Ghanaian Cooking Lessons in Accra: Hands-On Class with Takeout

Cook two complete Ghanaian meals and leave with them packaged to go.

A hands-on cooking class in Accra where you choose two indigenous Ghanaian meals, prepare them from scratch with all ingredients and utensils provided, and take home packaged leftovers. The instructor shares the history and cultural context of each dish, teaches substitute ingredients you can use at home, and answers questions about Ghanaian culture throughout the session.

The experience

You pick two complete meals from a menu that includes Jollof rice, fufu with light soup, waakye, banku with okro sauce, red-red beans with fried plantain, and others. The class runs about four and a half hours, and you handle the cooking yourself from start to finish, no demonstration-only format. All the ingredients and cooking utensils are provided, so you arrive ready to work. The instructor shares the history behind each dish and explains which local ingredients can be swapped for what you'll find where you live, so you can replicate the meals at home.

You eat what you cook during the class, then take home two packaged portions. The session includes entertainment (music and games), and you're free to ask anything about Ghanaian culture. If you have allergies, let the outfit know and they'll adjust the ingredients. You can also photograph and video the experience to share.

The class runs on a schedule you choose, and the outfit speaks English throughout. If you want to practice further in their kitchen later, you can book additional time at a reasonable fee. Alternatively, you can skip the cooking lesson and order prepared meals at the same price, or add a market tour to your cooking session depending on which option you select at checkout.

What’s included

• All cooking utensils needed for meal preparation.
• all ingredients factored into the cost.
• two complete meals you prepare and eat during the class.
• two packaged portions to take home.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

5 options

Ghanaian Cooking Lessons, Authentic StyleGuide in English · No fixed timeGhanaian Cooking Lessons Only: Cooking lessons featuring two complete meals, each served with either a side dish or dessert. You will take home a package of each prepared meal.

Only Expedited Cooking LessonsGuide in English · No fixed timeCooking Lessons: Ingredients for this service are already prepped in advance. Expedited service: Cooking lessons featuring two complete meals, each with either a side dish or dessert. You will receive a package of each prepared meal. Duration: 3 hours. All meals on the menu.

Services for Takeout OnlyGuide in English · No fixed timeAll Ghanaian meals: Enjoy your authentic Ghanaian meals in the comfort of your own home. Two complete meals, each with either a side dish or dessert. Duration: 3 days, which gives ample time to buy ingredients, cook, and package your meals. Ghanaian meals are freshly made: You will receive two packages of each prepared meal plus one package of the side dish or dessert of your choice. Client pickup or delivery: Delivery arrangements carry an extra fee. Allergies or meal restrictions: Please let us know in advance if you are allergic to any food or meals. Thank you.

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Only Cooking with Market TourGuide in English · No fixed timeA visit to a local market: This takes place before the cooking experience begins, to buy ingredients for the meals. Ghanaian Cooking Lessons. Duration: 6 hours, including a tour of the local market to buy ingredients, cooking lessons, and an extra package of each prepared meal. Purchase of ingredients: Cost of the market is included. Client will arrive at the cooking venue before the market experience.

Catering Services OnlyGuide in English · No fixed timeHome-made meals: Minimum of 4 guests at 30 USD per meal, and a maximum of 300 guests. Guests may select their preferred meals from the menu. Variety of Ghanaian meals: One complete meal with a side dish or dessert of choice. Duration: 3 days. Let us know if you require expedited service. All Ghanaian meals: All meals can be packaged and distributed separately as deliveries or take-outs, or served as a buffet at the venue. Meal delivery: This comes at an additional fee. Order cancellation: This service requires days of advance purchases, so clients can cancel orders no later than 72 hours before the set date.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (26 to 70 years) · Senior (71 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 25 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Infant (under 10)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

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Operated by Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons

Is this one for you?Choose the hands-on cooking lesson if you want to learn the techniques and history behind the meals so you can cook them yourself at home. Pick the catering or takeout option if you'd rather have prepared meals without the class instruction.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 25 years); Child (10 to 12 years); Infant (under 10).

What meals can I choose to cook in the class?

The menu includes Ghanaian Jollof rice with spicy sauce, goat light soup, fufu with chicken or fish soup, waakye with spicy gravy, banku with okro sauce, red-red beans with fried plantain, boiled yam with cocoyam leaves sauce, kokonte with groundnut soup, and sobolo drink made from hibiscus leaves. You select two complete meals plus either a side dish or dessert.

Do I need to bring my own cooking utensils or ingredients?

No. All cooking utensils and ingredients are provided by the outfit and included in the cost, so you arrive with nothing but yourself and leave with your cooked meals packaged to take away.

Can I learn to cook these meals if I have food allergies?

Yes. Let the outfit know your allergies when you book, and they will adjust the ingredients for your meals during the class.

What happens if I want to practice cooking again after the class?

You can book additional time to use the kitchen for further practice at a reasonable fee, arranged directly with the outfit.

Is transportation to the class included?

No, but public transportation options are available nearby the location in Accra.