Curaçao Cooking Class: Experience Traditional Caribbean Cuisine and Innovation with Chef Helmi

Join Chef Helmi in a hands-on cooking class in Curaçao and experience the traditional Caribbean cuisine with a twist. Learn innovative ways to use Caribbean ingredients and create exciting dishes. Taste fresh fruits and vegetables, learn cooking techniques, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked Caribbean lunch.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Helmi Smeulders - Caribbean Chef - Explore the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean during a hands-on cooking class with Chef Helmi Smeulders, known from her appearances on the Caribbean Cook-Out Show, Top Chef and 24Kitchen. Discover the secrets of Caribbean cuisine and learn how to use exotic ingredients like tamarind, funchi and lionfish. Whether…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Lionfish Ceviche -
  • Jerk Chicken
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Sweet Potato Salad
  • Green Papaya Salad
  • Funchi Fries
  • Papaya Cake with Lime Cream
Additional Information

Savor the tastes of the Caribbean!
Join a dynamic cooking class with Chef Helmi Smeulders, renowned for her appearances on the Caribbean Cook-Out Show, Top Chef, and 24Kitchen. Dive into the secrets of Caribbean cuisine and master the use of exotic ingredients such as tamarind, funchi, and lionfish. Whether you’re new to cooking or an experienced chef,…

Location
Helmi Smeulders - Caribbean Chef
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My kitchen is located opposite the dentist behind the beige wall with pink flowers. Please park somewhere down the street, not at the dentist parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Yvette_j
Mar 3, 2026
Book it asap! - I would highly recommend this excursion. This was one of my first excursions and it set the tone for understanding a bit more of history of the Curaçao food history . Hilma also gave us some insight on some other wonderful food restaurants and tourists places. I don’t think it hurt that I celebrated my birthday with the cook and another participant. One tip you will have fun cooking and learning so much about yourself after the class! Book it 💕
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Endrelunde
Mar 1, 2026
Highlight of our trip! - This was an amazing experience, and really the highlight of our visit to Curacao. Helmi and her team were such amazing hosts, and the food we all helped prepare was excellent! Highly recommended!
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Lorrip104
Feb 7, 2026
Wonderful Experience! - If you love food and are going to Curacao, this cooking class will be a highlight of your trip. Helmi creates a congenial atmosphere that weaves delightful island info with her own experiences. Her recipes are accessible to all levels of cooking skill yet combine subtleties of flavors. After much fun ccoking, we all sat down together to enjoy a delicious meal that we prepared.
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Sfenell75
Feb 5, 2026
Cooking class review - Had a great time. Learned about local ingredients, met new people and had a delicious meal. Loved meeting Helmi and her staff. Would recommend this class.
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Annemarie_v
Feb 4, 2026
A great unique cooking experience. - We really enjoyed the cooking workshop. The location is very cozy. We had a nice mixed group. First we got an explanation from Helmi about a local fruit and herbs. And the lime fish. Then we started working on the actual delicious recipes. After 1.5 hours of cooking, we sat at a full table with all our homemade dishes! Nice wine and homemade iced tea. Thanks Helmi for this top morning, we wouldn't have missed this for the world
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Navigate43139363750
Feb 4, 2026
Awesome experience in Curacao - The experience was fantastic, the chef was amazing, the experience overall was better than 10 out of 10. I would recommend this experience to everyone that comes on the island.
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David_s
Jan 18, 2026
Just a wonderful experience in learning something new that tastes good. - THIS was a fun day!!! Had so much fun making new foods that I hadn’t made before and tasting new foods I didn’t have a chance to try. My wife who doesn’t cook at all had the best time actually making food. I would fully recommend this to anyone whether they be just foodie eaters but especially to those who like me like the challenge of cooking something new. Helmi is a wonderful host and she will entertain you and teach you something new.
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600genevas
Dec 11, 2025
Entertainment and Cooking Experiences - Excellent entertainment with knowledge of fresh fruits and vegetables and how to prepare the dishes of the Caribbean. She was patient and encouraging. Chef had helpers to assist the guests in preparing foods and did much with each guest. All questions were answered no matter the level of experience of the one who asked. Nothing was silly or unimportant to the Chef. She was also accommodating to the disabled guest. I want that book!
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Joyces589
Dec 11, 2025
Beautiful Curacao food in a wonderful setting. Not to be missed. - What a fabulous morning spent cooking local Caribbean cuisine with Helmi in her kitchen in Williamstead, Curacao. Our group cooked beautiful recipes of Helmi and then shared a banquet of food together for lunch. The Hospitality and grace of Helmi and her staff made this truly a memory making experience on this island. New friends have been made and I have a beautiful set of recipes to make at home.
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Tina_h
Mar 1, 2026
Never was able to appear... - Never was able to appear due to island time, left when docked but bus left so took a taxi but was unfamiliar with area. Spent 350 dollars for excursion plus taxi and received absolutely nothing! A horrible experience with Viator. Very disappointed 😞
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From $175
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).