The 7 Best Cooking Classes in Antigua

1.Nicole’s Table – All about Jerk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $145Our pick

At Nicole’s Table near St. John’s, Nicole and her family guide you through jerk seasoning, Caribbean cooking techniques, and a hands-on meal. You’ll prepare jerk chicken and side dishes, share rum punch and lunch on the veranda, and take recipes home. The four-hour class starts at 11 a.m. and welcomes up to 12 people.

“Oh my goodness. I absolutely loved doing this cooking class. Nicole and her family were wonderful. They were very welcoming and you could feel the peace through there home. I don't know where to start. The food was amazing. She gives the recipes and explains each thing and how the flavors mesh together. It's very hands on and the rum punch is to die for. This experience was the highlight of my trip.”

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2.Nicole’s Table – Cooking with Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $165

Nicole’s Table Cooking with Rum is a four-hour class at Nicole and Adam’s home on Orchid Hill Drive. Nicole leads you through a rum-based appetizer, main course, dessert, and cocktails, while Adam hosts a tasting of regional rums. You cook, eat, learn about Antiguan food and culture, and leave with recipes.

“Nicole was an attentive host and catered the experience to exceed our expectations. It was a mix of hands on teachings with education on the history of the ingredients and culture. My family and I enjoyed the interaction with Nicole as she mRead more”

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3.Nicole’s Table – From the Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $165

At Nicole’s Table, Nicole and Adam welcome you into their hilltop home near St. John’s for a four-hour, small-group seafood cooking class. The day includes rum punch, hands-on preparation, local cooking tips, a meal of freshly caught fish, sides, and dessert. The menu changes with the season and the morning’s catch.

“Lovely Nicole opened her beautiful home to us! She guided us through cooking some fantastic Caribbean recipes and at the end of our kitchen experience we sat as a group along with Nicole at her table and enjoyed the seafood dishes, sides and desserts along with wonderful conversation everyone. It was a beautiful and memorable day!”

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4.Nicole’s Table – Coordinating Curry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $145

Spend four hours with Nicole and Adam of Nicole’s Table learning Caribbean curry, jerk cooking, roti, cocktails, and seasonal side dishes. You’ll cook a three-course meal, hear stories about West Indian food, and eat it on a veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Vegetarian curry chicken alternatives are available.

“Nicole was absolutely amazing! We learned so much from her and it was really fun! She is warm and friendly. Very welcoming to her home”

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5.All About Jerk Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $145

At Nicole’s Table in Antigua, Nicole and Adam welcome you into their hillside home for a four-hour, hands-on jerk cooking class. You’ll learn the spices and story behind Jamaican jerk, prepare chicken or tofu with Caribbean sides, sip rum punch, and eat on a veranda above the Caribbean Sea. Transportation is not included.

“Wow!! It was absolutely fantastic experience. Nicole’s expertise and passion for cooking were evident, making cooking class not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to elevate their cooking abilities in a fun and interactive environment!”

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6.Rum Cooking Class with 6 Rum Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $164

At Nicole’s Table in Antigua, Nicole leads a relaxed, hands-on cooking class covering rum in Caribbean food and drink. You’ll make a three-course meal, taste six rums from Antigua, Guyana, Martinique, and Cuba, then eat on the veranda with sea views. Adam helps with the rum tasting. Bring dietary details when booking.

“Sehr interessanter Kochkurs in traumhafter Umgebung mit herzlicher Gastgeberin! Klare Empfehlung!”

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7.From the Sea Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $164

At Nicole's Table, you help prepare a three-course seafood lunch using the day's catch, from mahi-mahi and snapper to tuna or grouper. Learn local food stories, mix a rum punch, and eat on a veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The class runs about 11:00 to 15:00 and includes recipes, drinks, and hands-on instruction.

“This is a great day and highly recommended. Fun experience , lovely people, lovely location and great food.”

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