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.
Anytime CoursesCourse CalendarAccommodation
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
Action! It’s autumn, behind masks.
Is there a change of season in the Karoo? Temperatures do begin to drop from April, the later sunrise and earlier sunset become more exquisite to watch, and local tourists make their way into the cooler landscape for cycling and exploring. African Relish enjoys the autumn with it’s holiday season and the activities we share ...
If music be the food of love play on…
It’s February – the month of love. There is a lot that we love about our business, and seeing as it is the shortest month of the year we thought we would reflect on its message. More than anything we love the fact that ‘We Are Open’! We love our town and its people, the ...
All the updated holiday opening hours.
CHEF’s CAFÉ On the verandah. Updated 24th December, Christmas eve open till 21:00. Closed: 25th December Xmas Day. Open Saturday 26th December Boxing Day from 12:00 to 21:00. Closed: Sunday 27th December. Open: 28th – 31st December, New Years Eve from 09:00 – 21:00 Open: 1st January from 16:00 to 21:00 for Pizza only. Open: ...
Accommodation
Akkedis
Akkedis Direct rate R2035 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. Coffee, ...
Doringbos
Doringbos Special Spring rate R660 per person per night sharing, R935 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 R660 per person per night sharing, R935 single Sleeps 3 guests. Third person stays free of charge. 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 ...
Deurdrift 2
Deurdrift 2 Special Spring rate R660 per person per night sharing, R935 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 ...
