Private St. Lucian Cooking Experience with a Local Chef

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover the vibrant flavors of the islands with our chef's exclusive cooking class! Learn from one of St. Lucia's hidden culinary gems in a typical St. Lucian home. This is a perfect immersive cultural experience providing you an valuable insider knowledge.

Enjoy a unique and immersive experience that showcases the true essence of St. Lucian cuisine. Savor your meal on our chef's private balcony, overlooking on the breathtaking ocean and mountain views.

This activity is perfect for couples and multigenerational families with teenagers or elders.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes

You need to go down 3 levels of stairs to access the kitchen

Catered to your food allergies and restrictions - let us know in advance

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

During the activity, you will get involved in the making and cooking of St. Lucian creole food. The chef will be there to direct and assist you in the making of the meals. We will have plenty of fun, local sweets or drinks will be presented to you for your enjoyment. The cooking class experience lasts less than an hour, at the end of which, you will savor your meal while enjoying the view on our chef personal balcony. You get to choose one option from the following list of meals to prepare and enjoy.

Sample Menu

main

Option 1. Paradise Stew with Coconut Rice

main

Option 2. Festival Chicken with Garlic & Carrot Rice

main

Option 3. Fish in Creole Sauce with Mashed Green Banana

main

Option 4. Fish Festival with Stuffed Ripe Plantain

main

Option 5. Saltfish in Coconut Sauce with a hearty Green Banana Pie

main

Option 6. Claudia's Mango Barbecue Chicken with Green Banana Salad

main

Option 7. Claudia's Coco Tea with bakes and Saltfish

What‘s Included

Sample some local sweets and snacks

Bottled water

Lunch

You get to enjoy the meal you cook.

Must be 18 years or older

We provide coffee and tea upon request

Gratuities

A notebook and pen (optional) for taking additional notes

Options

Private St. Lucian Cooking Experience with a Local Chef

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best Activity We've Ever Done as Avid Travelers
Corey Y,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the best excursion my husband and I have done by far. Claudia and her mother, Uma make this such a memorable experience. It is so precious and wholesome to be able to learn about local cuisine from a nationally recognized chef. We booked her cocoa tea class as well as this, and we did both back to back. She was so accommodating and endearing, I told her we will absolutely come back to see her when we visit next. Absolutely book this activity!
Amazing cooking experience, highly recommend
juliawU8582DN,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My partner and I were lucky enough to stumble upon this class and be taught by such lovely people. We made a variation of St Lucia’s national dish — green fig and saltfish — and it was delicious. All of the instructions were clear and easy to follow even for those without much culinary experience, like me. Once we booked the class, we were offered a long list of different dishes we could make. I am gluten intolerant, but that was no issue at all. I could still choose from all but two or three dishes from the list. Our host also was gluten free, which was very reassuring to hear and made me feel very safe to cook and eat the food. We were provided several different drinks and snacks throughout the experience. Also, as a lover of all things plantain, I shared this with our teacher, and she showed me a new way to prepare and fry them. This was not originally planned, so I was thrilled to be able to make plantains. We had a great time overall and would do it again in a heartbeat. I recommend this to all tourists in St Lucia. Not only do you get plenty of fresh, delicious food, but you also get to meet some incredibly kind people.
Amazing cooking class experience - don’t miss it!
lava708,,Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful experience learning how to cook a St. Lucian meal! Claudia was so sweet, patient, and organized and her kitchen and home are stunning! We had fun during the cooking class and also learned how to make a couple of local drinks! Food is such an important part of experiencing local culture when we travel so it was truly special to learn from Claudia and also be welcomed into her lovely home! Thank you, Claudia for such a memorable experience! Tout bagay bon!