This was a great time. Lovely location, truly hands on, and an excellent meal. We learned a lot and I look forward to trying the recipes.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Meals, drinks, and recipes as per itinerary
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
Excludes
- Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 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.
Return
- 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.
Itinerary
Jerk cooking is an authentic Jamaican way to cook meat. Whether it is pork, chicken, beef or fish, the meat is seasoned and slowly cooked over an open fire or on a barbecue grill. The seasoning is made up of local/regional spices like scallions, onion, thyme, pimento (all spice), cinnamon, nutmeg, peppers and salt. The first taste of jerked food is hot with pepper, and as you eat the flavors of all the other spices mingle in your mouth giving an explosion of stunning flavor. It is for this reason why all the other islands have adopted Jerk. Jerk is now viewed as a regional food, and everyone has their own special recipe to make jerk seasoning. In Nicole’s class, Nicole will introduce you to all the jerk spices, provide a history about jerk, and discuss the various ways jerk seasoning can be used to give your food its own West Indian style when you return home. Once lunch is ready, guests will enjoy eating on our large veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea (and the hummingbirds that frequent our orchids). * Vegetarian options are available upon request.
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Reviews
The experience was awesome. I learned some new cooking recipes that at home I would have not tried 😋. Nicole was laid back and very informative about cooking. I experience the the Jerk by Nicole's best Jerk chicken I've ever had.My hat does out to Nicole grand finale of my trip. Thank you 😊
Giving Nicole Table a 5 star is NOT enough!! This experience should be given a 10 star rating!! Nicole was informative, kind and funny. I learned a lot is just how the little things in a kitchen and recipe makes a big difference. Nicole kitchen was clean and organized. I told her she needs to give the cooks at my resort cooking lessons!! I will definitely make the recipes at home. I am so very glad I took this class. If you have a chance to experience this excursion, please do! You will be grateful that you did!!
Amazing experience!! Beautiful views d phenomenal food!!! Nicole is incredible!! She teaches you all the secrets you need to know!!
While the location is in their home, it is a beautiful place, plenty of room and the view from the patio is amazing. The process of creating the dishes are entertaining and enjoyable instead of feeling like the chore of cooking. The results of your labors are delicious and you will leave wanting to make these dishes at home. Highly recommend!
This was a great experience. Nicole's home has a view that will truly inspire you to cook. The class was very interactive and easy to understand each task. The food was some of the best I had on the island. Especially the coconut tarts.
My wife and I had a great day with Nicole and Natasha. We made and enjoyed eating some delicious food, in a beautiful and relaxed setting whilst having a laugh. Fun day.
Nicole’s Jerk chicken event was truly the most satisfying way to spend a day on Antigua. From the moment we arrived at Nicole’s home to leaving we filled every minute with conversation on the genesis of jerk, the science of mixing spices/ flavours and the creation of the menu. Nicole served a potent rum punch to accompany the plantain chips and dips. Lunch and chat ended on the amazing patio overlooking the garden and valley vista.
What a great experience. Everyone asked what was my favorite thing I ate while on vacation. The answer was simple....What I cooked! Everything was excellent, the food, the conversation, the instructions, the drinks. Would absolutely be returning on my next trip.
Nicoles cooking class was our best experience on our Antigua trip !!! Nicole is very welcoming and her food recipes were very delicious !!!! The time for cooking and eating the fantastic meal was perfect !!! She made the cooking process very easy. I would definitely recommend Nicole’s cooking class !!!!
Lovely experience, fab host, gorgeous surroundings, delicious food and overall lovely experience Thank you Nicole ❤️
SO MUCH FUN! From the moment you arrive at Nicole’s Table you are treated like family! She and her assistants welcome you to her beautiful home with breezy outdoor spaces to relax while sipping on Rum Punch then you get to prep your meal alongside an amazing hostess and chef. I’m still dreaming of those pumpkin fritters, but the Jerk Chicken was amazing. She even helped our group make 3 different spice levels. Highly recommend for both foodies and just regular folks! Nicole—I’ll be back!! Karen Horton
If you’re a foodie (and even if you’re not!) this is such a great way to spend a day in Antigua! From the beautiful location, to the hospitality of your hostess, Nicole, to the easy of booking and then the experience of cooking the most delicious Jerk Chicken meal alongside Chef…PREPARE TO BE IN HEAVEN!! She welcomes you into her home and makes you feel like you’re cooking lunch at a family reunion. Everything we ate was delicious, but I still dream about those pumpkin fritters! I attended with 5 other friends and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Nicole, you thought I was kidding… but I’ll be back!!
The class consisted of making appetizers, a full course meal and a dessert and time to enjoy the meal. Nicole, the instructor, and Natasha, her assistant were wonderful. They took us through the steps for making jerk chicken and other Caribbean cooking. The instructions were great. Nicole took time to answer many questions. The kitchen was extra clean. The setting was amazing. Nicole and Natasha were very kind and we enjoyed their hospitality. I would definitely take another class with them. They definitely bent over backwards to accommodate our needs. It was a very fun afternoon.
Spent the day with Nicole and 10 other guests cooking home style Caribbean food. Everything was delicious from appetizers to dessert. Oh, and the delicious rum punch. Sooo good! Nicole and her family are so gracious. We thoroughly enjoyed our time cooking and eating together. This was definitely the highlight of our cruise!!
My husband and I always enjoy immersing ourselves into the culture where we travel. We also love to cook and have been successful at finding great food tours and cooking classes around the world. We decided to attend the All About Jerk cooking class while visiting Antigua. We had been to the island a few other times and wanted to try something different. This was so much fun and we highly recommend it! We were with a great group of people (7) and what we enjoyed most was that it was completely hands-on and we did the majority of the cooking while Nicole taught! It was not a cooking demonstration, but a true cooking class! The menu was delicious and we could take what we learned and apply it when we got home, recipes in hand! We had plantain and yucca chips with an amazing dip, a fresh pineapple salsa, jerk chicken with a coconut rice and beans, pumpkin fritters and a delicious coconut tart. We also enjoyed yummy rum punch throughout the cooking class. Nicole and Adam were so welcoming and their home was so inviting with an amazing view! Book this class, you won’t regret it!
We felt at home right away! Nicole and her husband were wonderful hosts. We collectively created a wonderful Jerk Chicken meal with rice and beans, a tasty pumpkin fritter and then a coconut dessert! The rum punch wasn’t so bad either! 😂🤪 I would highly recommend this excursion, especially if you’re a foodie! Thank you Nicole
A fun, informal cooking class in a wonderful home with a fabulous host. You'll work hands on helping create all parts of the meal, and then get to enjoy the fantastic feast! Easy to get to from the cruise port...an quick 10-15 minute taxi ride away.
We booked this cooking class as part of our honeymoon and it was so much fun to learn how to cook with Nicole and Lorna. We were shown how to make six dishes which we ate together with the rest of the class at the end – simply the best food we ate on the island.
Nicole's Table in Antigua is an absolute gem! From the moment we arrived, Nicole, her husband Adam, and the awesome assistant were the most welcoming hosts, making us feel right at home. We had an unforgettable hands-on experience, whipping up a feast that included spice-a-licious jerk chicken, perfectly seasoned red beans and rice, pumpkin fritters, rainbow salad, crispy plantain chips with fresh pineapple salsa, and sweet coconut tarts. It was such a fun dive into caribbean flavors, and honestly, our taste buds are still thanking us! A must-do for anyone visiting Antigua! By the way she does virtual class options too!!! #NicolesTable #Antigua #AntiguaTravel #CaribbeanTravel #CookingClass https:// nicolestable.com My review video https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThbRU37G/
I went with my daughter and a female friend. We had such a wonderful time, learnt a lot. My daughter was totally included (disabled) and the group of 7 was good fun. Definitely recommend for a group of friends and the house is beautifully positioned with wonderful views whilst we ate the results of our cooking! To top it all Nicole was lovely x
What a great time we had and the unexpected skills learnt were a bonus. Nicole is a super teacher giving clear instructions and we achieved so much in a few hours, all of the food we made, and then enjoyed, was absolutely delicious. Her home is stunning, we were made very welcome. Highly recommend. Now I just have to hope I can replicate at home!
This was amazing thank you Nicole for having us in your home to learn about Caribbean Jerk Chicken. Nicole and her husband run this business form your home and we felt honoured to be there. We felt it was quite unique to run a business in your actual home, they were both very lovely, welcoming and genuinely wanted you to have an amazing day. Truly memorable and would recommend. We loved the rum punch too! It was a great hands on experience, learning about Caribbean cuisine and ingredients and putting them together. I loved making the fried plantain chips from scratch the best! And you work together as a team to make the different courses and then you share them together family style. It was a great experience to meet new people form around the world too. Thank you x
My wife and I wanted a change from the normal cruise port routine, and this experience filled the bill wonderfully. Nicole and Adam's house on the hill is lovely and inviting (as are the hosts). Immediately upon arriving, you will feel comfortable. Our All abut Jerk class expanded our cooking horizons and kept us laughing. We have planned a tropical night back home with our family, armed with Nicole's instruction. Yes, the food was that good. And the jerk chicken was easily the best we ever tasted. Thank you, Nicole, for making our day special.
It was an amazing day, we learnt alot, Nicole is lovely and the house is divine with amazing views. Totally full with good food and made new friends. Highly recommend 👏🙌👏🥰
Our group of friends did this class while in Antigua on a cruise. I’ve done a number of cooking classes in various places and this one was great. Nicole’s home is beautiful and the views are amazing. She does a great job managing the small group and making sure everyone got to be hands on to the extent they wanted. The food was delicious and I look forward to making the recipes at home soon!
Amazing experience. Highlight of the week. Delicious food and relaxing atmosphere. The patio area is amazing with the birds and flowers.
Amazing experience!! Nicole is so easy going and a wealth of knowledge. She likes to get to know her guests and share stories. Her home is beautiful and has an awesome view. The food. Cannot even put it into words. Loved the hands on experience. Its definitely not you watching Nicole cook. I would recommend this activity to anyone. You won't be dissapointed!
What a wonderful experience. Nicole & Adam are perfect hosts, their place is spectacular- the views!! Our cooking experience was spectacular, we learned new things and we shared the meal with new friends. One of the best things we have experienced in our travels.
This was an enjoyable activity. Nicole is an experienced caterer and enthusiastic about getting all involved whatever skills level. We were welcomed with and well supplied with a lovely rum punch. Whilst the food was cooking we sampled seven different rums by the knowledgeable, Adam. The food we'd prepared was very tasty the soup and cake in particular. Will be trying out these recipes for sure when back in England
What an amazing excursion, if you get a chance you must go. Her place is beautiful, the view is stunning and they are wonderful hosts. Not too mention, you get to prepare and eat a meal. Loved this excursion.
Had a great afternoon cooking with. Nicole. Made jerk chicken, pumpkin fritters, plantains, pineapple salsa and more. Everything was delicious. Beautiful setting. Would definitely recommend.
Beautiful location overlooking the water Wonderful teacher in Nicole Great experience What a fun unique experience!
We had a great experience doing the jerk chicken class at Nicole’s. Nicole is very friendly and welcoming host. Her class is held in her home and is very authentic and relaxed. She is so knowledgable about each of the ingredients and dishes we cooked - it was almost like a food history lesson as well as a cooking class. The lesson was very hands on with the entire group in the class, it was a great opportunity to meet new people. Nicole also provided written recipes based on what we cooked for us to take away. Though we probably won’t be able to get all the fresh wonderful ingredients back in the UK - we are excited to take these recipes back into our own kitchen. Thank you for this amazing experience. We would recommend it to anybody visiting Antigua.
We took the All About Jerk cooking class with Nicole. She was absolutely wonderful and we had an amazing time! We felt so welcomed, the atmosphere was very comfortable, and the view was amazing! We made so many different recipes for our meal and she was very helpful through everything. We enjoyed learning and great conversation. We took our teens and they said our time at Nicole’s Table was one of their favorite things! She even got my father-in-law to cook, haha! The food we cooked was wonderful, too! This is a must do!! Thank you Nicole and Adam, you made our time in Antigua!
My adult children and I experienced Nicole's Table Jerk Chicken together. We've been traveling and exploring the world for 2 decades and this was one of the top 3 excursions we've ever done. The home was beautiful with very scenic views, Nicole and Adam were warm and entertaining, the lesson was informative, and the food was the best we had during our 7-day stay on the island. We loved, loved, loved it!
This was by far the best experience we had in several years! Nicole and her husband are great hosts, with lots of stories and jokes! The price is more than fair for what you'll gain. Food and drinks all along the 4 hours and lots of great people you'll certainly enjoy having around! Will definitely come back!!
We had a fabulous time with Nicole, cooking jerk chicken, coconut tarts, rice, and beans, rum punch, fritters, and pineapple relish with fried plantains. My husband who had never cooked anything before even had a good time as the fry cook. We all had jobs to do and enjoyed doing every one of them. The lunch was outstanding and Nicole is such a welcome host and teacher. Her home where we were at is so beautiful at the top of a mountain. Much of the ingredients we used were homegrown and such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this on your trip.
Antigua will always be a special place because great people like Nicole opened their home and created such a memorable experience. Get out of the hustle and bustle and go enjoy a relaxing, fulfilling afternoon with Nicole!
This was our second experience at Nicole‘s table. It was fabulous! Nicole‘s house is amazing. The gardens, the views the absolute beauty of the place are beyond belief. Nicole and her husband, Adam, are very welcoming, comfortable, and easy people to be around. Nicole‘s cooking expertise is wonderful. The recipes are great, and the hands-on experience really helps build your confidence that you can do this at home. Last time we went, we did the cooking with rum class, which was great. This time we did the jerk class Because we’ve not been able to replicate the fabulous jerk chicken we’ve gotten in the Caribbean. I think we can do it now, because we certainly did it with Nicole‘s help. Both times we went were day trips when we were on a cruise. I think this would be a great idea if you were staying on the island of Antigua as you could come for several classes and really come away a master.
Such an amazing experience!! Nicole is a sweet and welcoming spirit and her home is absolutely beautiful. The food is delicious and being able to participate and learn the recipes made it a great experience. We ate family style and shared stories like we had known each other forever. Please book and share in this experience!
I saw this on an Antigua FB group and booked the Jerk cooking day - what a fabulous day Only 10 people and a lovely group. Nicole and her home are amazing and so welcoming. The day flew by and we loved every second! We cooked, we drank rum punch, we did a rum tasting and all sat together to eat. Don’t hesitate book this The pictures speak for themselves
Nicole has the best personality and knowledge to make this a wonderful time together. How much fun it was preparing, learning, and dining together! We tried the recipes again once we were home; they were easy and equally as delicious. This was definitely the best thing we did when in Antigua. Nicole opens her beautiful home and provides a professional service with friendliness and warmth. We highly recommend Nicole!
Nicole provided an amazing warm and insightful experience. We learned so much about local culture and cuisine. In addition, the people we shared this experience were also fun and engaging, and we highly recommend Nicole's Table and would happily return for another course.
Just a relaxed, fun day, where we learned a lot, ate well and enjoyed Nicole - and her family. Off a cruise ship (taxis are a hassle; if did again, would ask Nicole to book something for us, but we got lucky and stumbled into Miguel). Hot, muggy and crowded downtown. Beat the crowds; get up into the hills. Nicole is a pro - experience chef and people-person. If you like to cook, or eat, or have a pleasant day, just go.
This was such an amazing experience. My husband has been on the search for 9 years now on how to make authentic jerk chicken. Nicole and her family opened up their beautiful home to us and did just that. The food we made was so full of flavor and love. We cannot wait to make them at home for our family and friends.
This was a wonderful experience with Nicole and her family. They were gracious hosts. So many of the foods we cooked came right from her garden outside. Everything was so fresh and delicious. She made this type of cooking accessible to us, even without any experience. We also met some other lovely people and had a relaxing fun meal together. Can't recommend enough.
Nicole was amazing and we were welcomed in her house!!! It was an amazing view and great people!! Would definitely do again ☺️
We were greeted at the door to Nicole’s beautiful house. She showed us through to her back garden which was teaming with greenery and lovely large chairs to relax in. She had a bouncy and welcoming energy to her. Every part of the food preparation was well explained and we were all encouraged to partake. Conversation ranged from food to history of the island and everything In between. The class lasted 4 hours and the time flew by and we all made way too much food to eat on one sitting. All in all I would highly recommend this for solo travellers, couples, families and everyone else. Thank you so much for having us Nicole.
What an amazing experience! Nicole was a fantastic host who made us feel very welcome and relaxed in her beautiful home. There were 7 of us in total doing the cooking course and we all got to know each other over a rum punch on the terrace - which had a fantastic view towards the sea. Nicole clearly explained what we each had to do and the time flew by as we prepared and cooked the jerk chicken, pineapple salsa (so good!), plantain crisps with a lime dip, salad, rice and beans, and a simple but delicious coconut custard tart. We loved the food so much we have made it several times since and the tangy pineapple salsa is now made for every bbq we have. I highly recommend attending one of Nicole’s cooking days.
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