Nicole's Table - Caribbean Cooking Classes

We recently were lucky enough to take part in one of Nicola’s cooking classes and WOW is all I can say. From the second we arrived we felt like family being welcomed into their home, which in itself is the most beautiful surroundings and has the perfect view over Antigua. There was only a small intimated group of us (6) with varying experience but Nicola took her time to explain and help us along the way. After we had prepared all the food we started to cook and had plenty of plantain crisps to nibble while we worked, all cooked by a member of our class (he did a great job) we also had a rum punch in hand, one of the best I’ve tasted! While the food cooked Adam Nicolas husband gave us all a rum tasting. He had great knowledge and we had a great laugh. Then lunch was served and we all got to sit and eat family style, enjoying our creation (with a lot of help from our beautiful host). It was delicious and we all ate like kings and queens, even though we were full after our meal we could not resist the rum cake we had made earlier (make sure you leave room) Over all one of the best cooking experiences I’ve ever been lucky enough to find and me and my husband do a courses if we can find one on every holiday. This was so much more than a cookery class it was like being home and we laughed, ate and had the best day, it was so much more than we could have imagined. If you are in Antigua and don’t visit Nicola and Adams amazing class you have not truly experienced the island life, don’t miss out!! We will definitely be back, Thank you for welcoming us into your home and giving us a day we will never forget. Keep your fingers crossed we can do your menu justice for my 93 year old dad on Christmas Day xx

Thank you, Nicole and Adam, for the best cooking class experience that Buddy and I have ever participated in! Your home is beautiful, the event was so well organized and you and Adam were the perfect hosts and knowledgeable guides about the local foods and the Caribbean rums (thumbs up for the rum tasting as well)! The food and drink (Rum Punch, 1-2-3-4) were delicious! If anyone visits Antigua, Nicole’s Table is an event not to miss!

LOVED the cooking with rum class and rum tasting! Nicole and Adam made it very relaxing, educational and fun! Their home is the perfect setting - fabulous views, delicious food and plenty of rum punch! What's not to like?! The dishes we made were yummy, not too complicated and full of local flavors. It felt more like a cooking party at a friend's house (without the clean up)!

The only thing better than Nicole's Table Cooking Class (via Zoom) is the in-person experience at her home in Antigua. It has been a delight to bring Nicole into my kitchen in Canada, providing timely guidance through the menu and imparting her knowledge and experience while I cook at home. I appreciate receiving all pertinent information several days in advance, giving me loads of time to purchase necessary items and prepare my space in order to work smoothly through the courses. It's a real kick to enjoy the company of home cooks from the UK and all across North America. The chats are stellar! Nicole's expertise is supported on the Zoom platform by her husband Adam, who ensures solid connections and great views of his wife at work in her domain. A fan for life!!

My family had a wonderful experience with Nicole. She is an excellent cook and an even better instructor. She is wonderful with children as well, kind but firm. Nicole's Table was one of our best experiences in Antigua and my children are still talking about it.

Other than being away from work, Nicoles Table “cooking with rum class” has been the highlight of our trip. Very laid back,informative, interactive, and door opening to other cultures and the food that bonds people together. Nicole and her husband were very hospitable and we felt like we were at home in no time. The view and their abode were added highlights. Could have spent all day there. Book your excursion with them and explore your palate and local cuisine. Definitely the best meal yet and the food has been good at our resort. Beautiful people! Get ya some!

Initially, I booked the cooking with rum class, recognizing that, as a solo participant, I might need to be reassigned to another class, as outlined in the booking instructions. Adam and Nicole seamlessly accommodated me in the curry class, and I was thrilled to have adjusted my planned excursion itinerary to participate. The experience was outstanding! Nicole demonstrated remarkable chef teaching skills, providing detailed explanations, suggesting alternative ingredients based on our regional considerations, and instructing us on how to be amazing home (or sou-chefs)! I intend to recreate the curry menu at home shortly. I highly recommend booking without hesitation, as you will not regret the experience! P.S. our group was the best curry class to do it 😊

What a fun day! Nicole's table is in a beautiful home located up a secluded drive. We were happily greeted upon arrival and offered a delicious passion fruit juice to drink. Two other couples joined us and we got to know them as Nicole and her assistant Iana got everything ready. At 11am, Nicole began explaining the origins of jerk cooking and all the spices we were going to be using. We all took turns participating in creating the delicious meal. We made fried plantains and yucca with pineapple salsa and a zesty, creamy dip. Of course there was jerk chicken which was marinated in a flavorful concoction that just tasted amazing. We also made rice and beans and pumpkin fritters. We also had a yummy salad, and the dessert we prepared were these wonderful coconut custard tarts. After the knives were put away, she offered us some delectable rum punch to drink with our lunch that we enjoyed outside on the gorgeous veranda. It was an outstanding experience that I would highly recommend to all! Thanks Nicole and Iana!