Please note: For more information about each mentioned venue’s safety precautions and capacity, please contact them directly. Contact details will be provided below.
Nothing says romance more than making delicious meals together with that special someone. So, if you’re looking for something fun and tasty to do with your partner while delighting your taste buds, then why not spice up the romance with these cooking classes in the city?

Taste-Buds Cook Club
Taste-Buds Cook Club hosts one of the most romantic couples evenings in Joburg. They create unforgettable cooking experiences for you and your partner with their Romantic Couples Cooking Classes. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a lovely evening with your special someone, complete with good food and loads of fun! View their upcoming courses here.
Details: www.taste-buds.co.za | info@taste-buds.co.za | call 083 600 9096 | 10 Aries Avenue, Sundowner, Randburg, Johannesburg.
Olive Branch Cookery School
Olive Branch Cookery School aims to give you and your partner the confidence you both need to start cooking together and enjoying the process from start to finish. Their talented and skilled chefs will guide you and your partner in creating some delicious meals from scratch. After this experience, you and your partner can start exploring new flavours and cuisines at home. View their website to keep an eye on their events calendar.
Details: olivebranchcooking.co.za | cooking@olivebranchcooking.co.za | 082 854 7388 | Free Range Lifestyle Centre at Rustic Timber & Garden Centre, 42 Witkoppen Road, corner Kingfisher Avenue, Fourways, Johannesburg.


Discovery’s Vitality HealthyFood Studio
Plan something fun and delicious with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. For a unique experience, making a booking at the sate-of-the-art Discovery Vitality HealthyFood Studio. Why not even make it a double date with a few of your couple friends, and spend the afternoon or evening cooking up a storm? Click here to view their upcoming classes.
Details: www.healthyfoodstudio.co.za | healthyfoodstudio@discovery.co.za | 011 529 6527 | 1 Discovery Place, Sandton, Johannesburg.
Urban Cookery
Urban Cookery is an interactive culinary experience set in a true urban kitchen. Join them for an interactive evening of learning and exploring your taste buds. Tie your apron, get your hands dirty, and take away a full menu and recipe list to assist your future dinner hosting evening. View their upcoming events here.
Details: http://www.urbancookery.co.za/ | 082 670 8411 | Unit 1, St James Commercial Park, James Crescent, Midrand.


Crust and Crumb Cooking School
Savour the unmatched delight of freshly baked artisan-style bread and heavenly pastries! Immerse yourself in an enjoyable and educational hands-on experience with us. Crust and Crumb have been hosting monthly baking classes since 2015, providing participants with a rich array of practical skills and knowledge.
View their various baking classes here.
Details: admin@crustandcrumb.co.za | 079 508 2383 | 27 Boxes, 76a 4th Ave, Melville, Johannesburg.
The Cookery by The Secret Jozi Chef
Looking for a fun and social way to learn how to cook? The Cookery, Johannesburg’s Best Social Cooking School according to last year’s Best of Joburg awards, is your answer! Led by Paul Maciel, a.k.a. The Secret Jozi Chef, The Cookery offers a unique experience.
Paul boasts over 20 years in the food industry, starting with the award-winning restaurant Pronto. Now, his passion lies in creating delicious memories at The Cookery.
Inspired by his Luso Indian heritage, Paul cherishes memories of family meals. His mother, grandmother, aunts, and even his dad, all played a part in creating a warm and welcoming space where sharing food and knowledge went hand-in-hand.
View their upcoming events here.
Details: info@thecookery.co.za | 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, Craighall.
