Maldivian Cooking Class and Lunch

From$75

4 hours

Max 6 people

Commentary: Guide · en

Male, Maldives

About this activity

You will be welcomed into the family and encouraged to participate in the preparation of each of the dishes, which include chopping vegetables, preparing the fish, coconut grating & milking.

Once the cooking is complete the table will be set to enjoy a freshly cooked meal with members of the family. Around the table you can share your thoughts about the cooking process, learn more about the Maldives or you could learn some useful words that you can use during the remainder of your holiday.

Highlights

Enjoy authentic home cooked Maldivian dishes.
Assist in selecting the ingredients from the local market in Male.
Meet and spend time with a local family.
Help prepare local dishes and then enjoy eating them alongside the family.

Full description

It has to be said you can’t beat home cooked food and with our taste of local life not only do you assist in selecting the ingredients from the local market in Male you get to spend time with a local family. Prepare local dishes and then enjoy eating them alongside the family in their home.

Included / Excluded

Cooking demonstration
Local lunch and fruit juice
Transfer by local ferry or Bus
All local tax
Local Guide

Gratuities
Personal expenditure - snacks and souvenirs

Meeting point

Start Location

Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé

Jetty No 5 (Opposite of Bank of Ceylon)

Important information

Know before you book

While participating in tours & activities provided by Secret Paradise Maldives social distancing must be practiced and face coverings worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19. Secret Paradise has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, however, Secret Paradise cannot guarantee that its guest's, partners, or others will not become infected.
By joining the tour you knowingly and freely acknowledge all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.
Guests agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and contact Secret Paradise by email if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating in a Secret Paradise tour or activity.

Know before you go

Face Mask
Hand Sanitizer
Re-fillable water bottle
Insect repellent
Camera
Money for personal expenditures

Health & restrictions

Dress code

Loose lightweight clothing, sunglasses, sun hat, comfortable shoes for walking tours. We would request female guests to dress with modesty (shorts/skirts/dresses should at the very least covering the upper thigh and shoulders/chests should be covered) when visiting local islands including Male and during Taste of Local where we will be visiting the local community and the home of a local family. Should you wish to enter the mosques particularly on the Male City Walking tour long trousers are required by both male and female guests.

Food & drinks

Food: Local Food Tuna, Flat Bread, Coconut
Drinks: Local Fresh Juice

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Additional information

A maximum of 6 people per booking. Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately, The Maldives is a Muslim country therefore we would request female guests to dress with modesty in mind. For cruise ship passengers: at time of booking, passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name & docking time. Not wheelchair accessible. Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel and Tourism Council.