African Food Tour – RY Marketplace

Marketplace

DESCRIPTION
This is an off-the-beaten-path food tour showcasing hidden African food gems— a window that allows you to explore our diverse Mother City from a unique perspective. This tour is hosted by immigrants (European and African) in South Africa and is all about celebrating diversity in Cape Town.

In roughly 2 to 3 hours, we showcase how food has the power to hold communities together as we guide you through Cape Town’s unexplored and mysterious pan-African kitchens and restaurants. Let us take you on an adventurous culinary journey all the way from South Africa up to Mali, sho’t left to Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, share insights about the incredibly diverse and complex traditions of Somali food culture and the fragrant spices used in African countries that border the Red Sea.

The tour includes about 5 stops in which we get to taste the best authentic African dishes and homemade beverages Cape Town has to offer. We visit and celebrate African entrepreneurs and their achievements who have managed to create unique spaces of unity despite harsh conditions in a rapidly gentrifying and sometimes uninviting and even xenophobic environment.

Share fresh Injera, steaming soft pap, floral cafe touba, and much more, while listening to real-life stories of true community heroes and a live performance by Xhosa musician Khofhi The King.

This experience is hosted by Dennis and/or Khoffi and you will be tasting authentic African cuisine. Please come with an open mind and be prepared for eating with your hands in a social setting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Food – Lunch – We’ll eat authentic and freshly prepared African food. All dishes are a variety of East, West, and South African dishes and vary depending on availability and season. Drinks – Soft Drinks – There’ll be a cold non-alcoholic beverage included as well as a hot beverage. Local Guide WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Transportation Extra Drinks – Please bring cash for extra drinks, some places take card but most take cash only THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOWThe food is plenty, so please come hungryPlease note that in the cultures you will be experiencing, all food is eaten with your hands, in order to get a true and authentic experience of the food no cutlery is provided. Please wear a mask and bring hand sanitizer as you will be eating with your hands

Make sure you wear comfy walking shoes

Please note that you won’t be able to chat to every restaurant owner/entrepreneur as you will be visiting working kitchens or they don’t feel confident to converse in English. Often your guide will tell you their story and you will get to enjoy their delicious food. HOST INTRO
This tour has been created by Food Writer Dennis Molewa and musician Khofhi TheKing. Dennis has published articles on all the real life stories about all the Pan-African entrepreneurs you will visit for a tasting.While sharing and tasting traditional African food and beverages at 4-5 different stops, you will hear real life stories of African immigrants and refugees in South Africa from your hosts Dennis and Khofhi.

MINIMUM TO OPERATE
4 people

MAXIMUM CAPACITY
8 people

DEADLINE TO BOOK
8 days prior to the start of the experience

What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.

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