explore KENYA

Bring the rich, hearty flavors of Kenya into your kitchen with our Kenyan cooking kit. Discover comforting dishes, aromatic spices, and the traditions that bring people together around the table.

Gluten Free

Spice and sauce mixes included are gluten-free. Recipes are designed to work with gluten-free ingredients.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian spices and sauce mixes are included. Every recipe includes clear vegetarian/vegan instructions and easy ingredient swaps - even if meat appears in the photos (for non-vegetarians).

How do you want to Explore Kenya?
explore KENYA kit
For family fun and educational adventures

Turn mealtime into a fun, hands-on learning experience as you explore the cuisine, geography, history, art, and culture of Kenya. Learn all about the Ethiopian cuisine that is based on local ingredients and immigrant clustering.

Perfect for curious kids or homeschool families. See what’s inside the Family Kit.

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For date night and cultural gatherings with friends

Spice up your date night or wow your guests with globally inspired dishes from Kenya paired with expertly crafted cocktails, mocktails, wine and beer suggestions. Learn about Brazil as a country and the Ethiopian cuisine that is based on local ingredients and immigrant clustering. See what’s inside the Adult Kit.

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Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).

other ways to EXPLORE

What’s Inside Kenya Family Box?

3 Authentic Kenyan Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Kenyan Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Kenya Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Kenya Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Kenya's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

3 Authentic Kenyan Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Kenyan Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Kenya Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Kenya Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

What’s Inside Kenya Family Box?
16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Kenya's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

What’s Inside Kenya Family Box?
Recipe details

Recipe details

The recipes reflect well-known Kenyan dishes and hearty, comforting flavor profiles, from grilled specialties to rich stews and vibrant sides, while the cultural booklet introduces you to traditions, regional diversity, and everyday life across Kenya. These 3 popular Kenyan recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.

Kuku Paka with Rice

Kuku Paka with Rice

This is a popular Kenyan coastal dish that is a great representation of the country’s many cultural influences – from local African to European and Indian. Kuku is Swahili for “chicken” while Paka is Bengali for “delicious” – in short “delicious chicken!” It requires grilling of marinated meat before braising it in a spiced coconut sauce.

Nyama/Githeri with Ugali and Sukuma Wiki

Nyama/Githeri with Ugali and Sukuma Wiki

Nyama means “meat” while ugali means “mush” in Swahili. Ugali is the most common Kenyan staple and is served with everyday meals alongside vegetables and meat stew. It is made from white cornmeal that is cooked with boiling water until it reaches a dense texture. A classic Kenyan beef stew / vegetarian stew accompanied with ugali and Sukuma wiki is the ultimate comfort food in Kenyan households!

East African Pilau with Kachumbari

East African Pilau with Kachumbari

ilau can be found in most parts of Eastern Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania. It is a one-pot rice meal cooked with spices and meat, and it is a popular dish for special occasions like public holidays, weddings and parties. Unlike its Indian counterpart of Biryani Rice, Pilau is less spicy, but still full of flavor!

Kuku Paka with Rice

This is a popular Kenyan coastal dish that is a great representation of the country’s many cultural influences – from local African to European and Indian. Kuku is Swahili for “chicken” while Paka is Bengali for “delicious” – in short “delicious chicken!” It requires grilling of marinated meat before braising it in a spiced coconut sauce.

Nyama/Githeri with Ugali and Sukuma Wiki

Nyama means “meat” while ugali means “mush” in Swahili. Ugali is the most common Kenyan staple and is served with everyday meals alongside vegetables and meat stew. It is made from white cornmeal that is cooked with boiling water until it reaches a dense texture. A classic Kenyan beef stew / vegetarian stew accompanied with ugali and Sukuma wiki is the ultimate comfort food in Kenyan households!

East African Pilau with Kachumbari

ilau can be found in most parts of Eastern Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania. It is a one-pot rice meal cooked with spices and meat, and it is a popular dish for special occasions like public holidays, weddings and parties. Unlike its Indian counterpart of Biryani Rice, Pilau is less spicy, but still full of flavor!

Discover Kenya

Discover Kenya

KENYA, located in East Africa, is known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. From the savannas of the Maasai Mara to the shores of the Indian Ocean, Kenya is a land of striking beauty and deep traditions. Home to more than 40 ethnic groups, it is celebrated as the cradle of humankind and a symbol of harmony between nature and culture. Kenyan cuisine is known for its hearty, comforting flavors, featuring grilled meats, stews, and fragrant spices influenced by African, Indian, and coastal traditions. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked Kenyan food before.

Discover Kenya Discover Kenya

FAQs

eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages - designed for ages 5 and up with adult guidance. Family Edition kits are ideal for kids and parents cooking together, while Adult Edition boxes include drink pairings for date nights and group gatherings.

• Families looking for fun quality time together • Parents who want to cook with their kids • Homeschool families and cultural learning activities • Gift-givers looking for meaningful, educational experiences • Curious young explorers who love discovering the world

• Couples planning at-home date nights • Hosts looking for a unique dinner party idea • Foodies who enjoy global flavors • Gift-givers seeking an experience-based present • Adults with dietary preferences, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options.

Dried spice blends typically last over two years. Sauces are hot-filled and Cornell Food Tech approved, with a shelf life of over one year unopened. Fresh batches are produced monthly.

You can choose individual country boxes or build your own bundle by selecting the specific countries you’d like to explore - all shipped together in one shipment. For our monthly subscription, you’ll receive a new featured country box each month. Country selection is not available with the subscription.

Some of our country boxes are suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets because the spice blends and sauce mixes included in those boxes are gluten-free and vegetarian. These boxes are specially identified as Gluten-Free or Vegetarian-Optional. Vegetarian-Optional means that while some recipes may traditionally include meat, we provide clear vegetarian and vegan cooking instructions along with easy ingredient swap suggestions.

We currently ship to all U.S. states and Canada. Orders are processed within 2–3 business days, and delivery times vary depending on the shipping address and carrier. Please check your order tracking for details. Shipping of explore boxes is free for customers in the continental United States, with an additional fee for Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. We also offer expedited shipping within the U.S. for an additional cost.

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Overall rating: 4.383889 / 5 from 1589 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Explore KENYA offers a delightful experience with delicious meals, a variety of countries, and high-quality food. Customers appreciate the great idea and the perfect gift for various age groups. However, some find the ingredients sparse and overpriced.

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  • Country Variety: 5%
  • Overall Idea: 5%
  • Gift Suitability: 5%
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Review highlights

  • "It has easy recipes to follow, nice presentation and fun little things for younger kids to do as well as older."Stephanie E.
  • "All the Eat to Explore boxes come with high quality recipes, quality ingredients and top notch information."Autumn B.
  • "We love that the meals and literature fit in Perfectly with our World Government Independent Study Course."Denise F.

Reviews

Still checking it out, but so far, so good.

"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."

Abigail M. (5/5)

The BEST Stay Home Date Night!

"We thoroughly enjoyed this Italy kit. It was thoughtfully put together and it makes for a really great few date nights! After doing our first one, we are both looking forward to cooking our next meal from our kitchen together!"

Katrina W. (5/5)

Explore France

"I provided this to my clients after their cruise to France. They all loved it, and really thought it was unique. They also said that the chicken came out just like the recipe and was so moist and tasty."

Dana O. (5/5)

Best buy ever!

"We have gotten all the kits from each country and our family really enjoys them! They're educational, not only for the kids but for us adults as well. The recipes bring us together as we learn facts about different countries, cooking techniques, and trying new food."

Lyndsi G. (5/5)

Great Homeschooling Activity!

"It was such a great experience shopping for the ingredients together as a family and then coming home to cook it together! Such a great learning activity to add to homeschooling. My daughter is 4 and loved this whole experience! She got to learn about Greece too and then eat a dish we personally made. How fun is that!?"

Sophia X. (5/5)

Easy recipes to enjoy

"My 12y made Jamaican Curry. It came out delicious."

Aaliyah #. (5/5)

Excellent for homeschooling

"Kids love exploring the world with this subscription. They love cooking the recipes. Instructions are easy to follow, and dishes are delicious! The passport and the flag pins are very exciting for them!"

Sky T. (5/5)

Deluxe explorer bundle

"We got the apron and the cookbook, which is awesome, but we didn't get the 2 country boxes."

Taletha M. (2/5)

Monthly subscription

"I got my son the 6 month subscription to start and see how we liked it. So far we have enjoy each month. But all the months we have gotten have been countries from Asia and my son is started getting bored. I wish we would have gotten more of a variety of other countries. Overall we have enjoyed trying new recipes and foods that we wouldn’t have otherwise tried. I definitely would consider renewing our subscription in the future."

Allison #. (3/5)

Delicious!

"My family and I made Chicken Bulgogi, Namul, and Bidnaetteok. It was all delicious and fun to make. Dak Bulgogi will be a new staple in our household. We love learning about different cultures and culinary experiences."

Annalee J. (5/5)

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