Discovering Paradise
Discovering Paradise
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore food tours and farm-to-table dining for a deeper dive into Antiguan cuisine.