The 2 Cooking Classes in Jamaica That Repay the Coast-Road Drive

1.Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $113Our pick

Head about 30 minutes from Negril to Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio for a farm walk, Jamaican cooking demonstration, and four- to five-course dinner. Chef Alicia leads the kitchen presentation, with fish, shrimp, chicken, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Small groups, mountain views, drumming, and optional $20 pickup make this a personal evening away from the resorts.

“This was such a good choice! The food, OMG, the food! It was amazing, the flavors, the textures, the colors, the different uses of each. The earth is plentiful and she provides. You MUST book a lunch or dinner here and eat something like Lima bean stew, don't say soup...it'Read more”

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2.Authentic Jamaican Cooking Experience in the Mountain from mobay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $199Top rated

Join an English-speaking local guide for a three-hour Jamaican cooking experience in the mountains from Montego Bay. Visit a market, select ingredients, learn about farm-grown herbs and spices, cook over an outdoor wood fire, enjoy breakfast and lunch, and spend time with goats, chickens, rabbits, turtles, and other animals.

“It was a great experience. Wear sneakers and bring bug spray. Also plan to pay for a cab separately from Negril. It’s not included with the cost of the excursion.”

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