Spend 90 minutes in a Cape Town voorkamer learning to cut, season and cure biltong while hearing the origins of Afrikaans and tasting moerkoffie and karringmelkbeskuit. This hands-on workshop mixes practical technique with cultural storytelling.
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Step inside a warm voorkamer in Cape Town where the scent of cured spice and strong "moerkoffie" curl through low ceilings and folk songs hum from an old radio.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Low physical demand; suitable for most adults and older children able to handle short standing periods
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History
Biltong traces to indigenous Khoisan drying techniques that settlers later adapted; Afrikaans developed locally from Dutch, Malay, Portuguese and African language contacts in the Cape.
Conservation
Choose vendors who source meat sustainably and be mindful of packaging—small food workshops can reduce waste by offering minimal single-use plastics.
Reserve your spot on the Learn to Make Biltong and Discover Afrikaans Culture in Cape Town today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive hungry
This is a tasting and hands-on demo—come ready to sample biltong and local baked treats.
Wear closed-toe shoes
You’ll handle knives and be on your feet for parts of the demo; closed-toe shoes provide simple protection.
Bring a reusable bag
Take home your biltong samples and any purchased snacks in a small bag to protect them from heat.
Note the vegan option
If you avoid meat, the workshop offers a vegan biltong alternative that’s prepared and sampled during the session.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet while standing and when handling knives and workspace items.
Light jacket
Cape Town weather changes quickly—bring a layer for cooler evenings or breezes.
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Reusable bag or container
Useful for carrying biltong samples and store-bought snacks home.
Small notebook or phone
To jot down recipes, spice ratios and Afrikaans phrases you’ll learn.