Caribbean seafood cooking class: Learn island recipes

Cook what the boats brought in, eat what you made

Nicole's Table seafood cooking class teaches you to prepare island fish dishes in a home kitchen with views of the Caribbean Sea. The menu shifts daily depending on what local fishermen catch (mahi-mahi, snapper, tuna or grouper), so no two classes are identical. You'll learn multiple preparation methods, cook a full lunch, and eat together. The class runs four hours and includes all ingredients, drinks and recipes to take home.

The experience

The morning starts with the same question every time: what did the fishermen bring? That determines your menu for the day. You might work with a whole stuffed fish, a filet, or Peleau: a Caribbean dish with as many variations as there are islands. Nicole guides you through the techniques as you cook, adapting the lesson to whatever is fresh and in season. The goal is not just to learn new flavors, but to walk away knowing how to make the same dishes in your own kitchen.

A typical class includes blackened fish tacos with spicy slaw, tostones, a rainbow garden salad, green plantain or cassava chips, and coconut custard tarts, though the exact lineup depends on the catch and the season. You prepare the food together in a home perched on a hill, then sit down to eat what you've made, with drinks and coffee included. The four-hour class leaves room to settle in without rushing, and the view of the Caribbean gives you time to absorb what you're learning instead of moving through it in a blur.

Children from age 3 are welcome, and the class accommodates dietary needs if you mention them when booking. The minimum is four people. If your group is smaller, you can join an existing class. All recipes and seafood selections depend on what's available, so Nicole builds each class around the day's reality rather than a fixed plan.

What’s included

• All ingredients for the dishes you prepare.
• a full lunch cooked together.
• drinks, snacks, coffee and tea.
• printed recipes to take home.
• alcoholic beverages.
• instruction from Nicole in English.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Stroller friendly

Operated by Nicole's Table Ltd

Is this one for you?The four-hour class fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, and the menu built around the morning's catch means no two classes are the same. Book this one if you want to learn techniques you can adapt to whatever seafood your own market offers, not a fixed recipe card.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What if the fish I want to cook isn't available the day of my class?

The menu adjusts based on what local fishermen catch that morning: mahi-mahi, snapper, tuna or grouper are common, but the exact fish changes with the season and sea conditions. Nicole designs the class around what's fresh and off the boats, so you learn the techniques with whatever is available and take home recipes you can adapt to your own market.

Do I need cooking experience to join Nicole's Table?

No prior experience is required. Nicole teaches you multiple ways to prepare seafood (stuffed whole fish, filet, Peleau and other island methods), and guides you through each step in her home kitchen. The class is built so you can recreate the recipes at home afterward.

What's included in the four-hour class?

The class includes all ingredients for the dishes you prepare, lunch, drinks, snacks, coffee or tea, and printed recipes to take home. Alcoholic beverages are included as well.

What happens if my group has fewer than four people?

The class has a four-person minimum. If your party is smaller, you can join an existing class or contact Nicole to discuss options for your booking date.

Is transportation to the class included?

Transportation to and from the location is not included. You'll arrange your own way to the home overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Let Nicole know any dietary needs when booking.