Curaçao Cooking Class

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English, Dutch
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join Chef Helmi Smeulders in Curaçao for a hands-on cooking class. Explore Caribbean flavors with unique ingredients like tamarind and lionfish, and enjoy your creations at the end!

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

Experience Details

Taste the flavors of the Caribbean!


Explore the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean during a hands-on cooking class with Chef Helmi Smeulders, known from her appearances on the Caribbean Cook-Out Show, Top Chef and 24Kitchen. Discover the secrets of Caribbean cuisine and learn how to use exotic ingredients like tamarind, funchi and lionfish. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, this class is the perfect opportunity to expand your culinary repertoire. And best of all, at the end, you get to enjoy the dishes you’ve cooked together!



Sample Menu

MAIN
Lionfish Ceviche
MAIN
Jerk Chicken
MAIN
Corn Tortillas
MAIN
Sweet Potato Salad
MAIN
Green Papaya Salad
MAIN
Funchi Fries
DESSERT
Papaya Cake with Lime Cream

What You Get

Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Explore the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean during a hands-on cooking class with Chef Helmi Smeulders, known from her appearances on the Caribbean Cook-Out Show, Top Chef and 24Kitchen. Discover the secrets of Caribbean cuisine and learn how to use exotic ingredients like tamarind, funchi and lionfish. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, this class is the perfect opportunity to expand your culinary repertoire. And best of all, at the end, you get to enjoy the dishes you’ve cooked together! Helmi will introduce you to a variety of Caribbean fruits and vegetables, demonstrating how they are prepared on the spot for you to taste. She'll also share some of her best tips and tricks, such as the easiest way to clean a mango. In addition, she'll provide a complete overview of the invasive lionfish, covering everything from hunting and filleting to preparing it. Then it's time to pick up the pots and pans. In pairs, you'll prepare the dishes on the menu, with Helmi and her assistant available to offer guidance and support. Once the cooking is complete, you'll gather at the communal table outside sharing a delicious home-cooked meal, accompanied by well-deserved glass of wine.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Helmi Smeulders - Caribbean Chef, Djonoramarthaweg, Curaçao, CW

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My kitchen is located opposite the dentist behind the taupe wall with pink flowers. Please park somewhere down the street, not at the dentist parking lot.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Food lovers need to apply!
June 26, 2025
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This class is definitely for the foodie. Chef Helmi guided us in preparing the most wonderful meal. If you love to cook and want to try traditional Caribbean dishes you enjoy this class.

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Exceptional
June 12, 2025
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This was one of the highlights of my vacation!!! Helmi was a fabulous host and teacher with the help of Riley, who was also great to meet and work with.

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A Culinary Curacao Adventure
May 08, 2025
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This experience is definitely a class where you not only cook but learn about the different locally grown food options. We were able to select which of the menu options we wanted to prepare and fol...read more

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Great time
May 03, 2025
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(Viator)

Helmi and Riley were excellent! We had a wonderful time hear her stories and cooking some awesome dishes.

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Fantastic Cooking Class and Meal
March 31, 2025
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We had a fantastic time. Helmi and her team were very informative, helpful, and personable. She started by giving us snacks and drinks, and then talked about some of the local ingredients that we ...read more

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