Top Gauteng Cooking Classes

If you’d like to discover how to make authentic Cape Malay recipes, then put away the cook books, as a hands-on demonstration is the best way to learn. Instead of a busy kitchen studio, this intimate and private experience takes place in a local’s home. Learn family recipes that have been perfected over the years and enjoy making 2–3 dishes which you can then eat at the end of the class.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make the perfect cup of coffee? Is it the beans, the milk or the barista? You will learn some of the secrets of professional Baristas, the theory, pouring an espresso, milk dynamics and how not to burn the milk when making a latte. And you will get a chance to drive a proper espresso machine

7 hours over three days, consisting of 70% practical and 30% theory. Shaker has offered barista training from our Cape Town and Johannesburg schools since 2010. We work in partnership with Cape Town Barista School, Johannesburg Barista School, and Michu Coffee to bring our students all there is to know about great-tasting coffee. Students get the benefit of years of expertise from our award-winning baristas refined into our short courses. Our team are on hand both during your course and afterwards, to offer you advice on a career in coffee. You will always be part of the Shaker and Barista School family.

 Improve your tasting skills: We go in-depth with spirits, wine, & beer knowledge and tasting. Master classic cocktails: We teach a variety of the most classic recipes, and some twists, and take you through bartending tools, and everything you need to know about the bar environment. Maximise your tips: We cover sales techniques, and customer service vs service excellence, so you can be sure your customers leave happy. Work Internationally: Shaker qualifications are internationally accredited.