A Hands-On Middle Eastern Food Experience

Join Alex and Tharien for an evening of flavour, connection, and creativity in the kitchen.

In this relaxed hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the soothing tastes of the Middle East (rose, orange, sesame, mint, pomegranate) while learning simple, nourishing vegetarian recipes you can easily recreate at home. Together, we’ll prepare a selection of traditional favourites, including creamy babaganoush, hummus, refreshing tzatziki, golden-crisp spanakopita, soft and warm flatbreads, and a beautifully aromatic ras-el-hanout spice blend to take home.

The evening is about more than just cooking, it’s about slowing down, sharing stories, and enjoying the process of preparing food in community. Once the dishes are ready, we’ll sit down to share a colourful, balanced feast, made with fresh homegrown produce and locally sourced ingredients.

Starters

Babaganoush
Hummus
Tzatziki
Spanakopita
Lebanese Flatbreads with Za’atar
Olives from our garden or dolmas (depending on our grapevine leaves)

Main Dish

Vegetarian Ras el Hanout, prepared in tagine
Tabouleh Salad

Dessert

Persian Love Cake
Yogurt & Pistachios

Your meal will be paired with traditional fermented drinks like doogh, nabidh, and soothing mint tea, creating a complete sensory experience.

After the workshop, you’ll receive all the recipes via email, so you can bring the magic of Middle Eastern flavours back into your own kitchen.

Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
Location: Mindful Motion, 13 Voortrekker Street
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Price: R550 per person
Including: Ras-el-hanout spice to take home