The Purple Fig Cooking School

The Purple Fig Cooking School The Purple Fig Cooking School- A Proudly Namibian Institution with a focus on The Culinary Arts in Namibia.

We train Professional Chefs, and offer Short Courses. We have an amazing interactive and fun platform- with our Social Cooking Classes.

Finally – we can show you how the Tarte Tatins turned out! Same recipe. Same class. Five completely different results.Sw...
13/07/2026

Finally – we can show you how the Tarte Tatins turned out!
Same recipe. Same class. Five completely different results.
Swipe through and have a look — comment which one makes your tummy excited? 👀

Brunch at the new Chrismann at The Trading Post in Swakopmund was an absolute highlight and a true celebration of though...
06/07/2026

Brunch at the new Chrismann at The Trading Post in Swakopmund was an absolute highlight and a true celebration of thoughtful cooking.

I ordered the Eggs Benedict, served on a beautifully baked sourdough croissant instead of the traditional English muffin. The croissant was buttery, light, and wonderfully crisp, adding an incredible crunch that elevated every bite. The eggs were perfectly poached, while the hollandaise was rich, velvety, and beautifully balanced.

The homemade onion pickles added just the right amount of acidity to cut through the richness, and the generous scattering of freshly grown microherbs brought freshness, aroma, and vibrant colour to the plate. Every component had a purpose, creating a dish with an exceptional balance of flavour, texture, and presentation.

Combined with warm, attentive service, this was one of the finest breakfast experiences I've had in Namibia. If you appreciate food crafted with skill, passion, and attention to detail, Chrismanns is an absolute must when visiting Swakopmund.

The look on his face says it all. Our students tackled one of the classics, Tarte Tatin. Caramelised fruit, buttery past...
22/06/2026

The look on his face says it all.
Our students tackled one of the classics, Tarte Tatin. Caramelised fruit, buttery pastry, flipped upside down and prayed over until it comes out looking like this.

The Tarte Tatin is one of those dishes that feels impossible right up until the moment it isn't. It tests your caramel, your pastry, your timing - and your nerves when you flip it.

Filling they built from scratch. A plate they styled themselves.This isn't from a restaurant. This was made by a student...
16/06/2026

Filling they built from scratch. A plate they styled themselves.
This isn't from a restaurant. This was made by a student.
Every crisp layer of that pastry was handled by hand, brushed, layered, and baked until it looked exactly like this. The sauce drag, the crumb, the garnish - all of it intentional. All of it learned.

This is the standard we hold our students to at The Purple Fig.
Not "good enough for a student." Just good!

She's not following a recipe right now.She's learning to trust her hands.Getting the dough to this point took more attem...
08/06/2026

She's not following a recipe right now.
She's learning to trust her hands.
Getting the dough to this point took more attempts than you might realise. That's the point.
At The Purple Fig, we don't just teach students to cook. We teach them to understand food.

Enrolments are open for 2027 - link in bio.

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Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Windhoek
10005

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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