Step into the heart of Garifuna culture with an authentic, hands-on cooking experience in Hopkins Village. More than a cooking class, this is an opportunity to discover the history, traditions, flavors, and stories that have shaped the Garifuna people for generations.
Learn traditional preparation techniques using fresh local ingredients such as coconut, plantain, cassava, herbs, seafood, and seasonal produce. From preparing ingredients by hand to cooking alongside your Garifuna hosts, you'll discover how food connects family, community, land, and ancestral knowledge.
As the meal comes together, enjoy cultural storytelling, learn about traditional herbs and ingredients, and experience the warmth and rhythm of Garifuna hospitality. Then sit down and enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare.
Come hungry, cook with us, and leave with more than a recipe—you'll take home a deeper connection to the living Garifuna culture of Hopkins Village.
Cook the food. Hear the stories. Taste the culture.