Food! We love it. It doesn't matter where in the world you’re from, we all bond over food. In the South Pacific, locals have lived off nature’s provisions for thousands of years and their ways of preparing and cooking food differ greatly from both Western and Eastern cultures, for a totally unique flavour. Learn more about Fijian cuisine (and eat, eat, eat!) with this hands-on cooking experience.
Your culinary adventure will start out with a tour of the market, where you’ll shop for some of the local ingredients that will be part of your cooking class later in the day.
Supplies ready, you’ll next meet your hosts, a group of local Fijian women who not only love to cook, but also love teaching guests how to cook s Fiji’s most popular local dishes. You’ll chop, marinate, grate, gather, and sort, all under the guidance of your hosts.
While your gourmet dishes are cooking, you’ll have free time to fully explore the local community and culture. Chat with your hosts and learn more about Fijian traditions, help out as the dining area is set for your meal, or take a walk around the neighbourhood and do a bit of hyperlocal sightseeing.
Once it’s time to dine, you’ll get a lesson in local eating etiquette. The Pacific way is without the use of a fork or knife — a style that may seem messy at first, but is the best way to truly experience the tastes of Fijian cuisine.
Stuffed and satisfied from your delicious (and hearty) Fijian meal, you can kick back and relax with your hosts before bidding farewell and heading back to your hotel.
Meeting/pick-up point:Pick-up from all hotels located in Nadi as far as Sonaisali and also from hotels located in Denarau.
Duration: Four hours.
Start/opening time: At 9am.
Languages: English.