Learn How to Make Chillo al Coco & Taino Concept Store
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Dominican Republic
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Dominican Republic—beyond simply eating in local restaurants—with this hands-on cooking class. Food-loving travelers will love learning about traditional Taino cooking and tasting fresh local ingredients. Suitable for participants of all ages, this class finishes up with a feast of the creations the class made.
- Learn Dominican and Taino recipes to take home and recreate
- Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Punta Cana
- Improve your cooking technique with tips from your instructor
- Sit down with classmates to eat the meal you created
Sample Menu
Main
Aprenda Cómo Prepara Chillo al coco or Learn How to make Chillo al Coco
Served with rice and casabe
What's Included
- Beverages
- Dinner
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.1:00 pm
What To Expect
1
Taino Gourmet And Oliver Lab
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Robin_G
An Unforgettable Taste of Dominican Culture!
If you're looking for an authentic and flavorful experience, the “Chillo al Coco” cooking class is a must-do! This hands-on culinary adventure goes far beyond just dining at a local restaurant—it's a full immersion into the rich food traditions of the Dominican Republic.
We learned to prepare chillo (red snapper), a fresh and delicious Caribbean fish often caught by local Dominican fishermen. The highlight was cooking it in a creamy coconut sauce—a true taste of the island! The instructors were warm and knowledgeable, sharing insights into traditional Taino cooking and the use of fresh, local ingredients.
The class is suitable for all ages and skill levels, making it a perfect activity for food-loving travelers, families, or groups of friends. We ended the class by feasting on our own creations, and I have to say—it was one of the best meals of my trip. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore the culture and cuisine of the Dominican Republic in a unique and memorable way!
Reviews
5.0
based on 100 reviews
Robin_G, May 2025
An Unforgettable Taste of Dominican Culture!
If you're looking for an authentic and flavorful experience, the “Chillo al Coco” cooking class is a must-do! This hands-on culinary adventure goes far beyond just dining at a local restaurant—it's a full immersion into the rich food traditions of the Dominican Republic.
We learned to prepare chillo (red snapper), a fresh and delicious Caribbean fish often caught by local Dominican fishermen. The highlight was cooking it in a creamy coconut sauce—a true taste of the island! The instructors were warm and knowledgeable, sharing insights into traditional Taino cooking and the use of fresh, local ingredients.
The class is suitable for all ages and skill levels, making it a perfect activity for food-loving travelers, families, or groups of friends. We ended the class by feasting on our own creations, and I have to say—it was one of the best meals of my trip. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore the culture and cuisine of the Dominican Republic in a unique and memorable way!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your beautiful words! We’re so happy to hear that the Chillo al Coco cooking class was a highlight of your trip. It means the world to us that you felt the warmth, tradition, and flavor we strive to share with every guest. Preparing and enjoying a dish like this, rooted in our culture and local ingredients, is a true joy—and even more so when shared with curious and enthusiastic travelers like you. We’re honored to have been part of your Dominican adventure and hope you’ll carry a little taste of the island with you wherever you go. ¡Gracias y hasta pronto!
Hilary_V, Mar 2025
Rose was a fun cooking instructor, the drivers to and from were very safe and the overall experience was great!
BEATRIZ_R, Mar 2025
Fun couple of hours learning how to cook a traditional Dominican Republic dish - great tutoring from the resident chef -- even the most culinary challenged could do this!!!! Helped along by a couple of glasses of chilled white wine! ( or a beer)
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun time learning to cook a traditional Dominican dish. Our resident chef loves making the experience enjoyable and accessible for everyone—no matter their skill level! And of course, a glass of wine or a beer always adds to the fun. Hope to see you again for another delicious adventure!
Johansei_H, Feb 2025
This experience was amazing the place was very nice and we enjoyed some cigars after and have even replicated the menu highly recommend.
Mylinder_L, Oct 2024
Preparing this meal was delightful. The ingredients used were with items I usually have in the kitchen.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed preparing the meal and found the ingredients familiar and accessible. It’s wonderful to hear the experience was both delightful and convenient. We hope you try it again soon!
Tammy_Y, Aug 2024
Chef Roody was the BEST! Very hands on class and it was so much fun and it’s definitely worth the money! The food was delicious 😋
Jada_S, Jul 2024
Had so much fun! The chef was very fun, kind, and knowledgeable and the dish we made was absolutely delicious!! It was a really enjoyable experience and loved the gift shop at the end
Response from Host, Jul 2024
I'm glad to hear you had such a great time! It sounds like the chef made the experience truly memorable with their fun and kind demeanor, as well as their expertise. It's wonderful that the dish you made was delicious too! The gift shop at the end must have been a nice bonus to wrap up the enjoyable experience.
Byron_B, May 2024
I had a wonderful experience, especially since I am no cook. Everything was tasty. Only draw, there is no list of ingredients, but again it was a great experience.
Response from Host, May 2024
It's fantastic to hear you had such a positive experience with Responder! It sounds like they really delivered on taste and convenience for you, which is always a win, especially for those who aren't keen on cooking. However, I understand your concern about the lack of ingredient lists. That information can be crucial for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. Perhaps providing feedback to Responder about this aspect could help them improve their service further. Despite that, it's great to know you enjoyed the experience overall!
Chalauna_B, Apr 2024
Had an amazing time with Ruth. She was an amazing chef! Great instructor. Food was amazing! I can’t wait to try it at home. Great experience.
johnryan1077, Feb 2024
The class was great, teacher was great, only negative was the 1 hr wait to go back to resort……island time I guess;)
Tyra_Y, Jan 2024
Had soo much fun! First cooking class I've been to, and I felt like a chef at the end of it! Beautiful room to cook in and the chef is very nice and passionate about his job. Food turned out amazing and tasted wonderful. If you're looking for an indoor excursion, definitely try this class out!
Kateisha_J, Dec 2023
I loved this experience. It was good to get off the resort and cook an authentic Dominican meal. I met two nice women from California. I will do this again if go back to DR. The chef was great and funny. Think his name was Rudy.
natasha_m, Oct 2023
Ruth was awesome. She was so energetic, knowledgeable and inspiring. Maurice and I had a wonderful time. Staff was great and the store was wonderful 😊
Allison_O, Jul 2023
Amazing experience! I highly recommend! It was one of our favorite things we did in Punta Cana! The chef was fun and very knowledgeable. We learned, cooked, and ate. It was the BEST dinner of our vacation. If we had gone earlier in our stay we would have gone again for one of their other cooking classes! Delicious!
Melody_H, Jul 2023
Excellent experience! Thanks the instructor was knowledgeable and fun ! Offered wine as we cooked and learned about authentic DR cuisines.
Jordan_H, May 2023
This is a fantastic cooking class. Amelia (our chef) was patient, personable and passionate. We had an excellent time and the food was brilliant. Highly recommend.
Chesna_H, Apr 2023
Amelia was a very warm and friendly chef. She was engaging and very knowledgeable of not only Dominican Republic food but generally exposed.
Kathy_M, Apr 2023
Learning how to peel Yuka as well as the taste of it. Really enjoyed that. Great chef and lots of fun
JessicaBaloun, Apr 2023
Overall a great experience!
We arrived to Taino Gifts and started our tasting in the gift shop-- Chocolate, coffee, tea, mamajuana, and rum. Then we were given some time in the gift shop before our heading over to the back room for our class.
Rudy was our teacher and is a fantastic person to cook with. He guided us through cooking the fish and avocado salad while giving us great cooking tips. He was also able to get us a birthday cake last minute for my mom's birthday which was also delicious!
10/10 experience and would highly suggest!
Michaela_O, Feb 2023
This was such a fun way to learn about a traditional DR dish and have a recipe to take home with us to add into our weekly meal menu. The chef was patient and explained everything well to us, even our silly questions. We then feasted on our cooking afterwards! 100% recommend this experience!
Darryl_D, Feb 2023
Absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Staff was welcoming and very helpful overall. After our class we wanted to take another. Can't wait to go back and do it again. Making this recipe when I get home
lmahoney7179, Oct 2022
What a great memory! The food was great… the ambiance was perfect!
Thank you again for a wonderful evening!
Karen N, Jul 2019
This was so much fun! We cooked red snapper and it tasted amazing. One person in my group doesn't eat fish and he ate all of his. The chef was so nice and personable which made it so much fun.
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Hello Karen,
We did had so much fun, and you and your family made the class even better.
Thank you for sharing your experience with others.
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