Top Aruba Cooking Classes

Chef Kari was so great. It was like being invited over to a family member’s home for dinner. i enjoyed learning abt Caribbean cooking and ingredients specific to it. My daughter still says it was her best meal in Aruba. we were in Aruba 6 days so that’s quite the compliment! i have a gluten allergy so lost out on tasting a lot of the delicious foods. As a celiac person, this is pretty standard protocol unfortunately. Chef Kari was very responsive to texts through Whatsapp. i plan to reach out about some of the food we made. I feel certain I can make it gluten free at home. I enjoyed meeting the other guests for class as well. it was interesting to meet people from all over. It was. lovely night and our entire family enjoyed it. Thank you Chef Kari. Angela Ferguson

Such a beautiful experience we definitely started as strangers and left as friends. Delicious food and delightful host.

We were in search of a new experience having been to Aruba many times over the last 3 decades. Stumbled onto Nos Isla almost by accident. What a great experience! Captain Garrick was waiting for us at the marina and made us super comfortable on the 15 minute boat ride to the private bungalow on Riff Island. Our private chef was already prepping when we arrived, as was the fully stocked bar awaiting us. The bungalow itself had all the comforts you could ask for, including loungers, picnic table, games and also water sport items for use in the lagoon. The staff was first class and the setting was as tranquil a vibe as you could ask for. This will likely become an annual excursion for our family.JT

Had a great sail with Captain Jeff, Albert, and Daryl. They were friendly and funny and shared so much about the local environment. We had kids with us and they were suoer welcoming and made sure kids and adults had a great time (Albert made the kids Shirley Temples in colorsnthat matched their shirts, which blew their tiny minds) The lunch was both delicious and plentiful, ready for us when we finished our snorkel - we couldn't inagibe hiwbthwy prepared such a great meal in the cramped galley, but they managed. 10/10, would sail again.

My husband and I did this tour and spent the full day exploring the mangroves, floating around drinking, and eating amazing food. The chef was fantastic, we got appetizers, a phenomenal lunch and a great dessert. The guys who ran the tour were excellent, super attentive but also let us do our own thing. They had a bunch of snorkels, a paddle board and other water type of stuff as well as other fun things to do at the location. We saw a ton of fish in the mangroves as well as birds and other wildlife. Everyone running the tour was super friendly and we had a great time talking with them and learning about the culture as well. We’ve done many excursions off of cruises (both with the cruise line and without), this was without a doubt the best experience we’ve ever had, 100% will do this again next time we get to Aruba!

One of the best excursions we’ve ever done in our 46 total cruises!! It started with Roger picking us up right at the cruise ship and then driving us a short distance to the marina. We then met his son Dillon and Captain Etienne. We had a wonderful bowl of fresh fruit while sailing to our snorkeling spot. We have snorkeled over 100 times while on cruises and this spot definitely is in our top 3!! Beautiful healthy reef, plenty of fish, and some surprises like an eel and an octopus. Etienne lead us through the reef for an hour of awesome snorkeling. Once back on board, Roger had prepared lunch: a small hamburger, two fish tacos, seared dumplings, and a ceviche. It was all delicious!! Then some rum punch as we leisurely sailed back to port. Without a doubt we’ll schedule this same excursion next time we’re back in Aruba. Thanks for an awesome day!

This was hands down the best meal we had on the island! The flavors, the vibe, the hospitality is unmatched! We learned so much and cooked an unforgettable meal. So thankful that we were able to do this!

Great experience with lits of laughter and AMAZING food! Thanks Chef Kari for a great experience.

We’ve been coming to Aruba for about 20 years, and this was hands down one of the best experiences we’ve ever had!! A private sail boat with our own captain and crew that provided us an unforgettable experience. A guided snorkel adventure in the gorgeous Mango Halto waters, snacks, drinks, lunch and amazing conversation. The beauty of sailing is something we will never forget ❤️

Loved this cooking experience! Kari, the host, was fabulous and so personable. We met another family and food blogger in the class and it was just very relaxed and informative. My two teenage sons loved the experience as well!

Chef Kari was an excellent hostess and a very talented chef. I truly enjoyed learning about Caribbean cooking and the food was incredibly delicious especially the oxtail stew! Wow! Highly recommend this class.

The cooking class was fun. I really enjoyed how the host engaged everyone. She made adjustments to the menu ti meet our dietary needs. Plus the drinks and meal were delicious. Will definitely be preparing the meal at home.

Chef Kari is very sweet and inviting. We really enjoyed cooking with her and all of the food was fantastic!

We felt right at home with Kari. The conversation flowed smoothly. We were able to learn great cooking techniques and use of seasonings, spices and local veggies. Our two boys, 9 and 10, were able to participate and contribute. Kari made sure to give them jobs so they felt included. They also made a friend with her son while there! Left like family.

Fun, fun, fun! Delicious food! Kari was a friendly and informative hostess and chef. Treat yourself to this cooking class!

Kari was absolutely amazing! Making a meal with her was just like making a meal with your family. She is a great host and teacher and can’t wait to cook and break bread with her again.