Cairo Cooking Class with Family

Experience traditional Egyptian food and local Cairo life at an authentic family dinner. Get a taste of handmade dishes and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 34 Shobra -

Explore Cairo beyond the usual paths. Immerse yourself in the culture that thrives within the architecture. Engage intimately with the day-to-day existence of residents whose ancestry spans countless generations in the city’s compact byways.

More than just sampling traditional cuisine, you’ll be embraced as part of our household. My spouse and I will introduce you to an array of home-cooked meals in a cozy setting. Join our Egyptian household, where all your cultural curiosities can be satisfied.

We promise you won’t leave hungry!

Experience the authenticity of local life without any glossing over.

Please inform us of any food allergies, preferences, or dietary restrictions you may have. We cater to vegetarian and vegan diets as well.

To enhance your stay, we offer our services as shopping advisors in Egypt through text, phone, and WhatsApp, ensuring you pay what the locals do (NOT tourist prices) for your purchases, at no additional cost.

What's Included
  • Beverage
  • Dessert
  • Bottled water
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Molokhia soup
Additional Information

Our home is not just a place to enjoy traditional food, but also a window into the authentic Egyptian lifestyle. My wife and I will introduce you to a myriad of homemade meals within a warm and welcoming environment. You’ll feel like part of the family as we answer all your questions about our culture.

Rest assured, you won’t leave with an empty stomach!

Experience life as a local, unfiltered and rich in authenticity.

Please inform us of any allergies, preferred dishes or dietary needs. We also offer dishes suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

To further enhance your experience, we offer our services as personal shopping advisors. Through text, phone, or WhatsApp, you can benefit from locally-negotiated prices (not the marked-up tourist rates) for your purchases, without any hidden charges.

Location
34 Shobra
Shobra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Deb
Aug 28, 2024
A Slice of Life - *On our last night in Egypt, my daughter and I had a great time with Shorouk, Ahmed, and their daughters. Great food, experience, and atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this family and their slice of life.*
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Ayuriy2024
Jul 30, 2024
Life-changing experience for me - We really love the experience! Our best experience ever! We felt as if we were visiting our friends' house. The food was super delicious and we could try cooking :) Their daughters are so adorable...They are like brilliant gems. And we love their home...traditional lovely house.We would really love to visit them again.Thank you so much, Ahmed and Shorouk!
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So_ah895
Jul 12, 2024
More Than Just a Cooking Class: A Complete Cultural Experience - Don't hesitate for a moment; book a night packed with unforgettable moments that will easily become highlight of your trip to Cairo. Ahmed and Shorouk had us captivated from the moment Ahmed picked us up. We savoured very much the delicious Egyptian food, engaged in delightful conversations, and will wholeheartedly recommend this experience to all our friends contemplating a trip to Cairo.
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Lakshmi263
Jul 11, 2024
Live, Love, Laugh With This Amazing Egyptian Family - Shorouk, Ahmed and their little daughters Karma and Maria are some of the kindest people I have ever met. I wanted to know Egypt beyond visiting typical tourist spots, and actually dive into its local culture and lifestyle - which was exactly what this experience was about. This beautiful family welcomed me with so much warmth and thoughtfulness. I was introduced to some incredible Egyptian food - molokhia, koshary, hawawshi and much more! Everyone was so considerate and accommodating, and I felt like I was having a fun, relaxed evening with my closest friends. We shared laughs and stories, talked for hours about our lives, and interests in learning cultures and languages, and even discovered similarities between our own cultures. From the point of signing up for this experience, Shorouk and Ahmed took care of everything, even ensuring that I got home safely (with a lovely surprise gift!). Shorouk has even offered to help me practice my Arabic language skills! It was heart-warming when they said I now have my own Egyptian family to return to when I visit the country again. I surely will return, especially for Karma's and Maria's magic shows! If you are in Cairo for even a day, this is one experience you cannot miss!
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Favreley
Jul 7, 2024
Feel at home in Cairo - First off, Ahmed and Shorouk are fascinating, engaging, generous hosts who make you feel as though you are part of their family from the moment you meet them. They are genuinely interested and interesting, and the conversation was so engaging that it might be tempting to think of the food as an afterthought — if only the food weren’t so delicious! You can’t get this food on the street - just in the home of a talented chef - like Shorouk. It was a perfect evening - an unforgettable start to a genuine journey to the loving families at the heart of Cairo, Mother of the World. Forget the pyramids -this gathering will be the star of your trip to Egypt.
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Z2376zbjocelyng
Jul 3, 2024
Unforgettable Night!! - I would recommend this to anyone coming to Egypt! We had the best time and most delicious food! I was so wonderful to hear stories about the neighborhood and history of Egypt. Having part in making the food was such an honor and it was so delicious to eat. Ahmed and Shorouk are very passionate about what they do and helped us feel so safe and welcome on our first night in Cairo! I would plan a return trip to Egypt just to visit our new Egyptian family🫶🏼🇪🇬
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Asmaamalhazmi94
Jul 2, 2024
One of a Kind!! - One of a kind!! A very special and authentic experience. A real taste of the Egyptian cuisine made at home were you get to participate in cooking. Shorooq and Ahmed are among the most genuine people I’ve ever met. They actually like people and enjoy what they’re doing. They were so welcoming I really felt like I was setting with my own family. This experience was the highlight of my trip. I truly recommend it to anyone who’s interested to have a real local experience. This is the way to see Egypt and to get to know the people and culture from inside.*
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Lindseymj526qn
Jul 2, 2024
I felt like a part of the family! - When they say "Egpytian family", they mean it. Ahmed and Shorouk were so warm and welcoming, it felt like visiting old friends. They were also incredibly helpful with advice about the area, recipes, and life stories. With so much international travel to Egypt, some places are over-crowded and too tourist-y. But this was truly an intimate, unique experience, learning about the neighborhood on-the-ground and being welcomed into a local's home. It's important to see this side of Egypt, so if you have a free night in Cairo, please do this.
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949scullyw
Jul 14, 2024
Wonderful experience. - Very Interesting experience. Ahmed and Shourouk explained us in detail and welcome us to their apartment to enjoy the egyptian food.
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Dhakerial2024
Jul 12, 2024
Culturally immersive cooking experience - Ahmed and Shorouk were such great hosts. They really embody the spirit of family. We immediately felt welcome and accepted. They communicated with us in this same energy from the very first message with words of kindness. “Off the beaten path” and “immersive experience” are both great ways to describe the experience. We were able to experience Egyptian culture on a deeply personal and rooted level. They introduced us to authentic foods and shared their love of family which was connective as we place great value on food and family. If you can have an open mind and are ready to leave the bustle of the city and take in homegrown, local energy, and cooking with love then this is the experience for you.
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