Antiguan Cooking Classes
Roll up your sleeves and learn to prepare authentic Antiguan dishes from local cooks. The best souvenir is a recipe you can recreate at home.
Why Take a Cooking Class in Antigua?
Antiguan cuisine is a vibrant blend of West African, British, and wider Caribbean influences. Cooking classes let you go beyond the resort buffet and discover the real flavors of the islands, from the okra-rich fungie and pepperpot to the art of steaming ducana in banana leaf.
Hands-On
Small Groups
Local Chefs
Eat What You Cook
Popular Cooking Experiences
Antiguan Kitchen Experience
St. John's
Hands-on class in a local home kitchen. Learn to prepare a full Antiguan lunch including fungie, chop-up, and freshly squeezed local juice.
Pepperpot & Stories
St. John's
Cook the national dish of fungie and pepperpot with a local cook while learning about the West African and Caribbean history behind this beloved stew.
Heritage Sweets Workshop
St. John's
A relaxed class focused on traditional Antiguan sweets and breakfasts. Steam ducana in banana leaf, bake sugar cake, and roll tamarind balls, finishing with a sit-down tasting.
Beach Cooking Adventure
Long Bay
Cook traditional dishes on an open fire by the beach. Work with fresh fish, conch, coconuts and plantains for a rustic yet unforgettable experience.
What to Expect
Before the Class
- • Some classes include a market or farm visit
- • Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- • Most dietary needs can be accommodated, just ask in advance
During & After
- • All ingredients and equipment are provided
- • You'll sit down and eat what you cooked
- • Recipes are usually shared for you to take home
More Culinary Experiences
Explore food tours and farm-to-table dining for a deeper dive into Antiguan cuisine.