Kenyan Cooking Class: Dive into Tradition with a Local Market Tour

Immerse yourself in Kenyan culture with a cooking class led by a local guide. Explore the vibrant local market, source fresh ingredients, and learn to prepare a traditional meal from scratch.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mountain View Mall - This activity offers three incredible Kenyan experiences:
  1. Local Farmers Market Tour
  2. Matatu Experience (Public Transport)
  3. Cooking Class (Kenyan Cuisine) at the host’s home.
    After meeting, participants will have the opportunity to visit the farmers market for some grocery shopping. (This part is optional if you’re not…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes - A selection of Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes made with
    fresh locally grown vegetables.

We will be preparing three Kenyan style Traditional meals.

Additional Information

I have been a local food guide for six years and am a well-established food writer and blogger in Kenya. I will help you explore the local lifestyle and take you to safe places that you might not typically visit as a tourist. We will source fresh local produce and uncover the wonders of the local market.
Afterwards, we will prepare a traditional meal…

Location
Java House Westlands Square
Woodvale Close
Kindly ask the Uber driver to drop you at "The Westlands Square Mall" along Waiyaki Way opposite The Mall". The location pin is accurate. I will be waiting for you at the front main entrance/car park so that we can begin the experience. 15 minutes wait time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Emma
Apr 8, 2026
This experience was a blast and a fun time cooking - This was the best expirence I ever had in Kenya .They were very kind, nice and forgiving
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622tobis
Mar 24, 2026
Best local experience - Wonderful tour that really shows the perfect insight into the life of the locals. Bus ride & market were the personal highlight! A very special experience. Cooking together was really fun and you also learn a lot about the local cuisine and preparation. In general, a lot of information is shared and explained throughout the tour. Really great. What you have to say, we felt 100% safe at all times. Highly recommended
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Iman_k
Mar 13, 2026
I had such a wonderful... - I had such a wonderful experience! Nimoh has such a warm and inviting personality. She’s incredibly knowledgeable with Kenyan food and history/culture. This tour gives you a true taste of local life with the local bus ride and local market. I learned how to cook Kenyan dishes and I am so excited to cook again by myself.
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Alicia_s
Mar 11, 2026
This was the best cooking... - This was the best cooking experience I’ve ever had. Nimoh’s attention to detail far exceeds any tour I’ve taken. From the details of the bus service to the produce market engagement with vendors and explanation of choosing quality vegetables was exceptional. Of course, her cooking skills are to be envied. What a delicious meal! This tour is not to be missed and highly recommended. Enjoy!
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Rebecca_h
Mar 9, 2026
A great start to our Kenya experience ! - We had an absolutely amazing experience with Nimoh on this excursion and it was a great way to start our holiday in Kenya . There were options for the meal we would be cooking that catered for all diets . The market was such a cool experience and we felt very safe and welcomed . Nimoh was a fantastic chef and shared so much knowledge of not just the food we prepared but also Kenyan culture .The trip ended up lasting longer than the allocated slot but we didn’t mind this at all as was having so much fun
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Lucas_c
Mar 4, 2026
Fantastic food and cultural experience - What an amazing experience! I was a little worried when I was standing outside the meeting place and hoping I was in the right spot, but when the host showed up, she made sure I had an amazing experience! She made sure to ask what I wanted out of the experience and catered the meal to my wants/needs. At the market she did a wonderful job explaining what we were getting as well as the cultural significance of the items. The actual cooking experience was fun and she made sure I was involved and also learning about the food and culture. And the food was fantastic! I had some general questions and the host, who knows Nairobi well, went above and beyond in answering my questions and helping me. I would 100% recommend this experience and would even do it again myself!
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Konstantin_f
Feb 23, 2026
Great experience - Great experience, the market and the ride are of course quite unusual for tourists especially after it had rained the night before but our host was all the more cordial for that. Good food and lots of insights into everyday life in Kenya!
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Heidi_m
Feb 22, 2026
Nimoh is a Gem! - Nimoh is a gem. In addition to shopping and cooking, Nimoh also provided incredible education on Kenyan way of life. Just an absolutely fantastic experience.
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Tokilia_h
Feb 20, 2026
She took us to a market... - She took us to a market where we purchased the food to eat. She let you pick what you want to cook. Then you take a bus back to her apartment. Her kitchen was very clean. She did teach us how to prepare the food, and was very hands on. Afterwards we ate at the table. She was very welcoming
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Lina_r
Mar 10, 2026
Local food tour experience - The local food tour with Nimoh was very nice. We loved that the experience started taking the matatus so that we could get a taste of daily life as a Nairobian. The visit to the market was wonderful, with lots of fruits, herbs, and vegetables, walking through narrow paths and finding the products for the menu. Once at Nimoh's house, we felt at home, very comfortable, and we cooked a delicious, exquisite meal. We learnt about Kenyan food from a particular ethnicity and not only as food as substance but also as identity, memory, and resistance.
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From $55
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).