Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

I have been a food local guide for 6 years and a well established food writter & blogger in Kenya, I will help you discover the local life & take you to safe places where you would not ordinary venture to as a tourist. We will source our local fresh produce and discover the wonders of the local market.

Afterwards we will create a local/traditional meal from my tribe rom scratch which we will enjoy over chitchat.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Only the cooking class location is wheelchair accessible.

Building has lifts and easily accessible

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

What To Expect

This activity involves 3 amazing Kenyan Experiences? 1. Local famers Market Tour 2. Matatu Experience (Public Transport experience) 3. Cooking class (Kenyan Cuisine) at my home. After meeting, we will take a visit/tour to the farmers market and do some grocery shopping.. (You can totally skip this if you are not feeling up to it) You will get to interact with the locals and see the fresh produce used to make our dish which are fresh from the farm. Have a perspective of local life, vibe and culture. During the experience we will make a complete Kenyan meal. A main dish and a side dish with veggies. The session lasts 3 to 3.5 hrs. After the experience guests can carry the foods prepared. Be prepared to have fun and get your hands dirty :). If you would like to watch that`s fine too. If, however, you would to turn up and enjoy the home cooked meal without the hustle of going to the market, you are also welcomed. NB/ Price includes grocery shopping. NB/ Vegetarian/Pescatrian/Gluten free options are available on notice upon booking. NB/ Cooking class location has Lifts & wheelchair accessible Full itinerary shared after booking Can't wait to host you on a local adventure:)

Sample Menu

main

Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes

A selection of Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes served with a local Kachumbari salad made with Fresh locally grown vegetables.

Options

Local Market Tour Cooking Clas

Non Vegetarian/Vegetarian/Pesc
Local market tour/shopping: Visit the fresh local farmers market and do some grocery shopping. Ride on Matatu. Cook & enjoy a Kenyan Traditional Meal.
Traditional Kenyan Cooking Cla: Cook and learn how to prepare a Kenyan local food/meal through a local guide.
Duration: 4 hours: Includes meetup Matatu Bus ride Local market tour/shopping Cooking the traditional Kenyan local meal Mingling
Included
Westlands : Meet up point.
MATATU/Private Vehicle: Public party bus or UBER

Reviews

4.95

150 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

148

Vibrant way to see Kenya
MichelleBernt B,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was wonderful and fun to experience cooking Kenya foods and the market. Nimoh met us then took us through the vibrant streets on a fun public bus experience of Nairobi to a food market to pick out vegetables for the meal. She explained each part of the market and helped us pick out the veggies and rice. She has a lovely home that is set up for cooking that engage my child the entire time. We loved getting to know the Kenyan culture this way and would recommend this experience to everyone to see another fun side of Kenya.
Highly recommend to experience authentic Nairobi
Gaby H,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nimoh was a wonderful host and provided an amazing opportunity to experience a more authentic side of life in Nairobi - we travelled on public buses with her to a market to buy the ingredients so we could cook a traditional Kenyan meal together at her apartment. A rare opportunity for a tourist made possible by such an inspiring and warm person and excellent cook! We loved our time together with Nimoh and experiencing the local community, which she clearly cares deeply about, as well as preparing, cooking and eating a delicious meal together. Would highly recommend.
Really lovely experience....
6drwmnxrjj,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Really lovely experience. We took the Matatu which I think is an encapsulation of Kenyan’s creative and fun-loving culture, the market was so cool to see and had beautiful fruits and vegetables. Nimoh is a talented chef and wonderful to be around she’s such a joy. Discussed much about Kenyan culture and the food was the best meal I’ve had on my trip. Great for family, couples, and solo travellers
Nairobi must do!
Naomi P,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such a great tour. Nimoh was a fantastic guide, her home is beautiful and the meals we made were delicious. Definitely a must do while in Nairobi.
Do this tour!!!
Rebecca R,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a fun experience! Really loved experiencing the public transport and the market, which can be way too complicated to figure out on your own, especially as a tourist. The food we made was SO fresh and SO delicious. I didn’t know the local food could taste that good. Overall a really unique experience, and one that I definitely preferred over some of the more typical tourist experiences (elephant orphanage, giraffe center, tea farms, etc.). Nimoh was a great guide and chef!

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