Private St. Lucian Cooking Experience with a Local Chef

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Earliest Date Available: November 1, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group size
Max 6 guests
Language
English
Location
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group size
Max 6 guests
Language
English

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 US$154.14  per guest
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Earliest Date Available: November 1, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Discover the vibrant flavors of the islands with our chef's exclusive cooking class! Learn from one of St. Lucia's hidden culinary gems in a typical St. Lucian home. This is a perfect immersive cultural experience providing you an valuable insider knowledge. Enjoy a unique and immersive experience that showcases the true essence of St. Lucian cuisine. Savor your meal on our chef's private balcony, overlooking on the breathtaking ocean and mountain views. This activity is perfect for couples and multigenerational families with teenagers or elders.
Snacks
Sample some local sweets and snacks
Bottled water
Lunch
Dinner
You get to enjoy the meal you cook.
Alcoholic beverages
Must be 18 years or older
Tea and coffee
We provide coffee and tea upon request
Gratuities
A notebook and pen (optional) for taking additional notes
During the activity, you will get involved in the making and cooking of St. Lucian creole food. The chef will be there to direct and assist you in the making of the meals. We will have plenty of fun, local sweets or drinks will be presented to you for your enjoyment. The cooking class experience lasts less than an hour, at the end of which, you will savor your meal while enjoying the view on our chef personal balcony. You get to choose one option from the following list of meals to prepare and enjoy.
MAIN
Option 1. Paradise Stew with Coconut Rice
MAIN
Option 2. Festival Chicken with Garlic & Carrot Rice
MAIN
Option 3. Fish in Creole Sauce with Mashed Green Banana
MAIN
Option 4. Fish Festival with Stuffed Ripe Plantain
MAIN
Option 5. Saltfish in Coconut Sauce with a hearty Green Banana Pie
MAIN
Option 6. Claudia's Mango Barbecue Chicken with Green Banana Salad
MAIN
Option 7. Claudia's Coco Tea with bakes and Saltfish
Meeting Point

Claudia's Kitchen, Anse La Raye, Saint Lucia, LC

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Look for the green and orange tires and stones by the main road, this is where we are situated. If you have a vehicle, park it by the garden, near the Canaries sign. Someone should be by the road waiting for you.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Start Time / Opening Hours
14/06/2024 - 17/11/2027
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SUNDAY
09:30 - 14:00
Free cancellation
For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 1 day before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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briana_lSeptember 2026 • Viator
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truly an experience

by the end of this experience, i wanted to move in! a beautiful, intimate cooking class; with amazing scenery. feels like i was cooking in my own kitchen! very clean, and well prepared. you absolutely HAVE to book

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Linda_HMarch 2026 • Viator
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Wonderful experience

My husband, mother and I recently had a cooking class with Claudia. It was a great experience. We booked online and had easy communication with Claudia ahead of time to pick the dish. When we arrived, Claudia and her mother were welcoming. We cooked the saltfish with coconut sauce, and it was delicious. We learned a lot about a variety of local cooking and ingredients beyond the dish we were cooking. We ate the meal on her porch which is beautiful and overlooks the water. Overall it was ...read more

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Corey YDecember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Best Activity We've Ever Done as Avid Travelers

This was the best excursion my husband and I have done by far. Claudia and her mother, Uma make this such a memorable experience. It is so precious and wholesome to be able to learn about local cuisine from a nationally recognized chef. We booked her cocoa tea class as well as this, and we did both back to back. She was so accommodating and endearing, I told her we will absolutely come back to see her when we visit next. Absolutely book this activity!

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juliawU8582DNMay 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Amazing cooking experience, highly recommend

My partner and I were lucky enough to stumble upon this class and be taught by such lovely people. We made a variation of St Lucia’s national dish — green fig and saltfish — and it was delicious. All of the instructions were clear and easy to follow even for those without much culinary experience, like me. Once we booked the class, we were offered a long list of different dishes we could make. I am gluten intolerant, but that was no issue at all. I could still choose from all but two or three...read more

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Response from ViatorMay 11, 2025

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It was truly a pleasure to welcome you both into the class, and we're so happy to hear that you enjoyed making the green fig and saltfish — and that it turned out delicious! We always strive to create a warm, inclusive space where everyone, regardless of dietary needs or cooking experience, can feel comfortable, safe, and inspired. It means a lot to us that you felt supported with your gluten intolerance, and I'm especially glad we could share that extra plantain preparation with you — it was a joy to see your enthusiasm! Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We'd love to cook with you again anytime you return to St Lucia! Claudia from Claudia's Kitchen

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lava708July 2024 • TripAdvisor
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Amazing cooking class experience - don’t miss it!

We had a wonderful experience learning how to cook a St. Lucian meal! Claudia was so sweet, patient, and organized and her kitchen and home are stunning! We had fun during the cooking class and also learned how to make a couple of local drinks! Food is such an important part of experiencing local culture when we travel so it was truly special to learn from Claudia and also be welcomed into her lovely home! Thank you, Claudia for such a memorable experience! Tout bagay bon!

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Response from ViatorMarch 01, 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time learning to cook a St. Lucian meal with Claudia. It’s great to know you enjoyed the experience, including the local drinks, and felt welcomed in her home. Food truly is a beautiful way to connect with culture, and we’re delighted that you found it special. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more culinary adventures in the future! Tout bagay bon! 🌟

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