France, Netherlands · Cooking

Modern Cooking & Cocktail workshop with French Marigot Exploration

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Philipsburg. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hands-on cooking and cocktail workshop with a local chef
  • 02 Coconut cocktail and tapas made from 100 percent local ingredients
  • 03 Learn about coconuts, local crops, and Caribbean culinary traditions
  • 04 Discover Indo-Caribbean, Asian, French, and Dutch cultural influences
  • 05 Explore Marigot, the capital of French St. Martin
  • 06 Visit Fort Louis and enjoy views over the bay
  • 07 Free time for shopping, souvenirs, and the fresh market

Discover the flavors and culture of St. Martin on this immersive half-day experience combining a hands-on cooking and cocktail workshop with time to explore Marigot, the French capital. Guided by a local chef and host, you’ll prepare tropical bites and coconut-based cocktails using local ingredients while learning about the island’s rich Indo-Caribbean, Asian, French, and Dutch influences.

Along the way, dive into the story of coconuts and local produce such as plantains, sweet potatoes, yams, and fresh catches of the day. Then continue to Marigot for a cultural stroll, with time to visit Fort Louis, browse the lively market, and enjoy the town’s colorful atmosphere, shops, museums, and galleries.

Discover the flavors and culture of St. Martin on this immersive half-day experience combining a hands-on cooking and cocktail workshop with time to explore Marigot, the French capital.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

• Interactive mixology workshop into the magical word of Caribbean Cocktails, with coconut cocktail and tapas made from 100 percent local ingredients.

Join us on a local experience emersed in modern Caribbean Culture, for an interactive cooking and cocktail making experience, highlighting the islands Indo Caribbean Asian culture coupled with historic French and Dutch heritage.

Commence your journey with a hands-on cooking and cocktail class, guided by known Chef and owner, creating your personalized tropical delicacies. Explore the authentic local ingredients used, each with exceptional flavors only delivered by Bold Buddha and CocoCoctails of Eternal Life.

Learn the history of coconuts on island alongside organic local crops such as plantains, sweet potatoes, yams not forgetting mouthwatering local fishes and catches of the day. Marvel in the hydrating benefits of the coconut infused cocktails free from artificial sugars. Whether a coconut margarita or a famous local guavaberry coco punch the coconut water is sure to give a twist to your cocktail with a distinct nutty punch flavor added to the taste. Take back a piece of the Caribbean with your newfound knowledge of the Art of making fusion sushi with your own hands a memory and experience that will travel through time.

Marigot- the Capital of the European Country of French St. Martin.

Next, culture exploration visiting Marigot- the Capital of the European Country of French St. Martin. Marigot is an appealing spot with brightly colored houses, a scattering of restaurants and a lively crafts market. There, visit the infamous old Fort Louis within walking distance. Climb to the top of the fort and marvel at the bay’s horizon while you learn the Caribbean History. Feel free to shop European brands, jewelry or souvenirs and explore some of the local French culture at the fresh market during your free time. Home to an excellent array of shopping, quaint museums and galleries, there is something appealing for all.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer pickup/drop off
  • cooking and cocktail class
  • Complimentary Coconut Cocktail and Fusion Suishi made from 100 percent local ingredients
  • Water
  • French Side Marigot exploration and free time.

Know before you go

Notes:

  • Please note that this is an alcoholic beverage tour. All participants must be 18 years and older, the legal drinking age on St. Maarten.
  • Kindly meet at the main entrance Port Gates - Next two the Port Sign ' AC Wathey Pier' or the Hotel & Villa Lobby Entrance. Our Guide will be holding a Sign, at the start time of your tour. Kindly allow a 15 min leeway, should there be extraordinary traffic.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Philipsburg.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Philipsburg.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Philipsburg..

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