necessarily need a perfectly planned itinerary. Tell me when you’re coming, what you’re curious about and how you like to travel. I’ll help you find an experience that feels right for you. Let’s explore Uganda together.

Not sure where to start?

A short message is all I need.

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