Immerse yourself in the heart of Minahasan culture in a traditional rumah panggung (stilt house) in Manado or Tomohon. Learn to cook rica-rica chicken, gohu (spicy papaya salad), and cakalang fufu (smoke bonite) using fresh ingredients from Pasar Tomohon, guided by local families who share their cherished recipes and stories.

Dive into the bustling restaurant kitchens of Manado, where professional chefs guide you through crafting cakalang fufu (smoked skipjack tuna), gohu, and sambal roa (smoked fish chili paste) with spices from Tomohon’s market. This urban cooking class blends culinary expertise with the vibrant energy of North Sulawesi’s dining culture.

Experience the warmth of Minahasan hospitality in a homestay near Manado, cooking babi rica (spicy pork), paniki, and sambal roa with ingredients from local gardens. Guided by hosts, this intimate class offers a glimpse into daily life and family traditions of North Sulawesi.

Cook in a rustic hut near Tomohon’s volcanic slopes, where the glow of a wood fire illuminates your preparation of dabu-dabu (spicy salsa), paniki, and sambal roa. Using local herbs and ingredients, this class blends the raw beauty of North Sulawesi’s nature with the bold flavors of Minahasan cuisine.

Embrace the coastal charm of Bunaken Island or Manado’s shores, where the rhythm of the Celebes Sea inspires cooking ikan bakar (grilled fish), gohu, and sambal roa with fresh seafood from local fishermen. Guided by Minahasan chefs, this open-air class captures the essence of North Sulawesi’s marine heritage.

Explore the wilds of Tangkoko Nature Reserve or Tomohon’s volcanic edges, cooking sate tuna (tuna skewers), ragey (pork skewers), and gohu over open coconut husk fires. Led by Minahasan guides, this rugged class immerses you in the jungle’s sounds and scents, blending adventure with Minahasan culinary traditions.

Cook along the serene shores of Lake Tondano, preparing nike (small freshwater fish), gohu, and sambal roa with ingredients fresh from the lake. Led by local Minahasan cooks, this peaceful class reflects the calm beauty and rich flavors of North Sulawesi’s highlands.

Journey to Tomohon’s fertile farms, harvesting chili, lemongrass, and cloves to create rica-rica, paniki, and sambal roa. This farm-to-table class, guided by local farmers, celebrates the fresh, vibrant ingredients of North Sulawesi’s agricultural heartland.

Cook by a traditional hearth near Soputan Volcano, preparing ayam woku (chicken in spicy herbs), paniki, and gohu with ingredients from highland gardens. Guided by Minahasan elders, this class blends the warmth of the fire with North Sulawesi’s rugged mountain heritage.

Join the culinary department of a Tomohon vocational school, where students and instructors teach you to make cakalang saus (spicy skipjack tuna), gohu, and paniki with fresh Tomohon market ingredients. This community-driven class offers a hands-on introduction to Minahasan cuisine in a supportive learning environment.

Experience a spiritual cooking journey in a Christian retreat center or Catholic abbey near Manado, guided by nuns or a devout chef. Learn to prepare tinutuan (porridge) with lemongrass, gohu, and sambal roa in a mindful way, reflecting religious eating practices like simplicity and gratitude, rooted in North Sulawesi’s Minahasan traditions.

Dive into the bold jungles of North Sulawesi with Sulawesious Encounters, where expert foragers guide you in preparing dishes from Tomohon market finds—python stew, paniki (bat), lolak and kulo ipus (forest rats), and RW (smooth-haired dog, Rintek Wu’uk). Learn to use wild herbs and traditional techniques, with lolak and kulo ipus also sourced through time-honored jungle or farm traps. This intense class, set in rugged landscapes, showcases North Sulawesi’s most daring culinary traditions.