Nicole's Table: Discover the Caribbean through its Rich History of Cooking with Rum

Join Nicole’s Table for a unique culinary experience in the Caribbean. Discover the rich history of cooking with rum and its influence on the region’s culture and cuisine. Taste a variety of rums and learn how to flavor foods using different types of rum. Don’t miss this opportunity to cook with new friends in a West Indian home with a stunning view of the Caribbean Sea!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orchid Hill Drive - Participate in a culinary workshop within a residence perched atop a hill with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. This offers a picturesque panorama and a chance to immerse yourself in Caribbean lifestyle. The workshop is designed to be more than just a cooking lesson; it’s a dive into local culture.\n\nYou can engage in the…
What's Included
  • Meals, drinks, and recipes as per itinerary
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Meal Options
  • Coconut Crisps or Plantain Chips
  • Sweet Potato Soup (with Rum)
  • Rum and Brown Sugar Marinated Chicken with Onion Jam - Served with Nicole’s Tostones, Red Beans and Rice, and a Rainbow Garden Salad.
  • Butter Rum Cake
Additional Information

The narrative of rum began in the Caribbean in around the 17th century. The session on Cooking with Rum delves into the revolutionary role and history of rum in Caribbean society and its culinary practices.
A variety of rums will be available for tasting and adding a unique touch to the dishes. Being in Antigua, our journey begins with the island’s…

Location
Orchid Hill Drive
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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L712geterryg
Mar 9, 2026
What a wonderful experience - I took at group of 12 to Nicole's Table and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Nicole welcomed us into her home and made us feel like family. She has a beautiful home with an unmatched view of the bay and ocean. The group was totally involved, learned some great skills and enjoyed the rum punch! Will very much recommend and book for future visits.
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Elizabeth_m
Mar 6, 2026
Great hosts! - Class size was great- 6 people. Would be difficult with a lot more...Very beautiful setting and ample food and rum tasting!
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Haveracketwilltravel
Feb 4, 2026
Better Than Home Cooking - We joined Nicole and Adam for their Cooking With Rum class instead of a ship excursion and it was the best experience of the cruise. Food, instruction, conversation, drinks...everything was fantastic; it felt like a day at a friend's house. We're looking forward to working with the recipes they provided to be the spotlight of our next party. While we don't have it planned yet, we'll certainly try to schedule another class, or the same one, next time we're on Antigua.
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Catherine_s
Jan 2, 2026
Cooking with Family & new friends! - 4+ hours of cooking eating and drinking. We participated in the cooking with Rum class. Fun and delicious. Chicken kebabs, rice and beans, plantains and Rumcake. While waiting for everything to cook we got a bit of Rum education and a tasting with Adam.
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Al_l
Dec 23, 2025
Highly Recommended - We were met at the front door and felt like family the whole day. It was alot of fun cooking and just talking about family and anything else. The rum portion was fun and informative. I recommend Nicoles Table to anyone coming to Antigua. Make sure to get a bottle of Havana Club Especial before you leave.
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Vhaavisto
Dec 14, 2025
Highlight of our trip - The 'Cooking with Rum' class with Nicole was a highlight of our trip to Antigua, we had such a fun afternoon and came away with many new ideas for cooking back home (and lots of knowledge about rum thanks to the tasting led by Adam). We wholeheartedly recommend cooking with Nicole for anyone who wants to learn about Caribbean cuisine and meet some wonderful people.
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M2842vcmarieg
Nov 3, 2025
An excursion worth repeating! - The experience of being at Nicole's Table is one of extravagance and warmth. An exchange of culinary knowledge, a Caribbean immersion, thoughtful conversation, AND delicious food. This was my second time being welcomed into her home and it was such a joy. The recipes I learn there I cook for my family and friends who take care of my property, pets, and plants while I am traveling. It's always a wonderful way to share my travel memories with them.
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Karengt9836kr
Oct 14, 2025
Best experience in Antigua! - Thank you, Nicole and Adam, for the best cooking class experience that Buddy and I have ever participated in! Your home is beautiful, the event was so well organized and you and Adam were the perfect hosts and knowledgeable guides about the local foods and the Caribbean rums (thumbs up for the rum tasting as well)! The food and drink (Rum Punch, 1-2-3-4) were delicious! If anyone visits Antigua, Nicole’s Table is an event not to miss!
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Bethanh924
Aug 2, 2025
Great Cooking Class! - Great tour, Nicole and Adam were the perfect hosts, fun, informative and really welcoming. The food itself was plentiful and really tasty and easy recipes to recreate at home. Would highly recommend and come back for other classes when back on the island!
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Kowaine_b
May 31, 2025
Cooking with family - Nicole was an attentive host and catered the experience to exceed our expectations. It was a mix of hands on teachings with education on the history of the ingredients and culture. My family and I enjoyed the interaction with Nicole as she made us feel as if we were visiting a family member. The experience was unrushed and filled with enjoyment. My family and I are looking forward to our next encounter. During our tasting we learned a lot about the differences in the types of rums.
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From $165
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).