A Culinary Adventure
A recreational cooking school, set in the Karoo town of Prince Albert, South Africa.
Cooking in the Karoo
African Relish is a Recreational cooking school in the Karoo town of Prince Albert in the Western Cape, South Africa. Select a themed half or full day cooking class. Experience South African produce, cuisine, stylish accommodation and enjoy African Relish either as a stand-alone destination or part of an extended foodie tour. See you on the verandah for a meal at our Chef’s Café or take home something delicious from our Deli.
Cooking Courses
African Relish runs two basic course types throughout the year. Our Anytime cooking courses, like Karoo Classics or Vegetarian, are half or full day and easy to book on short notice . Our Scheduled weekend courses with invited chefs such as Neil Jewell, Nina Timm and Stef Marais, include longer culinary and special interest retreats like our popular Cycle tour or Yoga retreat.
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Cookbook
Our popular cookbook is the ultimate take-home treat for visitors to the African Relish Cooking School. For just R275, it is a wonderful memento with food stories and memories from Prince Albert.
The book is filled with the very best tried and tested Karoo recipes from a decade in the African Relish kitchen. Click on the link to order your copy or send it as a gift.
Blog
2023 brings great news for African Relish.
Glad Tidings We are proud to announce a new chapter in our 14-year history. After a two month, high season transition, the venue will be taken over by the Luttig sisters – Madri and Orscilla – effective March 1st 2023. The siblings are the 7th generation of the well-established Prince Albert Luttig family. Madri, a ...
Sunny Karoo holidays
Summer holidays Mid summer and the year end holidays are here. We are happy to have had an increase in visitors this year and over the last few weeks a number of international tourists have enjoyed their African Relish experience with a meal at The Chef’s Café, a Foodie Tour and cooking class or stay ...
An autumnal note – update of forthcoming events, cooking classes & news
The Cooking School Chef Hendry continues to host an array of cooking classes. Visiting chefs include Mynhardt Joubert, Recipes for Love and Murder 20 – 23 May Nina Timm, A Feast of Winter Comforts 5 – 7 August Gordon Wright – a weekend of Karoo Food July 8 – 10 Loubie Rusch: The Edible Landscape 14 ...
Accommodation
Akkedis
Akkedis Direct rate of R2500 for the unit per night Sleeps 4 guests. Bedroom 1, Queen size bed with en suite bathroom – air conditioned. Bedroom 2, King size bed or 2 singles with en suite bathroom – air conditioned. Wifi. Fans. Lounge. Panel heaters for winter warming. Dining room with fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen. ...
Doringbos
Doringbos Direct rate of R700 per person per night sharing, R950 single. Sleeps 2 guests. Air conditioned bedroom with King size bed or 2 singles with en suite bathroom. Fans. Wifi. Large family room with fireplace. Panel heaters for winter warming. Fully equipped kitchen. Coffee, tea, fresh milk and home-baked rusks provided. Covered stoep with ...
Deurdrift 1
Deurdrift 1 Direct rate of R700 per person per night sharing, R950 single Bedroom 1, King size bed or 2 singles with en suite bathroom – air conditioned. Bedroom 2, library room with single bed/couch with fan. Bath and separate shower. Wifi. Lounge. Fully equipped kitchen with Queen Ann wood burning black stove. Panel heaters for ...
Deurdrift 2
Deurdrift 2 Direct rate of R700 per person per night sharing, R950 single. Sleeps 2 guests. Bedroom 1, King size bed or 2 singles with en suite bathroom – air conditioned. Bath and separate shower. Lounge. Wifi. Fully equipped kitchen with wood burning black stove. Coffee, tea, fresh milk and home-baked rusks provided. Guest toilet. Covered stoep ...