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Connect Via a Cape Town Culinary Tour

Explore the vibrant culinary landscape of Cape Town — from Cape Malay dishes in Bo-Kaap and Afrikaner treats like malva pudding and biltong to the subtle traditions of Khosa cuisine. Wander delis, specialty shops, and markets that reveal the complexity and beauty of the city’s multicultural food scene.

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Ethical and Sustainable Food Exploration

Savor the gifts of nature, including fynbos herbs, local vegetables like waterblommetjie, seasonal fruits from subtropical to Mediterranean, and game meats such as kudu, springbok, and ostrich. Taste an ostrich egg, sip rooibos or fynbos tea at the Company’s Garden, and forage for shellfish and coastal herbs. Follow the journey of taro and amadumbe across the country...into your plate!

Connect with Culture & Heritage.

Each season and each day brings something new and Cook & Connect expertly curates the perfect experience to combine these treasures. Every encounter blends culinary expertise with cultural insight, offering a few hours of unforgettable exploration through Cape Town’s rich gastronomic heritage.

Cape Town Culinary Tour.

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Team Building

Cooking is a dynamic and engaging team activity that brings people together. In the Team Building Cooking course, you’ll discover how the process of preparing food can be a fun, interactive, and insightful way to strengthen bonds with colleagues and friends, fostering collaboration, creativity, and connection in a shared culinary experience.
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PART 1

1H Hands-on Cooking Class on 1 recipe

Bring your team together in the V&A Waterfront kitchen in Cape Town for an unforgettable experience that blends creativity, collaboration, and a dash of friendly competition. With Cook & Connect’s MasterChef Challenge, participants work in teams to prepare French specialties or recipes from around the world, guided by holistic nutritionist and culinary expert Nadège Lepoittevin. The experience ends around the table, savoring a delicious dinner made from the very dishes created during the class.

The team is split per named kitchen station.
Each team follows my instructions to make the recipe.

PART 2

1H The MasterChef Challenge

Each team receives the same ingredients, equipment and tools. A recipe is given, and each team must make it within 1 hour. Presentation counts! Each team is going to present their result.

Team Building

up to 30 people

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Braai / Barbecue

A visit to South Africa is incomplete without experiencing a proper braai! It’s practically compulsory, even outside of National Braai Day on 24 September.
A braai is far more than just a meal—it’s a vibrant celebration that excites the senses and brings people together. It is, in fact, a powerful symbol of unity in diversity. Come gather with us around the fire in Cape Town for an unforgettable local braai experience.

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Welcome by Fire and Flavor.

As the braai fire comes to life, the braai master and Nadège Lepoittevin welcome you with drinks and an array of local specialties.

Diversity on the Coals.

The grill becomes a stage for diversity, where flavors and traditions meet in harmony. From game meats such as ostrich, kudu, or springbok to the renowned Karoo lamb, boerewors sausages, fresh fish, and corn on the cob—each element adds its voice to the gathering. Around the fire, colorful sides complete the scene: crisp salads, mealiepap (a cousin of polenta), chakalaka (a spicy relish), and, naturally, plenty of beer or wine to keep the spirit flowing.

Sweet Endings, Lasting Bonds.

No South African braai is complete without a final touch of sweetness. To close the feast, local specialties make their way to the table—whether fruity, spiced, or indulgently rich, they offer a taste of tradition in every bite.

Braai / Barbecue

up to 30 people

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Traditional South African Picnic

For the travellers who want to experience Cape Town as locals do-through local flavors, stunning ocean views, an optional refreshing swim, and a golden glow of the day’s end. It’s a perfect way to connect with nature, locals and enjoy the company of Nadège, your welcoming “host”!

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Your Gourmet Sharing Platter

Your Picnic will be a platter of local and traditional specialities.
Local and traditional specialties: biltong, South African pâté, fish and meat carpaccios, and khosa sandwiches.
Cheeses: an abundant selection of fine South African cheeses.
Fresh accompaniments: seasonal fruits, dried treats, and a variety of condiments.
Salads: South African-style salads to complement your platter.
Breads and desserts: freshly baked bread and sweet treats to finish.
Drinks: still water and soft drinks (please note: alcohol is not permitted on Cape Town beaches)

Important Note: Some products may contain gluten, peanuts, or other allergens.A vegetarian option is available on request—please inform us when booking sowe can adapt your experience.

When and Where to connect

From 6 pm to 8 pm, to make the most of Cape Town’s magical sunsets.(Flexible times available upon request.)
At one of Cape Town’s breathtaking Atlantic beaches, in a natural setting chosen for beauty.
(Alternative locations available on request and possibility for a pickup and a drop off within the City Bowl—quotation provided.)

South Africa
Picnic

up to 15 pax

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Online Nutrition Consultation

Take the first step towards your healthiest, most balanced self with a one-on-one online consultation. Designed to fit your lifestyle, this session combines professional insight, personalized guidance, and actionable strategies tailored to your unique needs.

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PART 1

Pre-consultation Questionnaire.

Share your lifestyle, habits, and health goals through a detailed online questionnaire.

PART 2

Private Online Consultation.

Connect with Nadège Lepoittevin, holistic nutritionist, via a secure video session to discuss your results, challenges, and define your personal wellness goals.

PART 3

Comprehensive Personal Report.

Receive a fully personalized report including insights, recommendations, and practical tips to help you make sustainable changes.

Benefits:

Nutrition guidance tailored specifically to your body and lifestyle.
Holistic approach considering physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Actionable tips and meal suggestions for real-life implementation.
Mindful online cooking classes (optional).
Support in achieving long-term balance, energy, and vitality.

Online Nutrition Consultation

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Connect Through Food Anthropology.

Explore. Research. Write. Preserve. Through decades of immersive culinary exploration across continents, Nadege Lepoittevin offers bespoke food anthropology services that uncover the stories behind traditional food cultures. From jungle survival in Thailand to spice trade legacies in Zanzibar, and sensory rituals in Japan, her work documents how food shapes identity, heritage, and resilience.(see About me pages for detailed experience)

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Culinary Field Research

In-depth investigations of traditional food practices, rituals, and ingredient sourcing.
On-site exploration in remote regions, islands, and cultural hubs.
Ethnographic studies of food preparation in diverse environments—from mountain kitchens to desert markets

Article & Content Creation

Custom-written articles based on fieldwork, ideal for publications, culinary brands, and cultural institutions.
Topics include food heritage, sustainability, sensory anthropology, and culinary fusion.
Rich storytelling backed by firsthand experience and cultural sensitivity

Culinary Heritage Consulting

Support for lodges, retreats, and restaurants seeking to integrate authentic, local food traditions.
Menu development rooted in indigenous ingredients and cultural context.
Staff training to preserve and celebrate culinary identity.

Food Anthropology

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Connect via Culinary Tours in France and
Cape Town

The Culinary Tours in France and Cape Town are designed to bring love, contentment, and togetherness to your journey. Inspired by cherished childhood dishes, these tours blend cultural exploration with hands-on food experiences, sparking wonder, curiosity, and excitement. From the vibrant markets of Cape Town to the rustic kitchens of France, you’ll discover recipes and traditions that create lasting memories for the whole family to share.

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$299

up to 4 people

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PART 1

Ethical Food Exploration.

Food reflects our values and connects us to the world. On this tour, we’ll visit sustainable markets and farms in Cape Town or Normandy, exploring ethical food practices and tasting ingredients that are good for you and the planet.

1hr 30mins

PART 2

Connecting to Culinary Heritage.

Food is a powerful link to our cultural identity. We’ll explore the culinary heritage of France and Cape Town, visiting historical food sites and learning traditional recipes that celebrate pride and connection to the past.

Recipes: Prepare and taste dishes like Cape Malay pickled fish or French poule au pot

1hr 30mins

PART 3

Foraging and Togetherness

Food brings people together through shared experiences. This tour takes us foraging in the landscapes of Cape Town or Normandy, followed by preparing communal dishes that spark joy, gratitude, and unity.

Recipes: Forage for wild herbs or edible plants (e.g., fynbos in Cape Town or coastal herbs in Normandy)

1hr 30mins

PART 4

Cook together.

Cooking together strengthens bonds. On this tour, we’ll gather in a French country kitchen or a Cape Town outdoor braai area, preparing a vibrant feast that connects us through collaborative culinary creation.

Recipe: Prepare a family-style feast with dishes like Cape beetroot salad, French niçoise salad, or savory and sweet crêpes

2hrs

PART 5

Fun Culinary Adventures for Kids.

Cooking tours can ignite creativity and responsibility in kids. This family-friendly segment engages children in France or Cape Town, teaching them about food through fun, hands-on activities that foster life skills and a love for healthy eating.

Recipes: depending on the age of the kid

1hr 30mins

Culinary Tours

$349

up to 4 people

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"Nadege was heaven sent to upgrade our kitchen. She worked tirelessly with our cooks to teach them new recipes and preparation methods - especially raw, vegetarian and gluten free alternatives to our existing menu. Nadege was thorough in dissecting our menu and understanding our existing produce so as to maximize local in the food that we serve. With this preparation she came armed with a large recipe book that she worked through with our kitchen staff teaching them and experimenting with new dishes.

She adapted well to our kitchen and with much cheer introduced the Chole Chef's to an array of new dishes which not only tasted good, were healthy and fabulously presented. She worked with love and managed to encourage our kitchen staff to be bold and resourceful in trying out new menus. They all worked hard and Nadege won their hearts with her gentle ways,new ideas and empathetic training. Together with the Kitchen they were able to blend the new with the old and feed a full house of 25 for a period of a week, three wonderful new and interesting meals per day. Nadege we thank you for coming into our lives."

-Anne de Villiers, Chole Mjini Lodge