Food and drink Vanuatu

Aelan Slow-Cooking Experience

4.3 (6 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation

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6 reviews

4.3

Scratching your own coconut to make milk — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The fine art of rolling simboros — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us for a delightful cooking experience that embraces the rich traditions of Aelan "slow" food. Our friendly staff will welcome you and share stories about Eden on the River and our unique tourism and farming property.

Get hands-on as you learn to prepare simboros, a local delicacy, guided by our knowledgeable team. Afterward, explore our vibrant kitchen gardens, discovering key ingredients like manioc, island cabbage, and coconuts, and learn about kava’s cultural significance.

Experience the joy of making coconut milk from fresh coconuts and enjoy your culinary creations alongside a tropical fruit platter.

Whether you prefer to relax by the river or roam our gardens and playground, this enchanting cooking adventure blends cooking, culture, and community perfectly!

Cooking Classes Shore Excursions DSA non-compliant Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Port Pickup Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Eden on the River

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Snacks: Light refreshments

Not included

Not included: Transfers are not included, unless you book the option with transfers.

Itinerary

Join us for a fun and informative cooking experience. Immerse yourself into the rich traditions of Aelan "slow" food as we explore the ingredients, techniques and stories that weave together our island community.

Stop 1
Eden on the River

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you are making your own way, you can find Eden on the River on Google Maps.

End point

If you are making your own way, you can find Eden on the River on Google Maps.

Pickup points

Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu By IHG
Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu
The Melanesian Port Vila
Chantilly's on the Bay
Erakor Island Resort & Spa
Fatumaru Lodge
Grand Hotel & Casino
Iririki Island Resort & Spa
Kaiviti Motel
Nasama Resort
The Beach
Pacific Paradise Motel

and 4 more pickup points

If you require our pickup service, please ensure you book the option with transfers included in the price. Please note that cutoff for the option with transfers is +10 hours before the activity, to allow time for us to arrange the transfers.

Select your pickup location from the list; should your hotel not be listed, please message or email us to confirm if we can pick you up from your location.

Apologies, however, we cannot arrange our port or hotel transfer service after 6 pm on the day before your activity OR the same day as your activity as we require time to make the necessary arrangements.

Using your ticket

If you have booked more than two weeks in advance, please email us to reconfirm.
If you would like to find out more about transfers, please email us [email protected]
Travel time to Eden on the River, from Port Vila, is approximately 30 minutes.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes before this time.

If you are making your booking less than 24 hours before your tour time please call or WhatsApp us to confirm arrangements at +678 7710765, within business hours.