In this context, the broad term ‘Muslim food’ refers to ingredients and practices that relate to the development of Creole food practices, combining indigenous Asian and European elements dating back to the slave trade in South Africa. These interviews discuss the meanings of Muslim food and its practices within Cape Town. Themes include: context and changes in the food dating back from the Slave trade; cooks; family relationships to cooking, gender roles; history of food practices; ingredients; recipes; traditional customs; religion.