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Step into a local home in Roseau for an authentic, hands-on introduction to Dominican cuisine and everyday island life. Learn to prepare traditional dishes using local ingredients while discovering the stories, flavors, and cultural influences behind the food. Enjoy the homemade meal you create together, with the option to explore a local market and discover the fresh produce and spices that shape Dominican cooking.
Example Menu
Starter
Soup: Pumpkin or Bouyon broth
Starter
Appetizer: Croquettes or Accras (Caribbean fritters) or Cassava bread
Main
Main: Callaloo with locally caught crab or smoked meat
Dessert
Drink: Local juice, Beer and Rum or Rum punch
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet Aza at the entrance of Fresh Market [Bay Front, Dame Eugenia Charles Blvd, Roseau, Dominica], a supermarket located just a 5-minute walk from where the port docks. Aza will be holding a sign that says “Cooking Class” so you can easily spot him.
What to expect
During this 1.5-hour cooking experience, join Miahnia in her home kitchen to learn to cook a traditional Dominican appetizer and main dish. Chop, mix, season, and learn simple cooking techniques as she guides you through each step. Along the way, discover the fresh herbs, spices, and produce that give Dominican cuisine its distinctive flavors. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the homemade meal you helped prepare, accompanied by local refreshments.
If you choose the market tour option, Explore a local, neighborhood market with Aza and discover the fresh produce and spices that shape Dominican cuisine. Wander through the market stalls and discover an abundance of fresh tropical produce, including bananas, plantains, mangoes, avocados, dasheen, christophene, and other seasonal fruits and vegetables. Learn about the herbs, spices, and local seasonings used in Dominican cooking.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Aza and Miahnia can accommodate a vegetarian, vegan, lactose free or gluten free diet, on request, if informed in advance.
- The menu may vary depending on the season.
- If you have any dietary restrictions, allergies or food preferences, please let your host know in advance, at the time of booking.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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