Private Cooking

Service Description

One to One or Group of Four Discover the flavours, traditions, and techniques of Gambian cooking through an interactive and hands-on cooking experience with Fatou Jeng Secka. Available as one-to-one or group sessions, classes can be held in your own kitchen or online via Zoom. Each session focuses on one traditional dish of your choice, allowing you to learn authentic cooking techniques while exploring the stories, ingredients, and cultural heritage behind the food. Who Is It For? * Individuals * Couples * Food enthusiasts * Community groups * Team-building activities * Special occasions * Anyone interested in learning authentic Gambian cooking Choose Your Dish Please select one dish when booking your session. * Chicken Benachin, Mutton Benachin or Vegetable Benachin (Traditional One-Pot Rice) * Steamed Fish served with Boiled Potatoes * Chicken Yassa served with Plain Boiled Rice * Mutton Stew served with Plain Boiled Rice * Vegetable Soup served with Macaroni and Potatoes * Minced Beef served with Mashed Potatoes What’s Included * Step-by-step cooking instruction * Pantry talks and ingredient guidance * Kitchen hygiene and food safety advice * Traditional cooking techniques and tips * Information on sourcing ingredients and suitable substitutions * Cultural and heritage discussions * Interactive Q&A throughout the session What to Expect Before your session, you will receive: * An ingredient list for your chosen dish * A list of any kitchen equipment required * Preparation instructions, where necessary Online participants will also receive Zoom joining details before the session. Location * In your own kitchen * Online via Zoom After Your Session You’ll receive a ChinKumba digital recipe card for your chosen dish, allowing you to recreate it at home with confidence. More than a cooking class, these sessions offer an opportunity to connect with Gambian culture, traditions, and hospitality through food. In a relaxed and interactive environment, you’ll cook, ask questions, share stories, and gain a deeper understanding of the ingredients and techniques that shape Gambian cuisine. Presented by Fatou JSecka