Private Event T&Cs

By paying, you agree to these terms. This package is for private celebrations, taking place at our studio only.

Booking for a company? Corporate Event T&Cs →
Joining a public class? Public Cooking Class T&Cs →

1Pricing
  • R1,250 per person including VAT.
  • Minimum 10 guests required. If fewer, a session fee of R12,500 applies.
  • Complimentary beverage bar setup: with our full range of cordials, tonic water, soft drinks and garnishes. Please bring the gin, wine or beer.
  • Maximum capacity: 14 for winter (May–Sept), 18 for summer to incorporate outdoor seating.
Host bonus
Bring 12 guests.
We will cover you & partner.
No 14th guest? The second place becomes a cooking class voucher.
Sample quoteTotal incl. VAT
Up to 10 guestsR12,500minimum session fee
12 guestsR15,000R1,250 per guest
13 guestsR15,00013th on us + 1 voucher
14 guestswinter maxR15,00013th + 14th on us
16 guestssummer onlyR17,500R1,250 per guest + 2 free seats
18 guestssummer maxR20,000R1,250 per guest + 2 free seats
2Payment
  • Pay within 5 days of confirmation via EFT, or the date is released.
  • Booking within 21 days of the event: pay immediately.
3Final details (1 week before)
  • Confirm guest numbers and dietary needs 1 week before.
  • After that, guest numbers can’t be reduced. No refunds for guests who don’t attend.
  • Other changes after that: R500 admin fee.
  • Special diets may cost extra (typically R100 per person).
  • You choose a class, not individual dishes.
4On the day
  • Arrive 15 minutes early. A late start may shorten the class.
  • Overtime: R1,500 per hour after a 30-minute grace period, billed per 20 minutes.
  • Evening classes end by 10pm.
  • Address sent via WhatsApp 5 days before.
5Cancelling or moving your date
When you tell usCancel · Reschedule
30+ daysFreeor reschedule free
15–30 days25%or R1,000 to reschedule
4–14 days50%or R2,000 to reschedule
3 days – 24 hrs75%or R3,000 to reschedule
Under 24 hrs100%Reschedule not available
No-show100%Reschedule not available
  • Rescheduled events must happen within 3 months.
  • Force majeure: the event is postponed, to be rescheduled within 3 months. We do not cover travel costs.
6Allergens & halal requirements
  • Our kitchen uses gluten, soy, sesame, shellfish and peanuts. It is not allergen-free.
  • Halal classes use halal-certified meat, with no pork and no alcohol. Equipment is shared with other classes. We are not halal-certified.

Read the full answer: Is Umami Halal? →

7Alcohol consumption
  • On arrival: one welcome drink from our beverage bar. Add your own gin if you like.
  • Then 90 minutes of cooking: no alcohol while we cook, for safety and so everyone learns.
  • Drinks are welcome again with the meal: up to 1 bottle of wine, or four beers or mixed drinks (e.g. G&T), per person.
  • No shots, neat spirits or whisky. Anyone clearly intoxicated will be asked to leave.
8Recipe & content protection
  • Our recipes, methods and class content belong to Umami Food Studio.
  • You are welcome to cook them at home and share photos of your evening. Please don’t publish or share the recipes themselves, including on blogs, social media or in publications.
9General
  • Photos may be taken for promotion. Tell us if you prefer not to appear.
  • Menus may change with ingredient availability.
  • Guests attend at their own risk. We are not liable for loss, theft, injury, allergic reaction or damage, except where caused by our negligence.
  • Cooking class vouchers are valid for 3 months, transferable and have no cash value.
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Last updated: 29 September 2026