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- English
- Italian
- Spanish
This experience treats Dominican food as living history, not just something to prepare and eat. The stories shared during the activity are backed by documented research rather than presented as folklore or general cultural facts.
It also gives equal importance to the people and traditions that kept this culinary knowledge alive, especially the women who passed it from one generation to the next, often without writing it down.
The result is a different way to discover Dominican culture: through its ingredients, the stories carried by them and the meal everyone shares at the end.
What's Included
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We will provide the exact google location and instructions 24 hours prior to the experience.
What to expect
Join a five-course cooking experience that explores the Indigenous and African influences found throughout Dominican food. The term Afro-Taíno may sound unfamiliar, but many of the ingredients, flavors and traditions are part of everyday Dominican cooking.
You don't need cooking experience or previous knowledge of Afro-Taíno culture. Just come ready to cook, taste something different and learn more about the food and people of the Dominican Republic.
The experience is led by Maribel, a Dominican chef who trained professionally in Imola, Italy, before returning home to cook Dominican food. As you prepare the dishes, you will also hear the stories and history behind the ingredients. This cultural part is shared by anthropologist Giulia or another knowledgeable team member.
Each dish is based on historical and anthropological research, including work by Marcio Veloz Maggiolo, José Juan Arrom, Sidney W. Mintz, Judith Carney and Jessica B. Harris.
After cooking, everyone sits down together to enjoy the five-course meal. This is a shared experience lasting approximately 2–3 hours.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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