Events & Courses
We like to say that Ginger and Lime is like a blank canvas, ready for anything that may be thrown at us! We accommodate a range of private events and special occasions.
Corporate team building
Forge stronger connections through interactive cooking in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.
Celebrations
Host milestone events like birthdays, bachelorettes, and anniversaries in a warm, elegant space.
Guest chefs
Experience culinary magic as we host renowned chefs such as Liam Tomlin, Siba Mtongana, and Michelin-starred Rikku O’Donnchu.
MasterChef events
Dive into friendly competitions where teams can flex their culinary creativity with fresh, local ingredients.
Product launches
Launch recipe books, host media events, or unveil new products in a dynamic space built for food lovers.
Photo & Film shoots
A stylish, functional kitchen and lush surroundings make our venue perfect for media projects, commercials, and editorial spreads.
Kid's parties
A fun and safe environment where kids can decorate cupcakes, build their own burgers, and enjoy foodie-themed games.
Taste of the Cape
Discover a curated braai experience with Cape Malay-inspired dishes, tailored for travel groups and food lovers.
Upcoming courses
“A fabulous evening had by all. It was great – such a wonderful group of people…”
Summer Season Series with Chef Paula
Due to high demand, Ginger & Lime is thrilled to bring back public cooking classes at our Food Studio in Fresnaye! Chef Paula will be leading a new lineup of courses, celebrating the flavors of the season.
The following scheduled courses are:
Asian Fusion – 12 March
The evening begins at 5:30pm with a welcome drink and appetizers, followed by an immersive 3.5-hour session exploring Asian flavours. (Guests are asked to depart by 9:30pm due to residential area guidelines.)
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Appetisers: Sushi rice squares topped with oyster flavoured mushrooms
Crispy wontons topped with Miso cream cheese and spicy prawn
Starters: Prawn/chicken mince and vegetarian potstickers with a Vietnamese dipping sauce
Mains: Chicken/prawn Pad Thai noodles
Sesame cucumber salad
Baked white fish with Asian crust
Ginger coconut sweet potato puree
Dessert: Ginger & Lime tart with coconut base and a ginger & lime glaze
Guest chef events
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Vegan Cooking Classes with Emma-Claire
Emma-Claire is returning to Ginger & Lime to offer her popular plant-based cooking classes. Emma produced Plant Forward Kitchen for Food at Google, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America and she’s been a show curator for 3 years on the Good Life and Plant Powered Shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Her approach to food is wholesome, using organic ingredients wherever possible to create uncomplicated, flavourful dishes that celebrate the true essence of seasonal produce. Eating as we should and living brighter. Emma-Claire loves to travel and experience different cultures and food, bringing elements of her travels back and integrating them into her everyday life and work projects. Sharing these experiences in the kitchen and bringing a crowd together is what brings Emma the most joy.
10th April: Learn how to make a quick pickle, chickpea flour pancakes, cream cheese, an egg replacement and a few basic sauces, both savoury and sweet
- Pickles & seasonal veg | bagna cauda
- Socca | autumn greens | smashed avocado | gremolata
- Slow cooked leeks | butterbean puree | harissa sunflower seed cream cheese
Grilled mushroom steak | miso mole | aioli | crispy onion
Sundried tomato | grape | kale caesar | tahini dressing | herbed parmesan - Chocolate fondant | coconut vanilla anglaise
15 May: Make a few trending sauces and condiments, almond milk and flour and flavourful vegetable dishes
- Olive focaccia | pumpkin seed romesco
- Charred hispi cabbage | hummus | burnt orange | za’atar
- Celeriac potato galette | zhoug
Crispy chilli sesame aubergine | butter lettuce | lemon mayo
Sautéed winter greens | nutty gamashio | garlic crisps - Winter fruit crumble | rose & pistachio | vanilla whipped cream