Antigua: Seafood Cooking Class with Island Lunch & Sea Views

Seafood class in Antigua where the menu depends on the morning catch and lunch is shared with new friends above the Caribbean Sea

You’ll dive straight into an Antigua seafood cooking class where today’s catch decides the menu. Prepare dishes alongside Nicole in her breezy kitchen, then share a relaxed lunch on her porch overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Expect laughter, local stories, all food and drinks included—and recipes to bring a taste of Antigua home with you.

What’s included

Your day includes all meals prepared together using fresh-caught local fish (menu varies), snacks like plantain chips and coconut custard tarts, alcoholic beverages plus coffee or tea throughout the experience—and recipes to take home after sharing lunch above the Caribbean Sea.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Seafood cooking class and lunch

• Check fresh fish availability
• Prepare starter chips
• Cook blackened fish tacos
• Serve tacos with tostones and salad
• Enjoy coconut custard tarts dessert

The Experience

We were already halfway through chopping green plantains when Nicole came in waving a bag of something shiny—turns out it was mahi-mahi, still cool from the docks. She just grinned and said, “This is what we’re working with today.” I liked that there wasn’t some fixed plan; it felt like real life here in Antigua, you know? The kitchen windows were wide open so you could hear birds outside, and every now and then a salty breeze would sneak in and make my eyes water a bit—not sure if it was the onions or just that sea air.

Nicole’s way of teaching is more like hanging out with a friend who actually knows what they’re doing. She showed us how to rub spices into the fish, nothing fancy but her hands moved fast—she’s done this a thousand times, you can tell. At one point I tried saying “Peleau” properly (Li laughed at my accent), and Nicole told us how every island does it their own way. Lunch was this mix of blackened fish tacos, spicy slaw, plantain chips—stuff I’d never pull off alone but somehow we did together. It smelled so good I forgot to take photos until half my plate was gone.

Eating on that porch above the sea just hit different. Sun on your arms, cold beer sweating in your hand, everyone passing around coconut tarts and swapping stories about where they’re from or how badly they chopped their onions (guilty). The view isn’t even fair—blue everywhere—and for a second I just sat back and listened to everyone laugh. I still think about that afternoon sometimes when I’m making dinner at home, wishing I could bottle up that feeling.

Top questions

What kind of seafood will we cook during the class?

The menu depends on what local fishermen bring that morning—could be mahi-mahi, snapper, tuna or grouper.

Is lunch included in this Antigua seafood cooking class?

Yes, you’ll prepare and eat lunch together as part of the experience.

Are drinks provided during the class?

Alcoholic beverages as well as coffee or tea are included.

Can children join this cooking class?

Yes, children can join if accompanied by an adult; infants can ride in a pram or stroller.

Will I get recipes to take home?

Yes, all recipes made during the class are provided so you can cook them at home.

Does the menu change depending on availability?

The menu is always based on what’s fresh from local fishermen that day.

I have dietary restrictions—can these be accommodated?

Please advise any dietary requirements or allergies at booking so adjustments can be made if possible.

How many people are needed for a booking?

A minimum of 4 guests is required; if fewer, you may need to join an existing group or reschedule.