Nicole's Table - From the Sea: Local Seafood Cooking Class in Caribbean Setting
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51 Ratings
Orchid Hill Drive
Join Nicole's Table for a local seafood cooking class in a Caribbean setting. Discover the flavors of the islands and learn new recipes while enjoying the beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Orchid Hill Drive -

The query of ‘What’s fresh and available?’ is a staple each morning before a seafood cooking session. The day’s offerings hinge on the recent hauls, influenced by the current season and oceanic conditions. The catch of the day could be anything from mahi-mahi to snapper, tuna, or grouper, culminating in a scrumptious lunch featuring a locally-sourced fish.

Expect a dynamic menu that may deviate from the initial plan, depending on the day’s freshest catch straight from the fishing vessels. Yet, anticipate an enjoyable time as the meal you’ll savor is spontaneously crafted and cooked.

The aim of this course, as with all others you’ll attend, is to empower you with the skills to easily replicate the dishes once you’re back in your own kitchen. All this takes place in a residence perched atop a hill, offering a panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea and a chance to immerse yourself in Caribbean lifestyle.

What's Included
  • Meals, drinks, and recipes as per itinerary
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Meal Options
  • Blackened Fish Tacos with a Spicy Slaw - Served with Tostones and a Rainbow Garden Salad.

NOTE: Dish availability depends on the season and what is available the day of the class.

  • Green Plantain or Cassava Chips
  • Coconut Custard Tarts
Additional Information

“What did the fisherman bring?” is always the question the morning of a seafood class,
This means that the menu is determined by what’s available from the local fishermen.
Whether it is Mahi Mahi, snapper, tuna or grouper, a delicious lunch using a local fish will be the end result.

In From the Sea, Nicole introduces you to a variety of ways in which seafood is prepared in the islands.
You can have a stuffed whole fish, filet, or even Peleau (a dish that has as many personalities as islands in the Caribbean).

Be prepared for a menu that adjusts from the one listed based on what’s fresh and off the boats.
But also be prepared to have fun as we adapt, create, and enjoy what we prepare and eat!

Take this class not just to explore new flavours, but to enjoy the experience of learning new recipes with new friends in a West Indian home with great view of the Caribbean Sea!

  • 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, especially seafood, 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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M5691huwarrend
May 27, 2024
Never to be missed when in Antigua. - Always a part of our frequent visits to Antigua, Nicole and her delightful Sous Chef Iana provided us with another wonderful experience ! From the warm greeting to the ice cold rum punch and wonderful views from the lanai it felt like coming home. Nicole had a wonderful meal planned which consisted of us making a snack of Cassava chips served with a cool creamy dip. As an appetizer we made Spicy Buffalo Shrimp served with a Garlic Aioli. For our main we prepped and made wonderful Fish Tacos served with a side of Rice and Peas and for a sweet treat to end our feast we put together some Coconut Custard tarts. The sit down part of our afternoon was spent consuming the fruits of our labour on the lanai with Nicole and her always entertaining husband Adam and some wonderful folks from England with a backdrop of fantastic views of St. John and the Caribbean Sea. Never less to say it was a fantastic day and we are already looking forward to breaking bread, meeting new people and sipping on some of Adam's private stock at Nicole's Table on our next visit.
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743artied
May 23, 2024
you must not miss this - excellent fun time met people the food was fantastic great experience well planned and gave me of all people the opounity to be a chief i wound up being pretty good cant wait for next visit
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Garygx6633ht
May 22, 2024
An Antigua must. Delicious food and Rum 😋 - This was a fantastic experience. Nicole and Adam are a super couple and made us feel so welcome. We simply felt like we were visiting a family friends home. Nicole explained everything so well and everyone all played our part in want turned out to be a very delicious meal. My wife and I also did the rum tasting with Adam which I believe is a must, I found a new appreciation for "proper" rum
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Janfh5186ib
May 20, 2024
Nicole's Table is a great experience! - Nicole and Adam are super organized, answer ann questions, teach useful kitchen (and life) skills and delightful people.
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Ambermj5508kb
May 19, 2024
Can’t wait to go back! - This was the BEST experience of our trip to Antigua. Nicole and her family are so welcoming and excited to have you. The food is amazing and the house has a view like no other!
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Exrvl
May 19, 2024
Execllent experience - and fun as well - An excellent experience. Well taught, good results. I will go again in the near future. Quite different from the usual "Cooking Class" Nicole's table was a lovely way to spend the day.
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N105oxbonnieb
Apr 18, 2024
Delightful, delicious and unforgetable - The experience at Nicole’s was amazing. The food prep was great as we all sat around preparing our own parts for the meal. Her family was so nice to invite you into their home. Wonderful conversation, good food and a great view of the bay. Don’t miss out on one of her cooking classes, because the event is one you won’t forget.
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Discover790180
Apr 15, 2024
Unforgettable Experience at Nicole's Table! - My wife and I took a cab from our resort and were warmly greeted by Nicole, Adam, and their daughter. Their house is lovely with an open air layout and a wonderful vantage point on a hill in Antigua. We were informed earlier in the day that we were to be the only attendees that day. As soon as we arrived we felt as if we were visiting a good friend's home. Nicole had us preparing our ingredients for the appetizers and main dish (we took the "From the Sea" class) and enjoyed putting together our shrimp and fish tacos. My wife was particularly impressed with the dessert- a coconut tart that she really enjoyed. Before we knew it it was time to go back to our resort. We had an absolutely wonderful time and highly recommend this to anyone visiting Antigua.
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Cam_f
Apr 14, 2024
Food and Fun All in One - did the light for ambience, a beautiful, beautiful, setting, and a host that is both exhilarating, unique, funny, committed, and a pretty good cook. Had a wonderful day wonderful experience highly recommend this to anyone that looks for something a little off the beaten path that they could enjoy, and make a lasting memory and meet people.
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Gailbl9063xr
Apr 6, 2024
Great Experience - We have taken many cooking classes, and Nicole’s table ranks among the best. She made us feel welcomed immediately and as we began prepping, her knowledge became apparent. Aside from her culinary insights, her stories of Antigua, and the Caribbean were fabulous. And, of course, her home has spectacular views. Do not hesitate…don’t miss this wonderful experience!
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