Curaçao Chef's Table

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, French, Spanish, Dutch
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Dine at the exclusive Curaçao Chef's Table, savoring innovative Caribbean dishes by Smeulders. Meet the chef, mingle with fellow diners, and enjoy perfectly paired wines in a cozy setting.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Taste the flavors of the Caribbean!


Smeulders is the Curaçao queen of contemporary Caribbean cuisine and known for her culinary creativity. During this evening you'll get to know the chef, chat with your fellow dinners, indulge yourself in modern Caribbean flavors, while enjoying a selection of matching fine wines.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Lionfish & Papaya
Lionfish Tartare | Smoked Papaya Foam | Seaweed Crisp | Pickled Kohlrabi | Jalapeño Cream
STARTER
Caribbean Steak Tartar
Smoked Mango | Tree Tomato | Jalapeño
MAIN
Stobá
Traditional Stew | Ravioli | Sweet Potato Mousseline | Pika Foam
MAIN
Duck & Tamarind
Sous-vide Duckbreast | Tamarind Sauce | Pumpkin Mousseline | Grilled Corn
STARTER
Piská & Funchi
Lionfish | Funchi | Pika Foam | Sea Purslane
DESSERT
Pavlova
Java Plum | Ginger | Shimaruku
DESSERT
Mango & Tamarind
Mango Cheesecake | Mango Coulis | Mango Gel | Marinated Mango | Tamarind Ganache | White Chocolate Crumble

What You Get

Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Taste the Flavors of the Caribbean Experience an evening of Caribbean fine-dining with Chef Helmi Smeulders, renowned from her appearances on Top Chef and 24Kitchen. At the Chef's Table, you'll have a front-row seat to watch Chef Helmi at work as she prepares a menu that showcases the vibrant colors and bold flavors that define Caribbean cuisine. Seated around a beautifully set kitchen island, sixteen guests enjoy a good glass of wine while Chef Helmi prepares a four-course dinner right before your eyes. With each course, she explains the ingredients and techniques she uses, often surprising even local guests with her innovative dishes. There’s a common misconception that Caribbean cuisine lacks refinement, leading many fine dining chefs to focus on international cuisines with imported ingredients. However, the island offers some of the freshest, finest ingredients, perfect for creating contemporary and elegant dishes. Whether you're a passionate foodie, a connoisseur of Caribbean cuisine, or simply seeking an extraordinary dining experience, the Chef’s Table is an event not to be missed. Reserve your seat and join Chef Helmi on her remarkable culinary journey.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Helmi Smeulders - Caribbean Chef, Djonoramarthaweg, Curaçao, CW

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We're located opposite the dentist office behind a beige wall with pink flowers. You can park at the dentist office after 6PM.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

What People Are Saying
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Unforgettable Culinary Experience at Chef's Table Curaçao – A Must-Try in Curaçao!
June 14, 2025
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Wow – what an unforgettable dining experience, full of surprising and refined flavors. We had the Chef's Tasting Menu, starting with a delicious amuse-bouche followed by five beautifully presented ...read more

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Real Fine Dining
January 30, 2025
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I'd heard of Helmi's dinners before, but I hadn't been before. It always seemed like a great experience and so I got to join the Chefs Table, this month, with a friend, with a won prize. For the e...read more

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Cant wait to come back
January 24, 2025
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Great chef. Helmi knows how to interact with her guests. We loved the food, the story telling and the whole experience. The chefs table is a true chefs tabletop the middle donker beautiful kitchen....read more

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Loved the personal touch
September 22, 2024
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We went to the chef's table with our friends who visited us from the USA. The evening was great and the food was excellent. Great explanation and lovely food and wine pairing! Our friends had such...read more

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A Michelin star worthy menu
September 18, 2024
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What a wonderful evening. To be honest, we had read that we were going to a "fine dining evening" but we didn't really know what to expect. WOW what delicious food. And what works of art. We enjoye...read more

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