The 4 Cooking Classes in Mauritius That Earn Their Price

1.Private Cooking Class in Mauritius with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $136Our pick

Meet Yashna and her family in Mare D Albert, about 10 minutes from Mauritius airport. Tour the backyard garden, then prepare two or three traditional dishes from family recipes before eating together at home. This private, three-hour visit suits curious food lovers, with vegetarian and halal options available by request.

“Perfect private athmosphere. Cooking was individuell and informativ. We enjoyed the time like with family.”

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2.Private Cooking Class of Local Cuisine in Bel Air

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $69Best value

Spend about four hours with Nafizah Bholah in Bel Air, cooking and eating a three-course Mauritian meal. You will use fresh seasonal produce, spices, chicken, seafood, and vegetables in a small private group. Utensils are supplied, but transport is not.

“We had a fantastic fun time learning about local Mauritius food and cooking. Nafizah was very knowledgable and helpful and guided us throughout the whole process. We all participated in the cooking and we enjoyed the delicious food we coRead more”

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3.Mauritian Culinary Experience – Full Day with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $142

Spend about six hours learning Mauritian cooking with a local chef. Shop for ingredients at the market, prepare lunch at Domaine des Aubineaux, then tour the 1872 colonial house and sample rum. Private hotel or port pickup is available, with vegetarian curry and dietary requests supported.

“A house with incredible charm, a quality Mauritian welcome. It almost feels like home. Simple but clear visit that allows to situate the estate in time through the 9 generations of the family. Very generous tasting.Auto-translated”

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4.Private Cooking Class Experience with Farmers Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $270

Join Jaya and Avi for a private four-and-a-half-hour Mauritian food experience. Start at Flacq Market, choose fresh ingredients, then return to their villa near Bras d’Eau for hands-on cooking, local drinks, Sega music, and a shared meal from two menu choices.

“The private cooking lesson was amazing! Jaya and Avi were very nice to us and accommodating, as well as showing us what its like to experience the islands cuisine as a local. They took us to the markets to buy groceries and souvenirs, and Read more”

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