Everyone heads abroad with the intention of tasting the local delicacies and visiting the town markets to immerse themselves in the local culture. Without a guide or someone who is fluent in the local language it can be easy to misinterpret or miss the true flavours of your destination, which is why a cookery holiday is a great way to gain knowledge and have fun with other guests at the same time. Whether you are looking for a full timetable of culinary activities or just an afternoon class, a cookery holiday is a brilliant way to meet and learn from the locals; and come away with lots of inspirational dish ideas to share with your family and friends.
Tropic Breeze specialises in creating holidays to resorts we know and love. We maintain a close relationship with each hotel, allowing us to offer you the very best deals. If you would like further information on any of the properties mentioned or a quote, you can call us on 01752 880 880 or email [email protected]
True Blue Bay boutique resort, Grenada
Step in to the extraordinary every Thursday at True Blue Bay with the lively resort cooks, Esther and Omega, who share some of their favourite mouth-watering home-style Caribbean dishes. Their sense of humour combined with their knowledge of the local produce, herbs and cooking methods make this cooking class a very informative and entertaining experience – one not to miss!
The resort also offers a Rum and Chocolate Tasting. Guests taste the most popular Grenadian rums and create exotic tropical cocktails with one of the resorts expert bartenders, while learning about the various rum distilleries on the island. Alternatively, you can visit the Grenada House of Chocolate, home of Grenada’s award-winning chocolate. This cafe-boutique-chocolate museum opened in 2015 and allows guests to take a tour that chronicles the history of cocoa whilst enjoying some authentic Grenadian cocoa tea with the option of a scoop of nutmeg ice cream on top!
SPECIAL OFFER – Book by 15 October 2019 to save 35% on your 2020 holiday
Stay 7 nights in a True Blue Style Room on a Bed and Breakfast basis from £1025 per person.
Price includes return flights and airport transfers.
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CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa, Anguilla
Expand your creativity at CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa. This five-star tropical gem offers guests four different cooking classes to entertain and inspire you and your family whilst enjoying your Anguillan holiday. On Saturdays, Chef Joe Richardson discusses the history of Japanese Cuisine whilst creating traditional Japanese rolls. On Tuesdays, children of all ages are invited for a fun class creating Pizza and Cookies. On Thursdays, you are invited to get inside the mind of a pastry chef whilst creating two different dessert dishes. Alternatively, on Fridays, Chef Biagio Longo offers an interactive cooking class and lunch at the resort’s Italian restaurant – Italia!
For those of us who enjoy the odd liquid lunch, you can join the expert team of Sommelier’s in the outstanding wine cellar to sample and discuss some of the 3600 vintages from around the world.
SPECIAL OFFER – Book by 20 December 2019 to stay 7 nights for the price of 5, 5 for the price of 4 or 4 for the price of 3
Stay 7 nights in a Sea View Junior Suite on a Bed and Breakfast basis from £2799 per person.
Price includes return flights and airport transfers.
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East Winds, St Lucia
East Winds, a firm favourite of the Tropic Breeze team as well as many of our clients, offers exceptional cuisine and maintains a real focus on sourcing good quality ingredients. The fish is fresh and caught locally, vegetables supplied by local farmers and herbs are grown on site.
There are several different culinary sessions throughout the week, including an invitation to join Chefs Harry and Lincoln to create and taste true Caribbean Dishes; a visit to the Howelton Estate to make your own Chocolate Bar from roasted cocoa beans; a walk through the herb garden to select the flavours required to prepare a St Lucian Meal from scratch; and make your own Cocktail with the experienced bartenders to enjoy by the pool. On top of that, this premium all-inclusive resort offers guests weekly rum tastings and BBQ parties.
SPECIAL OFFER – Book by 30 September 2019 to save 30% on stays before 5 January 2020
Stay 7 nights in a Superior Garden Cottage Room on an All-Inclusive basis from £2375 per person.
Price includes return flights and airport transfers.
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Marigot Bay Resort & Marina, St Lucia
Marigot Bay offers a vast range of experiences for guests during their stay. Each day the resort chef’s run the Ti Mange Cooking Lesson at The Grill at 14° 61°. They demonstrate and share the traditional cooking styles of St Lucia and the different flavours and techniques of Caribbean cuisine.
Every Monday guests can learn to make Cocoa Tea with the kitchen team, who teach you how to use locally grown spices to create this 100% natural chocolate tea. Later in the day you are invited down to the resorts Rum Cave to learn how to recreate the resorts signature cocktails. For the rum lovers, you also have the opportunity to create your own rum with spices hand-picked at the Castries market, and to meet the experts at the islands rum distillery.
SPECIAL OFFER – Book by 31 December 2019 to save 20% on all 2020 holidays
Stay 7 nights in a Junior Suite on a Bed and Breakfast basis from £1625 per person.
Price includes return flights and airport transfers.
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Mirihi island resort, South Ari Atoll
The cooking experience at Mirihi is one of our favourites. Meet the Chef’s for a Maldivian Cooking Lesson in their open-air kitchen overlooking the ocean. You will learn how to prepare and create delicious and authentic Maldivian and Sri Lankan dishes, while the Chef’s share the secrets of this tasty Indian influenced cuisine. To finish off, you are invited to enjoy your freshly made lunch in a spectacular private and romantic setting.
The bartenders are also on hand and offer Cocktail Classes in which you can learn the techniques of bartending and how to recreate three different cocktails. You can then enjoy these beverages on the beach in your own private area. We would highly recommend that you make time to visit Ruhgandu, the resorts wine bar, where they showcase around 300 wines and champagnes from around the world.
SPECIAL OFFER – Book by 30 September 2019 to save 20%
Stay 7 nights in a Water Villa on a Half Board basis from £3195 per person.
Price includes return flights and airport transfers.
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Coco Bodu Hithi, North Male Atoll
Coco Bodu Hithi offers guests a superb choice of dining locations, with Michelin-starred chefs visiting regularly throughout the year – a testament to the resort’s reputation for exceptional dining. Guests can dine a la carte or choose to dive into the minds of the chefs and try one of their curated 5-course menus.
In a Maldivian Dhoni fishing boat, guests can join the island fishing crew as they sail to a nearby spot to fish for the resorts restaurants. Your catch is then prepared by the chefs exactly to your liking and served that evening for dinner. This unique Maldives experience can be shared with a group in the afternoon or at sunset on select days. Alternatively, you can hire the boat and crew for your own morning or big game fishing adventure.
SPECIAL OFFER – Book by 25 December 2019 to save 15%
Stay 7 nights in an Island Villa on a Bed and Breakfast basis from £2089 per person.
Price includes return flights and airport transfers.
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We specialise in creating holidays to resorts we know and love. We maintain a close relationship with each hotel, allowing us to offer you the very best deals. If you would like further information on any of our properties or a quote call us on 01752 880 880 or email [email protected]
Sample prices are a guide only – contact us for a tailor-made quotation.
Prices are based on maximum occupancy and include special offers valid on 06 September 2019. Restrictions may apply.
Tropic Breeze offer fully bonded and protected holidays, whether booked with flights via our ATOL 5615 or for accommodation only holidays with our ABTA Y5401. This means you can rest assured that your Tropic Breeze holiday is safe and secure.
Author KatieCategories Best places to go on holiday, Caribbean, Maldives, Reviews