The Culinary Studio MFK

2026 CULINARY CALENDAR PREVIEW
At The Culinary Studio MFK, Mmopane

Skill-Centred. Mature. Rooted in the Joy of Real Cooking.

Whether you're returning to sharpen your skills or joining us for the first time — our 2026 culinary lineup brings carefully curated, in-person classes that go beyond social media tutorials. Learn to cook and bake with confidence, context, and joy.

🔲 TRAINERS FEATURE

▪️ Chef Joylene – Lead Trainer, Baking Courses
▪️ Chef Kunta – Lead Trainer, Global Cooking Series
▪️ Chef Bakang – Lead Trainer, Setswana Cuisine
▪️ Special Guests – Preserves, Indian & Chinese Cooking (TBD)

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🔲 WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026

▪️ Baking Classes – Four-week series every even month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct)
▪️ Cooking Classes – One featured workshop per month (3rd Sunday), rotating global flavours
▪️ Traditional Setswana Cooking – Every 4 months, starting February
▪️ Preserves-Making & Pickling – Hands-on classes for home and pantry
▪️ Indian & Chinese Flavours – Coming soon in our rotating chef calendar

🔲 CLASS FEATURES

▪️ Small, focused group settings
▪️ Taught by industry professionals
▪️ No prior experience required
▪️ All materials provided
▪️ Certificate of Completion
▪️ Mature, welcoming learning space

🔲 LOCATION

The Culinary Studio MFK
Mmopane, Botswana (Before GUC)

🔲 CONTACT & BOOKING

▪️ Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/mHm9jV5bg8
▪️ Enquries WhatsApp: 73 961 421
▪️ Website: https://mfkbw.weebly.com/culinarystudiomfk.html
▪️ FB Page: MFK Gardens Centre

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*THE CULINARY STUDIO MFK – BEGINNER BAKING COURSE*
4 Hands-On Saturday Sessions:
*Oct 25 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 | Nov 29, 2025*
🕜 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Mmopane

*This isn’t a class about sprinkles and icing for kids.*
This is baking reimagined for the discerning adult — the executive, the professional, the homemaker who wants to master the art of delighting family and friends with truly good bakes.

▪️ Learn the techniques behind fine cakes, pastries, and warm, satisfying home bakes
▪️ Whether you join all 4 sessions or select only a few, each one builds your practical skill and confidence
▪️ Taught by *Baker Joylene* — 20+ years of professional kitchen and training experience
▪️ Includes *brunch & certificate*
▪️ Price: *P1600 for full course* | Lay-by options available | Group discounts for 2+ people

*You don’t need to sell baked goods to justify learning them.*
You just need to love how it feels to serve your loved ones something exceptional that you made with your own hands — a moist cake, crisp biscuit, flaky pastry — done right.

Perfect for:
▪️ Professionals seeking a creative, grounding weekend skill
▪️ Adults who want more than just “quick tips”
▪️ Home entertainers who love to serve with pride
▪️ Spouses or parents who enjoy creating memorable moments at the table

*FEE STRUCTURE & DISCOUNTS*
▪️ Standard Rate: P450 per class (includes brunch & certificate)
▪️ Bring-A-Friend Deal: 5% OFF
▪️ Group of 4+: 10% OFF
▪️ Small Group Rate (min 6 participants): P600

📲 *To Register*: https://forms.office.com/r/mHm9jV5bg8
*Ask a Question*: WhatsApp 73 961 421
🔗 Full Details: https://mfkbw.weebly.com/bakingclasses.html

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*THE CULINARY STUDIO MFK – WHAT’S COOKING? *

2025 was a year of reckoning for us.

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After nearly two years of business disruption, we were grateful to see our farmers classes at MFK Gardens - The Urban Farmer Centre (our brother company and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Foods) regain momentum — with working farmers steadily joining our regenerative agriculture training across the country. Their commitment showed us that the right people will always come when the purpose is clear.

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But this year also challenged us to take a good, hard look at The Culinary Studio.

With the rise of social media cooking channels, baking reels, and algorithm-driven lessons, we asked ourselves: *what can we offer that YouTube and TikTok can’t? *
As it turns out, quite a lot.

Social media gives you ideas — but not transformation.
It shows you recipes — but doesn’t teach judgment.
It entertains — but rarely equips you to stand with confidence in your kitchen.

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So, we reimagined what our studio could mean — not for trend-followers, but for those who take their love for food seriously. For home chefs who want to delight their families. For grown-ups who want to master a skill they can pass on. For professionals who are simply tired of ordering in — and want to create something with their hands again.

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*In 2026, The Culinary Studio MFK will run differently. *

▪️ Classes won’t just be grouped by recipes — but by themes of confidence, flavour, and purpose.
▪️ Baking isn’t just about cupcakes — it’s about understanding structure, moisture, and temperature.
▪️ Cooking isn’t a checklist — it’s a language. And we’re here to help you speak it fluently.

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Design Logic:
▪️ Jan–Apr: Foundational skills + life integration
▪️ May–Aug: High engagement, deep taste explorations
▪️ Sep–Dec: Relationship reflection, intuition mastery, celebration.

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🔲 WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026
▪️ Baking Classes – Four-week series every even month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct)
▪️ Cooking Classes – One featured workshop per month (3rd Sunday), rotating themes
▪️ Traditional Setswana Cooking – Every 4 months, starting February
▪️ Preserves-Making & Pickling – Hands-on classes for home and pantry
▪️ Indian & Chinese Flavours – Coming soon in our rotating chef calendar

We’re returning to the *soul of cooking* — clear instruction, hands-on practice, and trainers who walk with you through the mistakes, doubts, and victories.

Because once you master the logic of cooking or baking, you never go back.

You grow forward.

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🧁 LAST CALL: Beginner Baking Course
Starts This Saturday – Just 4 Days Away!
Mmopane | Aug 23–24 & Aug 30–31 | 1:30PM–4:30PM

We’re wrapping up registration for our Beginner Baking Course — a 4-lesson weekend series perfect for anyone wanting to bake for family, friends, or future income.

📅 Schedule:
* Sat, Aug 23 – Intro + Biscuits
* Sun, Aug 24 – Scones & Muffins
* Sat, Aug 30 – Sponge Cakes
* Sun, Aug 31 – Pastries

👩🏾‍🍳 Trainer: Chef Joylene (20+ years of experience)

✅ Hands-on learning in small groups
✅ Certificate of Participation
✅ Relaxed, beginner-friendly space
✅ Lay-by & group discounts available

📍 MFK Culinary Studio, Mmopane
📲 WhatsApp to register: +267 73 961 421
🔗 More info: https://mfkbw.weebly.com/bakingcoursepart1.html

💬 Join the Class Group: WhatsApp Group Chat

⏳ Final spots filling — reserve yours now!



With appreciation to:
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*BEGINNER COOKING (CONTINENTAL) LESSONS*
| Mmopane, Botswana

*Learn. Cook. Enjoy.*
*Weekend Beginner Classes – August 2025*
(Saturdays & Sundays | 10AM – 1PM)
*Evening Advanced Classes – September 2025*
(Mondays | 5PM – 8PM)

At *The Culinary Studio MFK*, we offer relaxed, hands-on lessons for beginner home cooks—no pressure, no competition—just good food and even better company.

Whether you’re unwinding after a busy week or discovering the joy of cooking for the first time, this is your space to reconnect with food and people you love.

Led by *Chef Victor Kunta, a seasoned restaurant chef known for his warm, practical teaching style, you’ll prepare real meals using real techniques—*mains, sides, and everything in between.

🔪 WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

* Core cooking skills and kitchen confidence
* Hands-on experience preparing delicious meals
* Insight into seasoning, timing, and presentation
* A supportive learning space to grow at your own pace

🍽️ PICK THE LESSONS YOU WANT THIS AUGUST:

* *Sun, August 3* – Kitchen Confidence & Essentials
* *Sun, August 10* – Heat, Seasoning & Simple Proteins – Roast Chicken

💼 FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS:

* *Short-format weekend classes*
* *Flexible payment plans*
* *Participation certificates provided*
* *Tea break included*

💸 FEES & OFFERS:
* *P400 per lesson* (minimum 6 participants)
* *P600 per lesson* (private classes with 3-5 participants)
* *P900 per lesson* (individual classes with 1-2 participants)
* Bring-a-Friend Deal – 5% OFF
* Group of 4 – 10% OFF

📌 Registration & payment due one week in advance to confirm your seat and receive pre-class prep materials.

🔗 *Register now*: [https://mfkbw.weebly.com/cookingclasses.html]
💬 *WhatsApp*: +267 73 961 421
📱 [Join WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IYbki5q60Zi9EIm3HgrhX7)

> 🍳 *Confidence in the Kitchen Begins Here*
> A few hours. A few skills. A lifelong impact.

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*SETSWANA COOKING CLASSES*
Learn. Cook. Celebrate Heritage.

*New Schedule: Ongoing Year-Round*
*2nd Saturday of Even Months (10AM – 1PM)*
*2nd Monday of Odd Months (5PM – 8PM)*
📍 The Culinary Studio MFK | Mmopane, Botswana

At The Culinary Studio MFK, we offer relaxed, hands-on lessons for anyone eager to learn *authentic Setswana cooking* — no pressure, no competition — just rich flavours and the joy of learning together.

We’re proud to introduce a *young but determined lady* who, in the short time she has been in the industry, is already proving to be a *formidable force in showcasing Setswana cuisine. Don’t let her years fool you — as she teaches, she naturally carries forward the **rich Tswana heritage and culture* deeply rooted in each dish, delivering a culinary experience that awakens *all the senses — body, mind, and soul*.

Led with warmth, patience, and deep knowledge, you’ll prepare real Setswana meals through hands-on practice — learning the stories, techniques, and small secrets behind each dish.

🔪 *WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:*

* Core Setswana cooking skills & cultural insights
* Step-by-step guidance preparing traditional & contemporary dishes
* Understanding of ingredients, preparation, timing & presentation
* A supportive, relaxed learning space where every question is welcome

🍽️ *CLASS TOPICS:*

* Kitchen Confidence & Setswana Essentials
* Traditional Market-to-Table Cooking
* Everyday Balanced Setswana Meals
* Mastering Stews, Gravies & Flavours

💼 *FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS, EXPATRIATES & HOME COOKS:*

* Short-format weekend and evening classes
* Flexible payment options
* Certificates of Participation provided
* Light refreshments included
* More information: https://mfkbw.weebly.com/cookingclasses.html

💸 FEES & OFFERS:
* *P400 per lesson* (minimum 6 participants)
* *P600 per lesson* (private classes with 3-5 participants)
* *P900 per lesson* (individual classes with 1-2 participants)
* Bring-a-Friend Deal – 5% OFF
* Group of 4 – 10% OFF

📌 Registration & payment due one week in advance to confirm your seat and receive pre-class prep materials.
*Register Now:*
*WhatsApp:* +267 73 961 421
Join Pre-class Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IHJAxFPM0mgK7IWKjDUxVM

> 🍳 “Setswana Flavours — From Our Grandmothers to Your Kitchen”
> A few hours. A few recipes. A lifelong heritage preserved.

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*BEGINNER BAKING COURSE*
4-LESSON WEEKEND COURSE
Mmopane, Botswana

*Bake Well. Bake Smart.*
*Saturday & Sunday Classes | Starts August 23, 2025 (Sat)*
NEW TIME SLOT | 1.30PM–4.30PM

Whether you're baking for loved ones or laying the groundwork for a future business, this course is designed to build your skills and confidence—one batch at a time.

Led by *Chef Joylene*, a highly experienced baker and trainer with 20+ years in cakes, pastries, and recipe development, these hands-on sessions focus on practical techniques that work in home kitchens and small baking ventures.

WHY JOIN?

* Short, focused weekend classes
* No pressure, no long-term commitment
* Learn side-by-side with others on the same journey
* Ideal for hobbyists and early-stage entrepreneurs

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

* Sat, August 23 – Intro + Biscuits
* Sun, August 24 – Scones & Muffins
* Sat, August 30 – Sponge Cakes
* Sun, August 31 – Pastries
* More information here: (https://mfkbw.weebly.com/bakingcoursepart1.html)

COURSE FEE & OFFERS:
* *P1,600 total* (P400 per lesson)
* Bring-a-Friend: 5% OFF
* Group of 4: 10% OFF
* Lay-by payment options available → [View Plans](https://mfkbw.weebly.com/schedule_fees.html)

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

* Hands-on training by Chef Joylene
* Participation certificate
* Tea break
* Supportive learning environment

📌 *REGISTER EARLY* to receive your pre-class materials.
🔗 Full details: [https://mfkbw.weebly.com/bakingcoursepart1.html]
📲 WhatsApp: +267 73 961 421
💬 [Join Group Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FvehPoAKe5y0XCxGDUiwny)

> 🧁 “You don’t need to be a professional baker—just someone ready to start.”

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COOK LIKE A PRO. BAKE LIKE A MASTER!
GET DETAILS FROM OUR WHATSAPP QUICK SHARING
🧑‍🍳 Spring 2025 Classes | The Culinary Studio MFK

Short-format, hands-on cooking & baking workshops for:
✔️ Executives
✔️ Urban professionals
✔️ Passionate home cooks

August–November 2025:
Global cuisines – French, Indian, Chinese/Korean
Artisanal bread, pastries & confectionery
Flexible half-day and full-course formats
Bring-a-friend: 5% off | Group of 4: 10% off
In-person workshops | Mmopane (near Gaborone)

Learn more & register:
🔗 [www.myfarmhousekitchensbw.com/culinarystudiomfk.html]
📞 WhatsApp: +267 73 961 421

Let’s cook together. Limited spaces!

NEW COOKING & BAKING CLASS DETAILS HERE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!🧁
Join us this July & August 2025 at The Culinary Studio MFK — now featuring our brand-new Setswana Cooking Lessons! 🇧🇼✨

Whether you're into:
- Continental dishes
- Baking (Beginner & Advanced)
- Indian flavours (coming soon)
- Local Setswana favourites

— we’ve got a class for you!

💬 Choose your preferred group to stay updated:
🔗 Continental: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IYbki5q60Zi9EIm3HgrhX7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IYbki5q60Zi9EIm3HgrhX7)
🔗 Baking: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FvehPoAKe5y0XCxGDUiwny](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FvehPoAKe5y0XCxGDUiwny)
🔗 Setswana: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IHJAxFPM0mgK7IWKjDUxVM](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IHJAxFPM0mgK7IWKjDUxVM)
🔗 Indian: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KBy6ie8kAc53rfzLV3sHSS](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KBy6ie8kAc53rfzLV3sHSS)

Need flexibility? Ask about our lay-by payment plans — we’re here to help you get started.

DM us or click to join a group and begin your cooking journey today.

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🍛✨ *Seeking a Master of Indian Home Cooking!*

Do you carry the rich traditions of Indian cuisine in your hands? We’re looking for an experienced Indian cook to join The Culinary Studio MFK and lead hands-on classes for beginners eager to learn the real art of Indian cooking — *both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.*

Share not only your recipes but the heritage that makes Indian food so magical.

📍 Mmopane | Paid sessions | Mon evenings or Sat mornings
📲 DM us or WhatsApp to apply.

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Still Thinking About Joining?

Good day,

We noticed you’ve shown interest earlier. As classes are starting soon, may we assist with any final questions or arrangements to make your participation easier?

If schedule is an issue, we can also explore possible alternate dates.

Feel free to reply here. We’re happy to help.

Warm regards,
Ms Sheila Damodaran
Education Team Lead
MFK Culinary Studio Team