Overview ?

Discover the spirited history of the Caribbean at Nicole’s Table! This unique hands-on cooking class invites you into a beautiful eco-friendly West Indian home overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea. You will explore how rum—the region’s most iconic ingredient—influences the culture, history, and mouth-watering cuisine of the islands.

Highlights

Participate in an educational and fun rum tasting featuring six regional rums. Master the art of Caribbean cooking with a three-course menu where every dish is infused with rum. Enjoy an intimate, local experience in a home high on a hill with panoramic views of St. John’s Harbour. Learn directly from Nicole, a professional chef who shares fascinating stories about life in the West Indies.

Full Description ?️

Your culinary journey begins with a warm welcome into Nicole and Adam's home. The "Cooking with Rum" class is more than just a lesson; it’s a cultural immersion. You’ll start by preparing a starter like Sweet Potato Soup with a rum float or Coconut Crisps. For the main course, you’ll whip up Rum and Brown Sugar Marinated Chicken served with traditional sides like tostones and red beans and rice. Finally, you’ll bake a decadent Butter Rum Cake. Throughout the session, you'll learn professional techniques and the history of rum, culminating in a communal lunch on the veranda where you can savor your creations and enjoy the ocean breeze.

What’s Included ?

Full three-course lunch (starter, main, and dessert). Rum tasting session and Nicole's "Old Fashioned" Rum Punch. Digital or printed copies of all recipes to take home. ☕ Coffee, tea, and fresh water.

What to Bring ?

A camera to capture the stunning hillside views. A big appetite and your love for Caribbean flavors. Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for a kitchen environment.

Duration ⏱️ Approximately 4 hours.

Price $165.00 per person.

Meeting Point Orchid Hill Drive, St. John's, Antigua (Customized directions are provided upon booking; the location is just 10-20 minutes from the harbor and airport).

Why Travelers Love It ❤️

Travelers rave about the "home away from home" feeling Nicole and Adam provide. It is consistently rated as a highlight of Antigua vacations because it combines high-quality culinary instruction with genuine island hospitality and world-class views.