Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba

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Recommended by 95% travellers

95% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (64)

Recommended by 95% travellers

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4.8

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Recommended by 95% travellers

95% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (64)

Recommended by 95% travellers

Earliest Date Available: October 15, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Aruba

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

Location

Aruba

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

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•64 reviews

US$159.15 per guest

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Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: October 15, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

Description

This is a cultural exploration into food unlike any other by one who is and expert on Caribbean foodways. Kari has been featured on MSN, The Daily Meal, Apartment Therapy, BBC Good Food for her ability to weave Caribbean flavours in a ways that modern and sophisticated still remaining inherently authentic. She’s the Doyenne of Entertaining of Home and people come for the food but stay for Kari. She has many repeat guests and referrals because her experience makes you really experience the intimate side of Caribbean Culture.

Dinner

All the ingredients for the cooking class plus meal at the end of class.

Utensils, pots, pans

Arrive to my house, be greeted with a tasty and refreshing mocktail and the sounds of Caribbean music in the background, gather around my kitchen island as I introduce myself and share a brief history of the foods of the Caribbean including Jamaica and Aruba and the menu of the day. You are getting insider access to Caribbean cooking, family style (as opposed to restaurant style). The Caribbean home is a very sacred space open only to family. You are getting the rare privilege to join ours. You will be assigned to different tasks in order to help to prep and cook. We will chat and laugh and dance and make merriment as we cook. Once the food is cooked, you will sit and eat together. Please let me know if you have any allergies. This is not a nut-free house. We are able to make Caribbean keto dishes as well if you request this upon booking.

STARTER

At least one drink

STARTER

At least one starter

MAIN

At least one main with a side dish

Meeting Point

Chef and Steward, Aruba, AW

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Directions using *Google Maps: Address 1. “Chef and Steward” on Google Maps 2. Bona Vista 36 Noord What to look out for It is a row of colorful Cunucu houses on Rte3 that tour buses usually stop

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Non Refundable

This experience doesn't offer free cancellation. Amount paid is non-refundable once booked.

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angelafE1132UDSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

such a fun evening

Chef Kari was so great. It was like being invited over to a family member’s home for dinner. i enjoyed learning abt Caribbean cooking and ingredients specific to it. My daughter still says it was her best meal in Aruba. we were in Aruba 6 days so that’s quite the compliment! i have a gluten allergy so lost out on tasting a lot of the delicious foods. As a celiac person, this is pretty standard protocol unfortunately. Chef Kari was very responsive to texts through Whatsapp. i plan to reach out ab...read more

Response from ViatorSeptember 07, 2026

I am so happy to have met you and your family Angela! What a wonderful bunch you are! I am really blessed to have had you show me the hidden gluten in so many ingredients and this actually makes me much more able to serve those with severe gluten allergies going forward. And yes, those substitutions we discussed will absolutely allow you to recreate at home! Remember to reach out if you need any further assistance as you are recreating your meal at home as you have all of my contact information and the recipes. Much love to the rest of the group. D, J, G, S, A.

tandenicapAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Making friends with a feast

Such a beautiful experience we definitely started as strangers and left as friends. Delicious food and delightful host.

Response from ViatorSeptember 03, 2026

Was so lovely to host you both! What a beautiful couple! Would love to host you again when next you visit Aruba!

MONICA_JJuly 2026 • Viator

Amazing food and unforgettable experience!

This was hands down the best meal we had on the island! The flavors, the vibe, the hospitality is unmatched! We learned so much and cooked an unforgettable meal. So thankful that we were able to do this!

Nomad577954July 2026 • TripAdvisor

Food and experience that speaks to your soul

Great experience with lits of laughter and AMAZING food! Thanks Chef Kari for a great experience.

SuznpaJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great Experience!

Loved this cooking experience! Kari, the host, was fabulous and so personable. We met another family and food blogger in the class and it was just very relaxed and informative. My two teenage sons loved the experience as well!