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Private St. Lucian Cooking Experience with a Local Chef

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee We provide coffee and tea upon request
  • Dinner You get to enjoy the meal you cook.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • A notebook and pen (optional) for taking additional notes
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What To Expect

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.

Sample Menu

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

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Catered to your food allergies and restrictions - let us know in advance
  • Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • You need to go down 3 levels of stairs to access the kitchen
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private St. Lucian Cooking Experience with a Local Chef?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private St. Lucian Cooking Experience with a Local Chef?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. We provide coffee and tea upon request.
  • Dinner. You get to enjoy the meal you cook.
  • Lunch.
  • Snacks. Sample some local sweets and snacks.
  • Alcoholic beverages. Must be 18 years or older.
  • Bottled water.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • A notebook and pen (optional) for taking additional notes.
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The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the Private St. Lucian Cooking Experience with a Local Chef is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Catered to your food allergies and restrictions - let us know in advance
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private St. Lucian Cooking Experience with a Local Chef will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Tea and coffeeWe provide coffee and tea upon request
  • DinnerYou get to enjoy the meal you cook.
  • Lunch
  • SnacksSample some local sweets and snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesMust be 18 years or older
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • A notebook and pen (optional) for taking additional notes

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Catered to your food allergies and restrictions - let us know in advance
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • You need to go down 3 levels of stairs to access the kitchen
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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