Wholesome, Hands-On & Heartfelt: Discover the Family Feast Cooking Course in Sandton

Why this isn’t just another cooking class

On a sunny day in Sandton, the rooftop at Discovery’s Vitality HealthyFood Studio is buzzing – not with chef-created menus or camera crews, but with families, friends, laughter, and rolling dough. Forget the pretence of cooking shows; this is real life elevated, one garlic flatbread at a time.

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It all starts with carbs, dips, & connection

The session kicks off with everyone gathering around the workstations to learn the secret to perfect garlic-and-herb flatbread – kids included. Alongside, a colourful array of dips is set out: lemon-hued hummus, smoky aubergine, tangy tzatziki – a flavourful preamble to the feast ahead.

Mains with a Mediterranean twist

Next up: char-grilled beef fillet sizzling on the grille, balanced by a bright and punchy salsa verde. Vegetarians aren’t left out – smoky cauliflower bulbs bring flavour and texture. The centrepiece is a Greek-style butterflied chicken, paired with golden sweet potato wedges and a cooling tzatziki sauce. Every dish is cooked side-by-side, fostering teamwork and shared excitement.

Sweet memories with every spoon

Dessert is delightful: a peppermint-dark chocolate pudding sits atop crunchy ginger biscuit crumble and juicy seasonal berries. It’s the kind of sweet treat that pauses the chatter for just long enough to savour the moment – and then sparks another round of laughter.

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Togetherness tastes better

For R650 per person (VAT included), you get a full cooking lesson, a feast shared with loved ones, one complimentary glass of wine – and memories that stick. Sandton rooftops meet heartfelt meals, and the whole format nudges screens aside so people can reconnect through food, conversation, and fun.

What makes it uniquely Joburg

• Skyline meets spice: A Sandton rooftop venue meets Mediterranean-style cooking – a pairing as familiar as it is fresh.

• Healthy yum: Discovery’s HealthyFood Studio ensures flavours are top-tier and techniques are health-smart.

• Cooking as communion: The class isn’t just about food – it’s about families and friends learning, laughing, and tasting together.

Should you book it?

Absolutely! This isn’t just another cooking experience. It’s a guided, interactive workshop designed to bring people closer with every knead, grill, and spoonful. If you’re up for meaningful time with loved ones, good food, and genuine fun, this is where you need to be.

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