Experience a magical kitchen adventure this Winter Holidays at V&A Waterfront’s Makers Landing, where your kids can unleash their culinary creativity.
The Enchanted Kitchen awaits young aspiring chefs, offering a special holiday program filled with delightful cooking and baking classes.
Prepare to be enchanted by the delectable aromas and the joy of creating tasty treats to take home or enjoy for lunch.
- Priced at just R350, this enchanting program promises to inspire a new love for food while fostering healthy relationships with what we eat.
Each day presents a new and exciting topic, ensuring that children experience a wide range of flavors and techniques. From savory dishes to mouthwatering sweets, the young chefs will explore the world of culinary arts under the guidance of skilled instructors.
The two-hour program offers an immersive experience that goes beyond the kitchen. Upon arrival, the children are greeted with a refreshing fruit snack to energize their creativity. They then embark on a fascinating journey through a theory lesson on kitchen basics, followed by an exciting tour. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to learn about the tools and ingredients that make a kitchen come alive.
Afterward, it’s time for the hands-on portion of the class, where the children dive into practical cooking and baking lessons. With recipe sheets in hand, they bring their culinary visions to life, learning valuable skills along the way. From spaghetti with tomato sauce and cookies to savory muffins and fruit skewers, each day holds a delightful surprise.
The classes at Makers Landing cater to various interests and themes.
- 1st July – Knife Skills (Savoury muffins / fruit skewers) *This class is for kids between 7-12years*
- 2nd July – Tea Time (Savoury scones / Cupcakes)
- 6 July – Rainbow Foods: Red (Pizza / strawberry cake)
- 7 July – Difference between fruits and veg (Chakalaka / fruit salad)
- 8 July – Flavours of South Africa (boerie rolls / milktart)
- 9 July – Science and Baking (Garden focaccia / flapjacks)
- 13 July – Rainbow foods: yellow and orange (Roasted butternut soup / orange cake)
- 14 July – Movie Night (Burgers / brownies)
- 15 July – Breads (cheesey bread / sweet scones with jam)
- 16 July – Sunday Funday (Apple crumble / toasted Sarmies)
Safety is a top priority at Makers Landing, and the kitchen environment is carefully controlled. Although parents and guardians are not permitted in the kitchen, they can rest assured knowing that the classes are fully halal and nut-free. While dairy, eggs, and gluten are commonly used ingredients, special dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.
In the words of Alice Waters, a renowned chef and advocate for culinary education, “Teaching kids how to feed themselves and live in a community responsibly is the center of an education.” Makers Landing embraces this philosophy, offering an educational experience that empowers children to take charge of their own nourishment while fostering a sense of community and responsibility.
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