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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.
"Jerk" is made up of regional spices ranging from scallions and thyme to pimento (all spice) and cinnamon. The first taste of jerked food is hot with pepper, but as you eat the other spices explode with stunning flavour. 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.
Nicole will introduce visitors to all jerk spices and history, and discuss the various ways jerk seasoning can be used to give your food its own West Indian style when you return home.
Take this class not just to explore new flavours, but to enjoy the experience of cooking with new friends in a West Indian home with great view of the Caribbean Sea!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise of any specific dietary requirements (especially allergies!) at time of booking
All recipes depend on the season and availability
Please be aware that we may need to move your booking to another day to meet our 4 person minimum. If your party is less than 4, please book into an exsiting class, or contact us.
We require multiple hand washings and masks to be warn if a guest has flu-like symptoms.
What To Expect
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.
Sample Menu
starter
Coconut Crisps and/or Green Plantain Chips with Pineapple Salsa
This starter is served in all four classes and is sometimes replaced with Cassava Chips.
main
Jerk Chicken (or Tofu for vegetarians) with Grilled Pineapple
Dish is also served with Jerk Sweet Plantain Tostones, Red Beans and Rice in Coconut Milk, and a Garden Salad
dessert
Coconut Custard Tarts
Rich, tasty, and one of our most popular desserts. It is served with our Coordinating Curry, Jerk and Seafood classes.
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All about Jerk
Hands-on cooking class using recipes for a 3-course lunch with Jamaican Jerk seasoning as the focus. Monday - Saturday, 11 AM - 3 PM. Only 10-20 minutes from the Harbour and airport.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Meals, drinks, and recipes as per itinerary
Snacks
Lunch
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
250 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An experience to repeat and remember
Tara N,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nicole’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.
Was like cooking with family
montrez,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What 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.
Best Tour in Antigua
Adventurer617355,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicoles 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 !!!!
A must do
emmamhka,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experience, fab host, gorgeous surroundings, delicious food and overall lovely experience Thank you Nicole ❤️
LOVELY DAY!!
Stay631807,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00SO 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
Perfect Day!
Karen H,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If 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!!
Cooking jerk chicken
Michele B,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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.
Caribbean style cooking experience
Oceanview25,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent 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!!
Hands on cooking classes!
01angie,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 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!
So much more than just a cooking class!!
Robyn B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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
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