Experience the flavours of West Africa in our hands-on cooking courses. Learn authentic recipes, traditional techniques, and prepare everything from classic dishes to street food favourites.

Join a public course at a Volkshochschule near you or book a private class for individuals or groups.

Public Courses - Entdecken die Küche Westafrikas

I offer four public cooking courses in partnership with several Volkshochschule institutions.

Interested in joining? Browse the courses below and visit our partner's website to see upcoming course dates and book your place.

Please note that public courses are conducted in GERMAN

Die Küche Westafrikas - Jollof, Puff-Puff und Chin-Chin

Course fee: ca. €35.00 p.P

Discover the rich flavours of West African cuisine as you prepare a traditional festive menu together.
The menu begins with an aromatic fish soup served with Puff-Puff (light, fluffy fried dough balls). For the main course, you'll enjoy smoky Jollof Rice with spicy pepper sauce, marinated fried chicken, fried plantains, and braised leafy greens. The experience is completed with Chin Chin (crispy, lightly sweet fried pastry bites) for dessert, accompanied by traditional drinks such as Zobo, a refreshing hibiscus beverage.

Die Küche Westafrikas - Fufu mit Freunden

Course fee: ca. €35.00 p.P

Experience the heart of Ghanaian cuisine! Together, you'll prepare a traditional menu, from savoury Meat Pies and the refreshing tiger nut drink Kunu Aya to the centrepiece of the meal—classic Fufu served with spicy Light Soup.
Accompanied by Waakye, Ghana's popular rice and beans dish, spicy Shito sauce, and the sweet dessert Dambu da Nono, you'll explore the essential ingredients and fascinating food culture of West Africa

Streetfood Westafrika – von Lagos bis Dakar

Course fee: ca. €30.00 p.P

Bring the vibrant atmosphere of the street markets of Lagos and Dakar into your kitchen! Together, you'll prepare a colourful selection of savoury and sweet street food favourites, including spicy Suya skewers, filled Fataya pastries, golden Puff-Puff, and crispy Chin Chin.

In a relaxed and social setting, you'll discover the characteristic spices and simple cooking techniques that make West African street food so vibrant, flavourful, and irresistible.

Backkunst Westafrikas: Traditionelle Brote und Süßspeisen

Course fee: ca. €30.00 p.P

Step into the world of West African baking! Together, we'll prepare savoury favourites such as Meat Pies and crispy Chin Chin. Highlights include traditional breads like the soft and fluffy Agege Bread and the rustic Tapalapa.

The course is rounded off with delicious sweet treats, including Liberian Rice Bread, Peanut Cake, and delicate Coconut Confectionery. Along the way, you'll learn about the key ingredients and baking techniques that make these traditions so unique.

Partner Institutions

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Private Courses

Learn to cook your favourite West African dishes in fun, hands-on or demo-style classes led by a professional chef.

Choose from private or group sessions covering knife skills, meal prep, quick weekday meals, family-friendly cooking, date nights, kids’ classes, and seasonal menus—available in person or virtually, with ingredients and recipes included.

Schedule a consultation to book your private class or sign up to stay updated on upcoming dates for public courses.

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