Lunch with a local family at their eating table in Senegambia

Banjul, Gambia, The

Lunch with a local family at their eating table in Senegambia

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Overview

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Join a local family at their eating table for this cultural food adventure. You'll enter a completely different world. Each meeting is personal, with only your own family/party and the local family.After meeting the local family and tasting your first drink you will start helping the family with preparing the meal. Just watching, making notes and taking pictures is also possible.Enjoy communicating with the family who speak at least some basic English. Learn about daily life or anything you would like to know, including sharing some things about yourself and your home country. Most local families find it very interesting to hear about other cultures. By taking part in this experience, you'll be supporting a cause that's World Fair Trade Organization accredited.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

on the terrace, you’ll find many shoes. It is customary to take off your shoes before entering a house
clothes should respect the local culture and not show too much skin
the local family will invite you to help with the preparations of your meal
it is recommended to discuss when you or the local family want to take pictures (and/or post them on social media). Most of the time everyone is fine with it if communicated

Remember to bring:

notebook to write down all the recipes

What's included

Food and drinks

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Visit a local family and enjoy the meal together. Give the local family a hand preparing your meal. Go on an experience that is World Fair Trade Organization accredited. Learn more about the local culture first-hand

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 5 days in advance

Provider

ResiRest

Meeting Point

You will receive the detailed meeting point address after booking by email.