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Nicole's Table: Discover the Caribbean through its Rich History of Cooking with Rum
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84 Ratings
Orchid Hill Drive
Join Nicole's Table for a unique culinary experience in the Caribbean. Discover the rich history of cooking with rum and its influence on the region's culture and cuisine. Taste a variety of rums and learn how to flavor foods using different types of rum. Don't miss this opportunity to cook with new friends in a West Indian home with a stunning view of the Caribbean Sea!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Orchid Hill Drive - Participate in a culinary workshop within a residence perched atop a hill with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. This offers a picturesque panorama and a chance to immerse yourself in Caribbean lifestyle. The workshop is designed to be more than just a cooking lesson; it’s a dive into local culture.\n\nYou can engage in the class actively or opt for a more relaxed approach. Your host and instructor, Nicole, conducts her sessions in a casual manner, sharing insights into the culinary history and anecdotes about life in the West Indies. Nicole will explore the diverse applications of rum in appetizers, main courses, and desserts, followed by a sumptuous three-course meal that showcases the recipes covered in the workshop.\n\nThe origins of rum can be traced back to the Caribbean in the 17th century. In this culinary workshop, you’ll gain knowledge from a native about the historical significance and impact of rum on Caribbean society, culture, and gastronomy… and you’ll also have the opportunity to sample a selection of 6 distinctive rums from the region!
What's Included
- Meals, drinks, and recipes as per itinerary
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meal Options
- Coconut Crisps or Plantain Chips
- Sweet Potato Soup (with Rum)
- Rum and Brown Sugar Marinated Chicken with Onion Jam - Served with Nicole’s Tostones, Red Beans and Rice, and a Rainbow Garden Salad.
- Butter Rum Cake
Additional Information
The narrative of rum began in the Caribbean in around the 17th century. The session on Cooking with Rum delves into the revolutionary role and history of rum in Caribbean society and its culinary practices.
A variety of rums will be available for tasting and adding a unique touch to the dishes. Being in Antigua, our journey begins with the island’s prizewinning 5-year old English Harbor rum, proceeding after to three other exquisite brands from nations like Barbados, Guatemala, Cuba, Jamaica, and Martinique.
The cuisine served will exhibit to our attendees how different rums can enhance the taste of dishes, no matter if it’s a conventional dark rum or a refined white.
Participate in this course, not solely to discover novel tastes, but to relish the opportunity of cooking alongside new acquaintances in an authentic West Indian residence, boasting stunning Caribbean Sea vistas!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements (especially allergies!) at time of booking
- All recipes depend on the season and availability
- A minimum of 2 people required to hold a class. If only 1 individual, join an existing class.
- We require multiple hand washings and masks to be warn if a guest has flu-like symptoms.
Location
Orchid Hill Drive
We are unable to offer transportation to our home, but we do provide customized directions and information for all of our guests. When you arrive at our home, we always meet you and talk with the taxi driver to make sure he or she will pick you up on time when we are finished. We work with cruisers, hotel guests, and BnB guests all the time so we can help you find our way to our home via taxi or a car rental.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jason_r
Jun 6, 2024
Amazing class! A Must Do!!! - Absolutely amazing! Chef Nicole, Iana, and Adam were so inviting! We had always wanted to take a cooking class, and read the reviews. We are SO glad we did! When we arrived, we were greeted by Nicole who handed us a recipe packet. There was another couple there as well. The four of us had a great time cooking together and getting to know each other. We learned about cassava, a root plant, and made cassava chips. Delicious! We made a rum butter cake that I could have eaten entirely myself. We also made a soup, rice and beans, and chicken kabobs. While the food was cooking, Adam, Nicole’s husband, taught us about rum. We learned the history of rum, tried a variety of rums from different countries, and enjoyed rum punch. Their home is amazing with a stunning view. Such a great time! Well worth the money!!!
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Lisawx5666jt
Jun 2, 2024
So much fun; not to be missed - This was an awesome experience! The host was wonderful and we learned so much. We definitely recommend this experience.
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W8071dpjohnm
May 30, 2024
Reserve Your Chair at Nicole’s Table - If you are looking for an amazing experience in Antigua I would highly recommend Nicole’s Table. Gracious hosts, an amazing view and the best food we’ve had since we’ve been in town. Nicole does a great job steering you through the cooking process while sharing information about the West Indies. And the old fashioned rum punch her daughter made is excellent. While the food was prepared we had a rum tasting with her husband Adam. It was a blast and he does a great job explaining the various types of rum and their history. And another big shout out to Iana. She helped us cook the dishes and demonstrated the pumpkin fritter recipe. Do not hesitate to book. You will not regret it.
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Ohiowldflr
May 27, 2024
A Fabulous and Delicious Day on Antigua - Everyone wants a great vacation story to share after they return home. Well, Nicole's Table - Cooking with Rum will provide a wonderful memory of a day spent in their lovely hilltop home overlooking the bay on Antigua! We learned how to cook several traditional Caribbean recipes along with a few other enthusiastic attendees in Nicole's spacious kitchen doing hands-on preparation while she instructed us about local ingredients used. We made Rum and Brown Sugar Marinated Chicken Thighs with Onion Jam, Nicole’s Tostones, Red Beans and Rice, a Rainbow Garden Salad and for dessert, hubby made his first (and not his last) Nicole’s Butter Rum Cake! YUM! And while the chicken/rum cake was baking, our host Adam gave our small group an education about the different types of local/foreign rum and how they differ in taste. But wait... the best part was to come... we gathered on their back porch patio/extra large picnic table to enjoy the warm afternoon breeze, eat everything we cooked along with some refreshing fresh-made rum punch and take delight of a memorable day with new friends.
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Martyo2017
May 26, 2024
Rum, recipes and good times - Such fun to learn about the various kinds of rum and how to use it in cooking ----especially the tasting!
Nicole shared recipes and tips. New tastes, new rums, new experiences. Fun. Fun, fun!
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Dawnej2661zz
May 23, 2024
Great for Rum lovers! - We thoroughly enjoyed our rum cooking experience with Nicole. Their property is beautiful and has amazing views which adds to the ambience. There were 13 or so of us and Nicole was great at directing and assisting us all. We also very much enjoyed the detailed rum tasting that Adam (Nicole's husband) provided so graciously. The finale was getting to enjoy the delicious fruits of our labors while soaking in that amazing view and fantastic breeze.
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59kathleenm
May 23, 2024
DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! - What a fun, interesting and delicious day! Not your run of the mill side excursion. Nicole and her hubby welcomed us into their home and made us feel like family. We cooked together and chatted like old friends. Her hubby gave a very interesting and 'spirited" talk and sampling of different rums. We will definitely choose another of her offerings when we are back.
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834larryd
May 23, 2024
A significant cooking experience. - A really great experience! Learned a great deal above and beyond the class outline. Perhaps the best of the experience was dining with the rest of the attendees and Nicole. If you want to grow your cooking talents this is great opportunity. Thanks so much Nicole and company!! Larry
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Navigate63324007615
May 22, 2024
Full Stomachs, Full Hearts, Can't Lose! - What an amazing experience we had with Nicole, Adam, and the rest of the crew! They were SO hospitable and happy to share their skills, food, and their gorgeous home with us. We didn't feel like guests...we felt like extended members of their family! The food was everything you'd expect from a brilliant chef like Nicole (plus you get to take the recipes home with you) and Adam's knowledge of rum was remarkable. Definitely make this a part of your next visit to Antigua...you'll have memories to cherish for a lifetime!
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Joanneca9181ij
May 22, 2024
Best cooking class ever! - One of the best travel experiences we ever had! Nicole and Adam are a great team and we had so much fun cooking and tasting, both food and rum! Hope to get back there soon to take another Cooking with Rum class!
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