Mauritian Cooking Class & Dinner with Jaya in Mauritius

Cook Mauritian food the way Jaya's grandmother taught her

A four-hour cooking class in Mauritius where you learn to prepare authentic local dishes from Jaya, a chef trained in her family's culinary heritage, then sit down to a three-course dinner you've cooked yourself, paired with unlimited local rum punch and Mauritian cocktails. The evening opens with a welcome drink and moves through the kitchen and into shared stories about Mauritian customs and food rituals.

The experience

You arrive to a warm welcome and a glass of signature local rum punch. Jaya and Avi walk you through the secrets of locally sourced produce, authentic ingredients, and the aromatic spices that define Mauritian cooking. The class itself is hands-on: you'll prepare dishes across the menu. Fried fish with spiced chilli and white baguette, or black lentil soup paired with salmi venison or lamb, followed by sweets like jalebi or flan. Jaya carries the culinary wisdom of her mother and grandmother into every step, so you're not just following a recipe. You're learning how these dishes fit into the rhythm of Mauritian life.

After the cooking, you move to the table. The three-course dinner is made from what you've prepared, and it arrives with unlimited local rum punch and Mauritian cocktails for guests eighteen and older. This is where the evening shifts from instruction to conversation. Jaya and Avi share stories about the customs and rituals woven through Mauritian cuisine: the significance of certain dishes, the way food marks occasions, the details that shape daily life in Mauritius. Each bite becomes a way into understanding the place.

What’s included

• Bottled water and soda.
• a three-course local dinner you've cooked.
• unlimited local rum punch and Mauritian cocktails for guests over eighteen.
• snacks throughout the evening.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Heritage Spice House Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon or evening in Mauritius and want to spend it learning to cook rather than watching a demonstration. The class is built for small groups or private bookings, so you'll cook alongside Jaya and Avi in an intimate setting, not in a large kitchen with dozens of other tourists.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What dishes do I actually cook during the class?

The menu changes, but you'll prepare two or three dishes depending on which option you choose. Menu 1 includes fried fish with spiced chilli served with white baguette, local fresh fish curry with white rice, tomato salsa and garden salad, and jalebi sweets. Menu 2 features black lentil soup, salmi venison or lamb served with tomato and local cucumber salad and fresh homemade faratas, and flan with dark moscavado sugar.

How long does the whole experience take?

The experience runs four hours from start to finish, beginning with the welcome drink and moving through the cooking class, then into the three-course dinner and conversation.

Is the space accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the experience is designed to welcome guests with varying mobility needs. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to arrange myself?

The class includes the three-course dinner, unlimited local rum punch and Mauritian cocktails for adults, bottled water, snacks, and Jaya's instruction. Transportation to the location is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own way there.