Cooking Class in Lahad Datu – Farm-to-Table with Itisha

Join our Sabah cooking class in Lahad Datu – learn to prepare traditional dishes with fresh farm ingredients and enjoy a true farm-to-table experience with Itisha

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Learn, cook and taste Sabah in our hands-on cooking class. Guided by Itisha, you’ll discover authentic local recipes, work with fresh seasonal ingredients from HAK’s Farm and the local market, and enjoy the meal you prepare together. More than just cooking, this class is about connecting with the stories, culture and flavors of Borneo.

Program Overview

Start time: 9:00 am | Duration: approx. 3–4 hours

9:00 am – Welcome & Introduction: Meet Itisha and get an overview of the day’s menu and ingredients.
9:15 am – Farm & Market Ingredients: Learn about the fresh produce used in Sabah’s cuisine – many of them harvested from our farm or sourced at the local market.
9:45 am – Hands-on Cooking: Step into the kitchen and prepare a selection of dishes step by step, guided by Itisha. Depending on the season, this may include jungle ferns, torch ginger, fresh fish, or tropical fruits.
12:00 pm – Shared Meal: Sit down together to enjoy the dishes you’ve cooked in a farm-to-table setting.
1:00 pm – Closing: Time for questions, sharing stories and taking home recipe notes.

Highlights

Learn authentic Sabah recipes in a friendly, hands-on class
Cook with fresh farm and market ingredients
Enjoy a shared meal of the dishes you prepare
Small group size for personal guidance

Duration: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: HAK’s Farm & Kitchen, Lahad Datu

Whether you’re a passionate foodie or simply curious about Sabah’s food culture, our Cooking Class with Itisha is a memorable farm-to-table experience that connects people, ingredients and traditions.