Top Jamaica Cooking Classes

With the help of your native host, you'll discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients and learn to cook local traditional dishes.

The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel, accommodation at 5:00AM or 12AM (may vary). After a briefing on the day's activities, climb into the comfortable 4-wheel drive and travel approximately an hour and half up to Abbey Green, which sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet (1,524 meters). The Blue Mountain is situated in the Blue and John Crow Mountain, which is a World Heritage Site. The first part of the trail is called Jacob’s Ladder, a steep and winding path that takes you straight up the side of the Blue Mountain. The distance to the peak from here is 5.8 miles (9.2km). The spectacular scenic views along the way will amaze you – and keep an eye out for bird species including chestnut-bellied cuckoo, rufous-throated solitaire, crested quail dove and the national bird of Jamaica, the doctor bird. The Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica at 7402ft (2256m). It is said that on a clear day you can see Cuba from the summit. This area is also famous for its coffee.

With the help of your native host you will learn about the intricate skill of wood carving from some of the best in the Jamaican Craft Industry. Of course, you may even try your hand at it, especially with the beautiful finishing touches, choosing the colors and even helping to paint. From turtles to fish to Red stripe beer bottles, no memory is too big or small to capture in wood right before your eyes. The Pineapple farm you visit right after your wood carving experience is a tropical delight, stretching many acres and supplying local and overseas markets. Right there among the pineapple plants nestled in the hills you will learn about types of pineapple, land preparation and planting as well as indulge your taste buds pineapple style. You will enjoy sampling juicy pineapples, pineapple sauces, pineapple themed meals, juices and even wine. Be sure to pay attention so you can win cool pineapple themed prizes at the end. Tropical flavoured Fun, Learning and Memories at its Best!