As a former Spanish colony, the Dominican Republic reflects its Spanish heritage in its cuisine. Add in African and indigenous Taíno influences and the results are exotic, comforting and always mouthwatering. During this unique experience, you'll celebrate Dominican food and be an active participant, cooking and tasting under the guidance of certified chef Nicole Marie Baba. The chef greets you at the pier and accompanies you on a short drive to a local market to learn about fresh local vegetables and fruits used in Dominican cooking. Then you're off to the Dominican Culinary Institute, where you’re introduced to the ingredients, recipes and cooking methods of the local cuisine. Enjoy a traditional Dominican meal for lunch featuring sancocho — a Caribbean beef stew — as well as fried plantains, avocado salad and dessert.
Take your love of cuisine to a new level by cooking and tasting traditional Dominican dishes with the guidance of a certified chef.