Art of Mauritian Cooking

Cook a Typical Mauritian Dish

Supervised by a Local Chef

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

The Domaine des Aubineaux, an oasis of greenery, peace and tranquility just steps from the town of Curepipe, invites you to share in the creativity and know-how of its chef. It is in this historic setting that the chef of the Les Aubineaux Restaurant will teach you the art and preparation of a typical Mauritian dish. After buying fresh local products at the “Bazaar”, you will cook your meal using utensils from yesteryear. Come and learn useful tricks while enjoying a pleasant time at this unique experience.

LOCAL EXPERIENCE DETAILS

Price:

EUR90/person
Child 5-12: EUR40
Below age 5: No charge


Departure Time:

7:00 am


Tour Duration:

7 hours


Meeting Point:

Your hotel lobby


Transport:

Coach


Season:

Available all year round, 7 days a week


Group Sizes:

Minimum 5 people, maximum 15

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Breakfast
  • Purchase of food and vegetables at local market
  • Cuisine courses supervised by a chef
  • Lunch
  • Rum tasting

Drinks with lunch

  • Cooking course is done in English & French (additional languages can be offered at an additional fee)
  • Dietary requirements are catered to

Learn How to Cook and Enjoy Authentic Mauritian Cuisine

Chef demonstrating how to slice a papaya in front of a cooking class

Program of the day

  • Breakfast
  • Presentation by the chef
  • What is a kitchen brigade?
  • How to work in a brigade
  • The presentation of the dishes to be prepared during the session
  • Upon arrival, each team will be given a list of items to purchase, money and a basket ‘panier bazaar’. They will then proceed to the local bazaar for purchasing (accompanied by the chef).
  • Back to Le Domaine des Aubineaux for preparation of the dishes
  • Steps for set up in the kitchen
  • Discovery of the local products
  • Preparation of the dishes
  • Set up of the plates
  • Tasting of the dishes prepared by each team
  • Tasting of the rum of Saint Aubin

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