THE OCEAN HARVEST TABLE FOOD EXPERIENCE.
THE CAPE ATLANTIC WILD FOOD EXPERIENCE.
Forage the ocean. Gather the ingredients. Cook what you've discovered.
What if your lunch started beneath the surface of the Atlantic?
Dive into one of Cape Town's extraordinary coastal environments and discover the edible treasures of the sea.
With guidance from your experienced adventure and PADI certified guide, you'll explore the shoreline through snorkelling and free-diving, learning about the marine environment while foraging for selected edible ocean ingredients such as seaweed, shells and snails where conditions and regulations permit.
Then comes the transformation. Return to shore, work with your gathered ingredients and locally sourced herbs, and participate in preparing and cooking a unique ocean-to-table meal in a spectacular natural setting.
Smell it. Taste it. Cook it.
THE SAMPLE ITINERARY
ARRIVE + CONNECT
Meet your guide and settle into the coastal environment with a short introduction, safety briefing and overview of the day's experience.
SNORKEL, FREE-DIVE + FORAGE
Enter the water for a guided snorkelling and free-diving adventure, discovering the marine environment and selected edible ocean ingredients where conditions and regulations permit.
GATHER & PREPARE INGREDIENTS
Return to shore with your discoveries and begin preparing them alongside locally sourced herbs and complementary ingredients.
LEARN, COOK & CREATE
Get hands-on with the cooking experience as your ocean finds are transformed into a unique Cape-inspired meal.
OCEAN TO FEAST
Sit back, savour the meal you've helped create and enjoy the surroundings, stories and flavours of Cape Town's coastline.
WHATS INCLUDED
Half-Day Adventure & Food Experience Start time 8am till 2pm. Inclusive of Lunch.
Private Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off — Travel comfortably between your Cape Town accommodation and the experience location with private, dedicated transport.
Guided Rock Pool & Kelp Forest Forage — Explore Cape Town's intertidal and underwater environments alongside our accredited dive team, discovering the marine life and seasonal edible ingredients of the coastline.
Professional Snorkelling & Dive Gear — All essential equipment is provided, including masks, snorkels, wetsuits and other required gear, subject to conditions and participant requirements.
Coastal Ingredient Identification Session — Learn to recognise selected edible coastal ingredients, understand their seasonality and discover how they can be responsibly harvested and prepared.
Post-Dive Coastal Snacks — Refuel after your ocean adventure with a selection of light, locally inspired snacks.
Fynbos Chai Tea — Warm up and reconnect on shore with a fragrant botanical chai inspired by the indigenous Cape fynbos landscape.
Interactive Cooking Demonstrations — Watch, learn and get involved as your coastal discoveries are transformed into delicious dishes using seasonal ingredients and locally inspired techniques.
Seasonal Ocean-to-Table Lunch Feast — Sit down to a generous, chef-inspired feast celebrating the flavours of the Cape, incorporating your foraged ingredients where appropriate.
Dessert — Finish the experience with a seasonal dessert created to complement the meal.
Local Wine & Botanical Cocktails — Enjoy a selection of locally sourced wine and creative botanical cocktails designed to complement the flavours of the experience.
Expert Guidance Throughout — From ocean exploration and responsible foraging to ingredient identification, preparation and dining, you're guided throughout the entire journey.
