Top Caribbean Cooking Classes

Nicole’s Jerk chicken event was truly the most satisfying way to spend a day on Antigua. From the moment we arrived at Nicole’s home to leaving we filled every minute with conversation on the genesis of jerk, the science of mixing spices/ flavours and the creation of the menu. Nicole served a potent rum punch to accompany the plantain chips and dips. Lunch and chat ended on the amazing patio overlooking the garden and valley vista.

Loved this so much! Our guide was extremely passionate and informative. You could tell he loved his job and had a lot of knowledge on the subject of chocolate. The chocolate balls we made are reflective of the chocolate the Aztecs made back in their time which I found to be quite bitter - but learning of the history was is quite fascinating. Because the balls are quite bitter we have chosen to add them to some hot milk and sugar it seems to make a great little cup of hot chocolate. The bars we made are delicious! Overall the experience was quite fun! Love learning something new. The store was beautiful and everything was reasonably priced, one could honestly spend hours looking through it all. Everyone was very kind and we felt welcomed. This is a wonderfully unique experience I would highly recommend!

This cooking class was above and beyond what I expected ! I actually felt as if I was cooking with a family member learning new things and techniques of authentically cooking great carribean food . I think everyone should take this class and get the experience ,10/10 !!

This was a great experience that I would definitely recommend. Nicole was so easy to get along with and gave good clear instructions on what to do. It was a relaxed but fun atmosphere. As for the food, it was all absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making it all again and can’t wait to try it out on my friends and family. The rum tasting was a fabulous and informative extra tough that made it extra special. The shopping list for my next shop is longer than usual as I want to make it all again. If you are thinking about doing this experience, don’t hesitate, book it, you won’t regret it :-)

This cooking class in San Germán is honestly one of those experiences you keep thinking about long after it’s over. It feels less like a class and more like being welcomed into someone’s home, which makes sense since it’s set in this gorgeous historic house full of character and charm. Tony, who is both the cooking instructor and the owner of the bed and breakfast where the class takes place, really makes the whole experience. He has this easygoing, welcoming style that instantly puts everyone at ease. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. One thing that really stood out is how he asks about your food preferences ahead of time and actually builds the menu with you, which makes the whole experience feel personal right from the start. He explains everything clearly without making it feel technical or overwhelming, and he mixes in stories about Puerto Rican food and culture that make it all feel more meaningful. You’re not just following a recipe, you actually understand what you’re making. The food is incredible. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and just feels thoughtfully put together. There’s a great mix of traditional Puerto Rican dishes and modern touches, so it stays interesting the whole time. And sitting down to enjoy everything at the end together is easily one of the best parts. The setting really pushes it over the top. Being in a historic home that also doubles as his bed and breakfast makes it feel intimate and authentic in a way a typical cooking class just can’t match. If you’re even remotely into food or just want a unique experience, this is absolutely worth it. It’s fun, welcoming, and just really, really good.

I would highly recommend this excursion. This was one of my first excursions and it set the tone for understanding a bit more of history of the Curaçao food history . Hilma also gave us some insight on some other wonderful food restaurants and tourists places. I don’t think it hurt that I celebrated my birthday with the cook and another participant. One tip you will have fun cooking and learning so much about yourself after the class! Book it 💕

The staff was so accommodating since we were a little late due to island time, haha! They were so friendly and fun and we learned so much about the history of rum making and the island. Tip: do eat before you go. You will be drinking a lot of rum in the process!

The ride up to Daria’s place was interesting (very steep road) but once we got up there, we were amazed at how stunning the view was. Daria was passionate about her cooking and informative & very entertaining, too, as we prepared our delicious meal. I would totally recommend this excursion to anyone!