Kenyan Pilau - Saturday, August 8, 2026
Learn how to prepare fragrant East African pilau rice using whole spices, layered aromatics, and traditional cooking techniques that create its signature warmth and depth of flavor.
Served with: Grilled beef and kachumbari salad.
Brief History:
Kenyan pilau developed along the Swahili Coast through centuries of exchange between East African, Arab, Persian, and South Asian communities connected by Indian Ocean trade routes. The dish reflects the movement of spices, culinary knowledge, religion, and culture across the region during periods shaped by commerce, migration, empire, and slavery. Over time, East African communities transformed these influences into a beloved distinctly Swahili rice tradition that remains deeply rooted in Kenyan and coastal East African cuisine today.
Accessibility Note: This event takes place in a historic 100-year-old building and is currently a 4th-floor walk-up. Elevator access is not available at the time of the event. If stairs are a concern, please consider this before purchasing tickets.
$55 + taxes & fees per ticket
Overview
Join Chef Adunni of Taste Tutor for a global cooking series exploring rice traditions, techniques, and cultural storytelling through food. Each 2½ hour hands-on rice cooking experience explores iconic dishes from across the African diaspora, and beyond, and includes guided instruction, shared dining, and thoughtfully prepared accompaniments served alongside the featured rice dish. This class series is designed for people who love good food, good music, and learning without pressure.
Each class is interactive, communal, and focused on real techniques, from seasoning and layering flavor to perfecting texture and timing and is hosted in a beautiful historic downtown Seattle loft.
To keep this series accessible, each class includes 2 community spots for participants who may need financial support. Guests may choose to donate a spot at checkout.
This series is rooted in education, cultural appreciation, and shared culinary experience and is about building flavor, trusting your instincts, and enjoying the process, not perfection!
Whether you come with friends or solo, you’ll leave having cooked an authentic rice dish, connected with others, and hopefully fallen a little more in love with cooking.
Small group, hands-on
Music, vibes, and skyline views
No prior cooking experience needed
Who This Class Is Perfect For
Folks who love RICE! and other food but want more confidence in the kitchen
Solo attendees, friends, and couples
Anyone who wants to learn authentic techniques and flavor-building, not just follow recipes
Highlights
2 hours
under 18 with parent or legal guardian
In person
Paid parking
Doors at 2:00 PM
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Agenda
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Arrival and Introduction
On time arrival and introductions. Wash your hands, grab your apron, pick a work station.
2:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Rice Cooking
Chef will guide participants through the preparation of the day's rice dish.
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Eating
Chef will guide participants through the preparation of the day's rice dish.
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Clean up
Pack up your left overs. Stack all your dirty dishes at the corner of your table and place your aprons in laundry, say your goodbyes.