Nicole's Table: Discover the Caribbean through its Rich History of Cooking with Rum

Join Nicole’s Table for a unique culinary experience in the Caribbean. Discover the rich history of cooking with rum and its influence on the region’s culture and cuisine. Taste a variety of rums and learn how to flavor foods using different types of rum. Don’t miss this opportunity to cook with new friends in a West Indian home with a stunning view of the Caribbean Sea!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orchid Hill Drive - Participate in a culinary workshop within a residence perched atop a hill with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. This offers a picturesque panorama and a chance to immerse yourself in Caribbean lifestyle. The workshop is designed to be more than just a cooking lesson; it’s a dive into local culture.\n\nYou can engage in the…
What's Included
  • Meals, drinks, and recipes as per itinerary
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Meal Options
  • Coconut Crisps or Plantain Chips
  • Sweet Potato Soup (with Rum)
  • Rum and Brown Sugar Marinated Chicken with Onion Jam - Served with Nicole’s Tostones, Red Beans and Rice, and a Rainbow Garden Salad.
  • Butter Rum Cake
Additional Information

The narrative of rum began in the Caribbean in around the 17th century. The session on Cooking with Rum delves into the revolutionary role and history of rum in Caribbean society and its culinary practices.
A variety of rums will be available for tasting and adding a unique touch to the dishes. Being in Antigua, our journey begins with the island’s…

Location
Orchid Hill Drive
We are unable to offer transportation to our home, but we do provide customized directions and information for all of our guests. When you arrive at our home, we always meet you and talk with the taxi driver to make sure he or she will pick you up on time when we are finished. We work with cruisers, hotel guests, and BnB guests all the time so we can help you find our way to our home via taxi or a car rental.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Terancem2013
Mar 14, 2025
The highlight of our vacation - Nicole’s Table in Antigua and Barbuda was hands down the highlight of our trip! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like family. The setting alone is breathtaking — perched up in the mountains with panoramic views of the city and the sparkling Caribbean, it felt like we were on top of the world. Nicole and her husband are two of the kindest, most genuine people we’ve ever met, and the way they run the class makes you feel like you’re cooking with old friends. We did the Cooking with Rum class, and the surprise rum tasting halfway through? Absolute perfection! The food, the atmosphere, the company — it was all incredible. If you’re in Antigua and Barbuda, do yourself a favor and book this experience. It’s not just a cooking class — it’s a memory you’ll treasure forever!
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Karenpd8659wn
Mar 7, 2025
Cooking with Rum - Thank you so much to Nicole and Adam for opening up your beautiful home and kitchen to make our cooking class one of the highlights of our trip. The hands on was a great experience for all of us. Hubby particularly enjoyed the rum tasting and all of the expertise from Adam. My favourite part was the pure beauty of your home, views and plants and flowers 💐 Incredible! Thanks again for a great time 😊
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Ambassador674758
Mar 7, 2025
Authentic Barbados cooking - If like us you are looking for something interesting to do rather than lying on a sun lounger all day try this. Nicole makes food preparation easy and cooking fun, followed by a delicious lunch with an outstanding rum cake for dessert. Her husband takes you through a rum tasting and a conversation that could easily go on through the evening. All in the beautiful setting of their home high above St. John’s with views across the ocean to St. Kitts. Highly recommended.
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Pamela_h
Feb 28, 2025
Food in Paradise - We had a delightful time with Nicole and Adam. They have a beautiful property and we found them to be fun and engaging. The food was excellent and extremely plentiful.
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Jennifer_b
Feb 28, 2025
Cooking with rum - Great experience! Thank you Nicole and Adam for the hospitality and fun experience cooking with rum and sampling!!! Highly recommend!!!!
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57jilly1
Feb 21, 2025
A perfect day - One of the best experiences we've ever had. Nicole's Table was wonderful. We were greeted as we stepped out of the taxi with a big smile and welcome. We prepared and cooked food whilst chatting with everyone, drank lots of rum punch and then sat and had the most delicious meal ever whilst looking out to sime amazing views. The reviews for this experience are spot on. The hosts took great care of us and treated us just like a family member. This experience we recommend 100%. Thank you to Nicole's Table
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Spickering2022
Feb 17, 2025
Great class, wonderful meal! - Nicole and Adam are wonderful hosts in their lovely home with beautiful views of Antigua. I attended the Cooking with Rum class with my daughter and we had a wonderful time! Great hands on class, cooking and learning how to incorporate rum into your meal. We were educated on all the different types of rum and had some rum tastings. The Rum punch was flowing and the finished meal was excellent! I can't wait to make it at home!
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E6956psstevej
Feb 11, 2025
Cooking with Rum at Nicole’s Table - A day cooking with Nicole was an awesome experience. Prior to arriving the communication was excellent. At one stage I was the only one attending so Adam (Nicole’s husband) did his very best to rearrange my day. After many emails we managed to stick with the original date and all went well. The menu was lovely, Nicole went the extra mile when I asked the difference between fried plantain and tostones, she not only explained the cultural origins (tostones was a Spanish influence) but proceeded to talk and walk me through making tostones (not on the menu) so the group could taste the difference. The food was excellent, all cooked by the group under Nicole's tuition. Adam took the group for the rum tasting, when he learned I had drunk some beer d the rums on show he offered alternatives to make sure my experience was new. Nicole’s and Adam’s house is a perfect venue, high up, overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. It’s not a cheap activity but when you consider the cost of eating out in Antigua and the wonderful experience you get it is well worth the dollars. I fully recommend Cooking with Nicole, book it, you won’t be disappointed!
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N4076hrpauls
Feb 5, 2025
Fabulous Experience - Terrific food! Intelligent, friendly, & welcoming hosts! This cooking class was our favorite excursion of the 2 weeks we were on the island. Everything was well thought out and organized.
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Martinhh5700xb
Jan 28, 2025
Rum cookery at Nicole's table - The location, at Nicole's house, was beautiful, the cookery was excellent and the hosts were so friendly. We did the Rum cookery and the food was great. Highly recommended.
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