Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This is a cultural exploration into food unlike any other by one who is and expert on Caribbean foodways.
Kari has been featured on MSN, The Daily Meal, Apartment Therapy, BBC Good Food for her ability to weave Caribbean flavours in a ways that modern and sophisticated still remaining inherently authentic.
She’s the Doyenne of Entertaining of Home and people come for the food but stay for Kari. She has many repeat guests and referrals because her experience makes you really experience the intimate side of Caribbean Culture.
Additional Info
What To Expect
Arrive to my house, be greeted with a tasty and refreshing mocktail and the sounds of Caribbean music in the background, gather around my kitchen island as I introduce myself and share a brief history of the foods of the Caribbean including Jamaica and Aruba and the menu of the day. You are getting insider access to Caribbean cooking, family style (as opposed to restaurant style). The Caribbean home is a very sacred space open only to family. You are getting the rare privilege to join ours. You will be assigned to different tasks in order to help to prep and cook. We will chat and laugh and dance and make merriment as we cook. Once the food is cooked, you will sit and eat together. Please let me know if you have any allergies. This is not a nut-free house. We are able to make Caribbean keto dishes as well if you request this upon booking.
Sample Menu
starter
At least one drink
starter
At least one starter
main
At least one main with a side dish
At least one main with a side dish
Options
Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba
What‘s Included
All the ingredients for the cooking class plus meal at the end of class.
Utensils, pots, pans
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fun experience
aujbor,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Kari is very sweet and inviting. We really enjoyed cooking with her and all of the food was fantastic!
Kid Friendly Cooking Experience
janesaw2021,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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 Class!
X7922EKtheresam,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun, fun, fun! Delicious food! Kari was a friendly and informative hostess and chef. Treat yourself to this cooking class!
Must do on your Aruba vacation
Jwoodar1,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kari 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.
A must do !
Jazsmyne W,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This cooking class was above and beyond what I expected ! I actually felt as if I was cooking with a family member learning new things and techniques of authentically cooking great carribean food . I think everyone should take this class and get the experience ,10/10 !!
Amazing time
824ayanaa,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing and truly authentic experience. The class was out of her home, in the most adorable neighborhood. It was a very intimate and personable time for all who attended the class. The food was delicious and healthy. I can’t thank Kari enough for her kindness and hospitality.
great good & vibes!
Sherpa49826077184,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience! would HIGHLY recommend, vibes are very authentic and genuine! such a pleasant experience
All ingrediënts for the perfect evening
littleb501,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delicious food and great vibes, all the ingrediënts you need for a great evening with your loved ones.
Love and devotion
Mariska P,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely felt love and devotion from Carry. And we got a little VIP treatment ;-) on top. My 11 yo tried food she’d never eaten before. Lots of fresh and local produce. We not only had a great lunch, but made a warm and beautiful memorie. Thank you! xxx
#1 Activity in Aruba! Don’t Miss This!!
Global44583213078,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A priceless experience in paradise! I feel like I have found the heart and soul of Aruba and the Caribbean in Kari’s kitchen and home. Kari shares her kitchen, her recipes, her music, her laughter, her flavors, her stories, her…self. She brought me and other random travelers together. We shared a kitchen creating a meal filled with amazing flavors, textures and a quiet, humble genius. She built community in those few hours and I am a better person filled with delicious food and a full, joyous heart. Peace. Gratitude.
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