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General information
Available days Wednesday, Thursday
Starting time 09:30
Duration4.5 hours
Minimum age14
Loved by travelers
★★★★★★★★★★5· 62 reviews
Summary from reviews
Travelers consistently praise this Caribbean cooking class with Chef Helmi as a highlight of their Curaçao trip. They appreciate the hands-on experience preparing local dishes like lionfish and pumpkin cupcakes, learning techniques such as peeling mangoes, and sampling local ingredients. The convivial atmosphere, beautiful kitchen and outdoor dining area, and Helmi's knowledge and personal stories are frequently mentioned. Reviewers also enjoy the small group setting and the family-style meal shared at the end, describing the experience as fun, memorable, and delicious.
Based on recent traveler reviews.
Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Caribbean with Chef Helmi Smeulders!
What to expect?
Join Helmi's cooking class and discover the secrets of Caribbean cuisine. Learn how to use exotic ingredients like tamarind, plantain and Scotch bonnet chilies to create delicious dishes that are bursting with flavor. Chef Helmi will guide you through the intricacies of Caribbean spices, marinades and sauces, and reveal the cooking techniques that make this cuisine so unique. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, this class is the perfect opportunity to expand your culinary repertoire and explore the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.
You’ll be welcomed in the stylish and spacious air-conditioned kitchen with coffee and sweets, after which chef Helmi will give an extensive demo about Caribbean ingredients and typical island recipes. Then it’s time to cook! Under her expert guidance, you will prepare Caribbean dishes in this cooking class like jerk chicken, ceviche, homemade tortillas, funchi fries and sweet potato salad. Chef Helmi’s hands-on teaching style makes it easy for everyone to grasp the techniques and appreciate the nuances of Caribbean flavors. The morning ends with a feast of Caribbean delights to be shared at the communal table together with the other participants. You will leave with a full belly and newfound appreciation for the vibrant and delicious world of Caribbean cuisine.
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What's included
Included
Coffee, Tea & Sweets
Soft drinks, homemade ice tea, water, wine & beer
Lunch
Recipes
Goodiebag
Itinerary
A hands-on Caribbean cooking class with Chef Helmi Smeulders in her air-conditioned kitchen.
1
check meeting instructions
Meet at the kitchen
Arrive at 1 Djonoramarthaweg, Willemstad, please be on time.
2
approx. 40 min
Welcome and demo
Enjoy coffee and sweets while Chef Helmi demos Caribbean ingredients and spices.
3
approx. 170 min
Cook your dishes
Prepare dishes like jerk chicken, ceviche and homemade tortillas under her guidance.
4
approx. 1 hour
Enjoy your lunch
Sit down to eat what you cooked, with recipes and a goodie bag to take home.
Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For cancellations made within 24 hours, no shows, or late arrivals, no refund will be issued.
Helmi, what an amazing experience! Thanks so much for this special morning ❤️❤️ absolutely loved it and will be adding your wonderful cooking class to my “mindful curacao travel guide”
It was one of my highlights of our trip as it was soo tasty, healthy and o learned a ton including how to peel mango’s 😍
Rosalie Tordoir
11 months ago
Google
Amazing Cooking Experience with Caribbean Chef Helmi!
I had a fantastic time last week learning about the incredible flavors and flowers of the island Curaçao. Chef Helmi showed us how to safely prepare Lion Fish, peel a mango perfectly, learned about all the recipies and I made the pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese glaze. Tasting all the dishes was simply delightful. A truly fun and memorable experience, to learn more about the island, I highly recommend it!
Lorri Paulucci
6 months ago
Google
Highlight of Curaçao vacation. Helmi creates a convivial atmosphere in a beautifully appointed kitchen and outdoor dining area. She delighted us with local information and her own experiences. Helmi’s recipes are accessible to cook yet present with subtle and delicious flavors. My husband and I loved meeting Helmi and partaking in her cooking class!
Juliet Ch
a year ago
Google
It was a little group of 10 with the chef and sous chef. We got to sample local ingredients ranging from fruits and veg to fish and then we all gotta a turn to make a dish that would then be shared as part of a family style meal. Everyone did their best, everyone got a chance to get their hands dirty and we ate like kings and queens. We learned a lot, we tried a lot, we laughed a lot and we ate a lot. Thank you chef Helmi and team, what an absolutely delicious experience.
Lynn Young
4 months ago
Google
Had such an amazing time! Helmi was so knowledgeable and informative, Jenny was so helpful. We had so much fun making delicious Caribbean food, met some awesome people and enjoyed eating all our hard work. Definitely a highlight of our trip.
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