Kampala : Authentic Ugandan Cooking Class – Learn to Make Matooke, Luwombo & Rolex

Kampala : Authentic Ugandan Cooking Class – Learn to Make Matooke, Luwombo & Rolex

Discover authentic Ugandan cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in Kampala. Learn to prepare Matooke, traditional Luwombo, and the famous Rolex using banana leaves, charcoal stoves, and local spices. Enjoy a cultural food experience with fresh tropical fruits and homemade flavors in a welcoming local setting in Mengo, Wakaliga Road.

Highlights

  • Learn to cook Matooke steamed in banana leaves the traditional way.
  • Master authentic Luwombo (chicken, meat, groundnut, or pumpkin) with rich Ugandan spices.
  • Prepare Uganda’s famous street food – the Rolex (rolled eggs & chapati).
  • Cook using charcoal stoves and natural banana-leaf steaming techniques.
  • Enjoy fresh tropical fruits and locally roasted nuts during your cooking session.

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  • Pick a time slot with available spots.
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Important info

  • Know Before You Go • Please inform us in advance about dietary restrictions (vegetarian options available). • Wear comfortable clothes suitable for cooking. • Bringing a small mat to sit on is recommended (optional). • Sessions involve real local cooking conditions — expect authentic, not luxury kitchen settings. • Arrive 10–15 minutes before your session starts.

Additional options

  • Not Suitable For • Guests with severe smoke sensitivity (charcoal cooking involved) • Travelers with strong allergies to nuts (groundnuts are used in some dishes) • Children under 6 without supervision

Inclusions

  • • All cooking ingredients • Hands-on cooking participation • Matooke peeling experience • Traditional charcoal stove cooking • Fresh fruit break (mangoes, watermelon, apples) • Local roasted groundnuts snack • Drinking water

Duration :

3 hours

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Kampala : Authentic Ugandan Cooking Class – Learn to Make Matooke, Luwombo & Rolex

$30.00 per person

July 2026

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