Learn traditional Cape cookery at Soetmelksvlei

Step back into the Cape farm kitchen of the late 19th century and learn to cook the old-fashioned way. At Babylonstoren’s Soetmelksvlei, traditional Cape recipes come to life using wood fires, time-honoured techniques and ingredients grown or made on the farm. Roll up your sleeves and discover the skills behind the dishes that once filled Cape farm tables, while learning about the people, ingredients and traditions that shaped this distinctive food culture. Part cooking lesson, part living history experience — and a delicious way to taste the Cape’s past.

BEFORE YOU GO
Soetmelksvlei is an immersive recreation of a Cape farmstead set around 1890, and its food experiences and workshops take place on selected dates. The programme changes, so check Babylonstoren’s current workshops before planning your visit. Allow extra time to explore Soetmelksvlei itself, where you can see traditional crafts, farming and food-making in action. Workshops should be booked in advance and Babylonstoren farm admission may be separate depending on the experience.