Senegalese Culinary Experience: Authentic Flavors

Discover Senegalese culture through a hands-on Jollof cooking class. Engage with locals, savor exotic flavors, and create unforgettable culinary memories.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dakar - Embark on a delightful culinary journey and learn to cook like a local. Our skilled chefs will guide you in preparing Senegal’s staple dish, Jollof Rice with Fish, and for those who prefer, Vegan Jollof Rice. The Jollof Rice will be crafted with fish and a variety of vegetables, including carrots, eggplant, okra, spinach, and cabbage. For…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This culinary adventure is truly unique! It offers a non-touristy opportunity to immerse yourself in Senegalese culture, engaging in genuine interactions with locals while crafting a delectable dish and drinks with exotic flavors.
For solo travelers booking this cooking experience, a minimum of three guests is required to form a group. If other guests…

Location
Dakar
For directions we use multiple locations,once you book we will send you the exact location of the cooking class 1-3 days before the date of the cooking class. The location on the map is not the exact location.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sofiarn1736fs
Apr 24, 2026
Senegalese traditional food with plantbased twist - Amazing Senegalese cooking workshop with warm, welcoming hosting. The cook spoke good English, making everything easy to follow and engaging. The plant-based twist was delicious. A truly memorable, hands-on experience with incredible food. Highly recommended!
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Karinaw1081rl
Apr 22, 2026
Hope to visit soon again! - This experience was nothing short of amazing. If you visit here, this class is a must. The cook and the translators were amazing. Easy to find location.
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Jordan_w
Apr 21, 2026
Perfect experience for foodies! - This was an excellent detailed experience! This was my first time in Dakar and I have never made nor tasted Jollof rice. This was the perfect intro into Senegalese culture. The instructions were easy to follow and our teachers were excellent. They even surprised my partner for his birthday with balloons and a small cake as well as treats for the class. Wonderful wonderful experience and I would book again!
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Nile_h
Apr 15, 2026
Still eating! - This was easily one of the highlights of my trip. The organizer was so kind and responsive over WhatsApp—every question I had was answered quickly and thoughtfully (as a solo traveler I had many). The women leading the class (translator and cook) were truly the sweetest. So warm, so patient, and made the entire experience feel really special. I’m still eating the jollof I made (the portion is extra American size), and I’m honestly so proud of it. More than anything, this gave me a whole new respect for the time and care that goes into the dish. Seeing it on menus now hits completely differently. Highly recommend.
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Achta_k
Apr 14, 2026
Amazing Class! - My boyfriend and I truly enjoyed this cooking class! From start to finish the instructors were so nice and helpful. It was wonderful to learn about Senegalese culture and food. My rice turned out amazing and I was left with plenty of leftovers. I highly reccomend this experience for a fun cooking day in Dakar
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502susannaz
Apr 3, 2026
A Delicious & Memorable Experience - This was such a great experience! The cooks really took their time to explain everything, and you even prepare your own pot, which makes it very personal. The portion is huge—I could honestly eat from it for three days! The taste was incredible. I can absolutely recommend this class—it was one of my highlights in Dakar.
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796haileyr
Mar 30, 2026
Don’t miss! - An absolute must if you are going to Senegal. A great cultural experience and the staff is amazing!
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Nico
Mar 27, 2026
Wow great experience 😁 - 5 out of 5 experience, I'm so happy I took this class. Step by step they teach you how to make authentic senegal food and it was delicious. Great experience and a must do when visiting senegal.
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Travel622687
Mar 27, 2026
Amazing - We had such an amazing experience with Dakar Jollof! Our lovely hosts were incredibly jovial and brought such great energy throughout the entire session. I learned how to cook thieboudienne, and it turned out sooo good. 10/10 I would absolutely recommend!
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Nitra1114
Apr 22, 2026
Good Vibes and Delicious Jollof rice - My mom and I took this cooking class and really enjoyed it. We don’t speak French, nor Wolof so the coordinator arranged for an onsite translator/assistant. We went step by step from washing the veggies, seasoning the protein of choice and properly cooking everything. Our jollof rice came out very tasty and even had leftovers. I will say, jollof making is a process and so the class was about 4 hours long but the results are worth it. 10/10 recommend
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From $99
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).