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Nicole's Table - Cooking with Rum

Short Description
Join Nicole's Table in Antigua for a 4-hour "Cooking with Rum" class. Learn to cook a 3-course Caribbean meal, enjoy a professional rum tasting, and take home authentic recipes. Experience local hospitality with stunning sea views!
Description
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.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
Fantastic tour, friendly and welcoming! The best tour yet. A perfect summer experience!
Worth every penny! Would totally do it again!
Value, Value, Value, definitely recommended. We got so much for such a good price! Thank you team.
Well organised, would book again. We wanted something where we could let go and enjoy it and this was perfect for us!
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