Food Jams Private Events
It’s all about fun, energy, and connection!
Whether you're flying solo, jamming with your favourite, or arriving with a whole crew, Food Jams are for anyone who loves food, fun, and sharing experiences.
You’ll receive a personalised recipe pack with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and tools to bring your dish to life - whether you follow the steps or freestyle your way.
When the cooking's done, gather at the communal table and enjoy the meal you’ve made.
A hands-on food journey!
From Plus-Ones to Party Packs! No group to small or too extra!
Notice:
We’re rolling out a new online booking system to enhance your Food Jams experience!
While we’re fine-tuning things behind the scenes, you can fill in the enquiry form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Our new booking system will be live from 1 September.
Thanks for your patience and support!
The Signature Jam
Where cooking meets culture and a dash of delicious chaos.
Available at Feastivity (Johannesburg) & Soute (Cape Town)
R750 pp | 6–60 guests | 10h00–15h30 or 18h00–21h30
Food Jams’ original and most loved experience turns cooking into celebration. Start with a personalised drink and snack, then join a 3.5-hour hosted cooking party. In teams, follow curated recipes—or freestyle—using all provided tools, fresh ingredients, and a stocked pantry.
Choose from Mediterranean, Asian Fusion, Fiesta Latina or a Chef’s Choice Global Tour. End with a long-table feast and plated dessert. Private venue, full service, and dietary needs covered.
No cooking skills required—just appetite, fun and creativity.
The Masterchef Jam
Welcome to the ultimate cook-off—who will rise, who will roast?
Available at Feastivity (Johannesburg) & Soute (Cape Town)
R950 pp | 6–60 guests
This high-stakes Food Jam turns cooking into a fast-paced competition. Begin with a personalised welcome drink and snack, then suit up for a 1.5-hour timed culinary challenge. Teams follow curated recipes, raid a fully stocked pantry and tackle the infamous Mystery Box for surprise twists. Judges award prizes before everyone relaxes with a long-table feast and plated dessert.
Includes all ingredients, tools, private venue, event coordination, and thoughtful dietary catering. It’s perfect for team building, birthdays, or any group that loves pressure-cooker fun and bragging rights. Ready to claim the apron?
The Cook-Off
So, you think you can cook?
Available at Feastivity (Johannesburg) & Soute (Cape Town)
R550 pp | 6–60 guests
Step into the spotlight for a chef-led, 3-hour culinary showdown that blends expert guidance with friendly competition. Begin with a personalised welcome drink and snack, then cook a hands-on main course and plated dessert using fresh ingredients, full pantry, and all tools supplied.
Choose your theme—Viva Mexico, Journey to Japan, La Dolce Vita or French Elegance—each packed with signature flavours and flair.
Created with Culinary Academy South Africa, this experience doubles as social impact while you build serious cooking skills. Private venue, full service, and dietary needs included. Bring your A-game and let the cook-off begin.
Cake It Easy – Decorating 101
Where flour meets flower crowns.
Available exclusively at Soet Studio, Cape Town
R450 pp | 6–16 guests
Skip the baking and dive into pure decorating magic. Begin with themed finger snacks and a signature Soet Spritz, then spend three joyful hours turning a prepped bento cake into edible art. Guided by our resident Cake Boss, you’ll learn pro tips and play with colourful toppings, tools, and creative tricks.
Perfect for beginners or frosting fanatics, this Soet Social Baking session is all about fun—no ovens, no pressure, just sprinkles, laughter and your custom cake to take home (or devour right away). Private venue, event coordination and thoughtful dietary catering included.
The Bake-Off
Whisk it all. Win it all.
Available at Feastivity (Johannesburg), Soute Studio & Soet Studio (Cape Town) R750 pp | 6–60 guests
Step into our Social Baking Studio for a high-energy, sugar-fuelled showdown. Begin with gourmet nibbles and a signature Spritz, then roll up your sleeves to create your own artisan pizza and a show-stopping cake designed by you.
With expert guidance from our baking crew, music in the air and ovens ready, every moment blends creativity and competition.
All tools, ingredients, and event coordination are provided, with full dietary catering and a private venue. Perfect for teams, parties, or anyone who loves friendly kitchen drama. Aprons on, ovens hot—let the bake-off begin.
Foraging – The Wild Flavour Feast
Take a walk on the wild flavour side.
Available in Cape Town & Johannesburg
R2 500 pp | 6–30 guests
Explore nature’s pantry on a 4.5-hour culinary adventure that starts in the wild and ends at a beautifully set table. Guided by expert foragers, gather seasonal, sustainable ingredients along coastal fynbos or forest trails while learning to identify edible plants, herbs and mushrooms. Back in the kitchen, turn your harvest into a rustic, refined feast.
Enjoy a welcome drink and snack, then cook and share a harvest-style meal with plated dessert. All tools, ingredients, private venue, full event coordination and dietary catering are included. It’s more than farm-to-table—it’s forest, field and flavour to feast. Slow down, dig in, and taste the wild.
Kids Food Jam
Big fun for little chefs.
From R650 pp | Ages 6–13 | 8–80 kids
Available at Soet & Soute Studios (Cape Town) and Feastivity Studio (Johannesburg)
Let budding bakers and fearless flavour explorers loose in a fun, safe 2.5-hour kitchen adventure. With music pumping and aprons tied, kids chop, mix and create their own tasty masterpieces while building confidence, teamwork and practical skills.
The jam starts with a themed snack and welcome activity, then moves to a fully guided cooking session using kid-friendly tools and fresh ingredients. Games, music and team challenges keep the energy high. Everyone shares a sit-down meal of their creations and ends with a plated sweet treat. Private venue, event coordination and dietary catering included.
Perfect for birthdays, school holidays or any celebration.
Leadership Reset
Lead with clarity. Cook with courage.
Available at Feastivity (Johannesburg) & Soute or Soet (Cape Town)
R30 000 | for 12 leaders
This one-day programme fuses a powerful Leading Through Chaos workshop with an evening Food Jam to spark fresh thinking and stronger team connections. Designed for seasoned executives or new managers, it offers practical tools to thrive in radical times—no cooking skills required.
Leaders spend the day exploring bold, resilient leadership, then roll up their sleeves to cook together, ending with a shared long-table feast and plated dessert. All tools, ingredients, private venue, event coordination, and full dietary catering are included.
Lead boldly, cook creatively, and leave inspired to guide teams with clarity and courage.
Strategy Jam
Cook up strategy. Serve big ideas.
Available at Feastivity (Johannesburg) & Soute or Soet (Cape Town)
R45 000
Blend high-level planning with culinary creativity in this 1.5-day workshop and Food Jam. Guided sessions help leaders craft innovative strategies, align visions, and set actionable plans for sustainable success—while the evening cooking experience deepens team connection.
The package includes all ingredients, tools, and a fully stocked pantry, plus a long-table feast and plated dessert to celebrate your shared achievements. Private venue, full event coordination, and dietary catering ensure a seamless experience.
Strategic thinking meets hands-on cooking for powerful collaboration and fresh ideas that last well beyond the table.
Team Playshop
Cook together. Win together.
Available at Feastivity (Johannesburg) & Soute or Soet (Cape Town)
R25 000
Strengthen collaboration, communication and trust with a full-day team development workshop combined with an evening Food Jam. Through interactive activities and guided discussions, your group will build a positive culture and sharpen the skills needed for collective success.
The session includes all ingredients, tools and a fully stocked pantry, plus a shared long-table feast and plated dessert. A private venue, complete event coordination, and full dietary catering make the experience seamless.
Perfect for companies looking to unite their teams in a fun, creative setting where stronger bonds lead to better performance.
Picnics
Whether you want a romantic sundowner with your loved one or a large picnic in your garden for a party, we can cater to your requirements.
Bespoke Pop-ups
Let us help you create a unique and exciting culinary experience.
Private Chef
Need help planning a party or intimate dinner at home? Our pro-chefs can cook up a storm in your kitchen!
