Special Offer

For every friend you recommend us to that registers for a class we will offer you 10% off your next class. Simply ask them to specify your name on their registration form or give us a call when they have booked and we’ll apply the discount for you. (Please see terms and conditions)

Akhaya Cookery School

Akhaya is the UK’s first cookery school dedicated to African cookery and was inspired by a passion for food from across the world, but especially African food.

As a continent, Africa is made up of a vast range of flavours, ingredients and influences. Our courses are a celebration of the diversity and richness of the beautiful dishes to be found, from Tagines to Tatale and Bobotie to Benachin, we love African food and want to share it with you!

Something to suit all

In our courses you can expect expert tuition, knowledge and skill, based on our passion for African cookery and our travels.

Our courses, workshops and private classes are suitable for all skill levels and knowledge. Our ‘Introduction to...’ workshops are an excellent way to begin learning regional cuisines.

Through all our courses you can find the use of authentic ingredients. We aim to source the best possible ingredients as we believe the key to great cooking is great ingredients.

Akhaya goodness at your fingertips

At Akhaya we aim to provide all you need to create delicious African food at home. So along with our courses, in our shop you will find our range of high-quality ingredients.



Akhaya run fun and interesting courses that allow anyone to explore and learn African food…I look forward to learning the next dish!"

S. Adeniran, Traditional Nigerian cookery, October 2009

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