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David_HOctober 2026 • Viator
Great local Chef
This is a wonderful hands on experience with Chef Helmi. Her knowledge of locally source food and cooking techniques is fantastic. A great way to spend part of your visit.
Curaçao Cooking Class
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Recommended by 98% travellers
98% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher
4.9 (56)
Recommended by 98% travellers
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Recommended by 98% travellers
Earliest Date Available: November 19, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Max 12 guests
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Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English
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Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
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English
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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!
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Lunch
We end the class with a delicious homecooked lunch with various Caribbean dishes that we prepared during class.
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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.
MAIN
Lionfish Ceviche
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Jerk Chicken
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Corn Tortillas
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Sweet Potato Salad
MAIN
Green Papaya Salad
MAIN
Funchi Fries
DESSERT
Papaya Cake with Lime Cream
Meeting Point
Helmi Smeulders - Caribbean Chef, Djonoramarthaweg, Curaçao, CW
Open in Google MapsMy kitchen is located opposite the dentist behind the beige 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.
Free cancellation
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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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Enrique_GOctober 2026 • Viator
Cooking in Curacao
First time in Curacao and first time doing a cooking class. A lot of fun and Helmi makes you feel comfortable and at home. She is a great host!
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Yvette_JMarch 2026 • Viator
Book it asap!
I would highly recommend this excursion. This was one of my first excursions and it set the tone for understanding a bit more of history of the Curaçao food history . Hilma also gave us some insight on some other wonderful food restaurants and tourists places. I don’t think it hurt that I celebrated my birthday with the cook and another participant. One tip you will have fun cooking and learning so much about yourself after the class! Book it 💕
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Response from ViatorMarch 10, 2026
Thank you Yvette!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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endrelundeMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor
Highlight of our trip!
This was an amazing experience, and really the highlight of our visit to Curacao. Helmi and her team were such amazing hosts, and the food we all helped prepare was excellent! Highly recommended!
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Response from ViatorMarch 03, 2026
Thanks so much for the beautiful review Endre, very happy to hear my class was the highlight of your trip, wow!
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lorrip104February 2026 • TripAdvisor
Wonderful Experience!
If you love food and are going to Curacao, this cooking class will be a highlight of your trip. Helmi creates a congenial atmosphere that weaves delightful island info with her own experiences. Her recipes are accessible to all levels of cooking skill yet combine subtleties of flavors. After much fun ccoking, we all sat down together to enjoy a delicious meal that we prepared.
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Response from ViatorFebruary 16, 2026
Thanks so much for your beautiful review Lorri, it's highly appreciated. It was a pleasure to have you in my class!
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