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Caribbean Culinary Concepts
Caribbean Culinary Concepts
Caribbean Culinary Concepts
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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-Enjoy a variety of local food and drink tastings. Includes specially prepared off the menu items! Amazing food and drink tastings from carefully selected local restaurants - more than enough for a hearty meal! Meet local chefs and restaurant owners who will share with you their experience and secret recipes you can take home to your loved ones.
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cmutiff
San Francisco, CA31 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Great tour! We requested a shorter walking tour as we had a lot of people and also some younger kids (ages 4-13). Nikki was great and very accommodating. The kids had a blast and the parents had the chance to chat and also do a rum tasting. It was the perfect port tour and the food was great! Highly recommend this food tour if you’re on Disney cruise as they are able to get you from the port and get you back with plenty of time.
Written January 5, 2024
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Samantha M
8 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. We were blessed enough to get Nicky as our tour guide. She was so accommodating and knowledgeable, we couldn't ask for a better representative of the island. Singh's was phenomenal... get the goat, you won't regret it. The gallery was amazing, beautiful art, a must see. Nicky was flexible and got us to all our intended stops. We didn't feel rushed or overwhelmed. It felt like connecting with an old friend who knows A LOT about the island. The patties at Tortuga were hot and fresh, the Coco bread, warm and delish. I feel like we saw and did so much and I'm so grateful we were able to take the tour. Special shoutout to Mischke at Cayman Spirits... he was all around awesome. I ABSOLUTELY recommend that everyone take this tour.
Written August 30, 2022
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Washburn714
142 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
If you go request Nikki! She is awesome and made our tour absolutely wonderful. All of our stops along the way were amazing and to have her genuine interest in our well being was just wonderful. Nikki treated my mom like she was her own and made it a once in a lifetime for her! the food was great. The rum was amazing but the kind heart of Nikki made it priceless!
Written March 4, 2018
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LJLB33
United States66 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
After receiving an inadequate and curt response from the owner, Kevin, about my concerns, I would really like to give this tour zero stars as a rating but that is not an option. I urge you to read this in its entirety, because this excursion wasn't even close to what was advertised when we booked through trip advisor. We paid $250 for two of us and we did not come close to receiving that value.
The tour description states that there are a maximum of 12 participants. A group of 9 on our tour brought 5 extra people--in addition to us and another couple from our ship. Nikki made a point to walk us to the van and then tell us she needed to go back and deal with the large group--whom she said she told ahead of time that they could not accommodate the extra participants. She NEVER asked our input on having 18 people on this tour. In Kevin's response (the owner), he wrote "however the tour guide was pressured into accommodating some additional family members from a large group which made a booking. I was aware of the situation and did initially advise that they should have booked a private tour and we could not facilitate. We apologize for this and normally do not accommodate larger groups unless on a private tour. I did also advise that the only way the additional guests could be accommodated is if the other guests agreed and were not made uncomfortable. I left it to the tour guide to speak with the guests and make a decision."
The excursion transportation is described as a "tour bus." This was not a tour bus, but instead two fullsized transport vans. I was "stuck" in the middle of the back seat and there was very limited visibility out the window--so this was not a cultural island tour. The driver (Nikki) had the radio playing music, and two young girls in the front seat were playing on their electronic devices/cell phones (with sound). The young girl next to me was a total distraction as she also continuously played on her cell phone--and this went on for the entire trip. There was no way we could even communicate with the driver, Nikki, due to the sound level in the vehicle. And Kevin's response to this concern was that he "cannot force participants to turn off their phones". In addition he wrote, "I suggest if you do not want to interact with outside parties the private tour would be your best choice." Really? I have gone to many events where we were told to silence our cell phones. I paid $250 for a cultural informational tour and you cannot justify asking participants to turn the sound off on their electronic devices?? And Kevin tells me to book a private tour so I can actually get what was advertised, when earlier he said that he advised the large group to book a private tour to accommodate their large size.
The tour description advertises that is a cultural experience that visits historical sites and local art. There were NO historical sites and NO local art. The tour was supposed to include fees for a guided tour of the National Gallery. According to Kevin, the tour guide is supposed to ask guests if they want to do this----we were never asked and this is something we wanted to do. We got a late start due to the problems with the number of people. We were delayed at the rum tasting since the "added" people in our group decided to go back in for additional samples. Hence, as we were leaving the rum tasting, Nikki told us we were going to have to eat the food from the next stop (the meat pastry patties) in the vehicle due to time constraints. We started to eat outside at the tables because we didn't want to eat while in the van---the two of us ended up throwing out half of our patties.
The tour description also advertises three beer tastings. My husband and I along with the other couple asked about this but Nikki told us we were not going to do this today--but she could direct us to where we can purchase beer. We were supposed to be provided with "specially prepared off the menu items." Nothing was off the menu---they were all basic items on the restaurant's daily menu. And local chefs and restaurant owners did not come out to meet us to discuss the cuisine--another false advertisement. Kevin's response was that there is a disclaimer that they can change the tour at any time---however they did not offer alternatives--they just totally eliminated the beer tasting and private guided gallery tour. Ironically, he wrote "We suggest you consider only private tours in future so that only your preferences can be accommodated." I wasn't asking for my preferences to be accommodated--I was asking for the tour as advertised.
And finally, there was no cultural information provided. Based on the tour description, we expected to learn about the island's history, demographics, government, economy, infrastructure etc---none of this was ever presented. The roti was on the menu for $9.50; the meat pattie was $2.50; the rum distillery website advertises $15 a person--but even cheaper for groups of 5 or more; the gelato was $4 and the rum cake tasting was a public offering in a store. The lionfish sandwich was one small slider--on the menu, lionfish cakes with a salad are $12--so the slider was probably worth about $5. So, I paid $125 per person for about $35-$40 worth of food---no guided national gallery tour and no beer tasting; no <12 person tour group in a TOUR BUS; no meeting with local chefs and owners; no cultural education was provided.
The tour description states that there are a maximum of 12 participants. A group of 9 on our tour brought 5 extra people--in addition to us and another couple from our ship. Nikki made a point to walk us to the van and then tell us she needed to go back and deal with the large group--whom she said she told ahead of time that they could not accommodate the extra participants. She NEVER asked our input on having 18 people on this tour. In Kevin's response (the owner), he wrote "however the tour guide was pressured into accommodating some additional family members from a large group which made a booking. I was aware of the situation and did initially advise that they should have booked a private tour and we could not facilitate. We apologize for this and normally do not accommodate larger groups unless on a private tour. I did also advise that the only way the additional guests could be accommodated is if the other guests agreed and were not made uncomfortable. I left it to the tour guide to speak with the guests and make a decision."
The excursion transportation is described as a "tour bus." This was not a tour bus, but instead two fullsized transport vans. I was "stuck" in the middle of the back seat and there was very limited visibility out the window--so this was not a cultural island tour. The driver (Nikki) had the radio playing music, and two young girls in the front seat were playing on their electronic devices/cell phones (with sound). The young girl next to me was a total distraction as she also continuously played on her cell phone--and this went on for the entire trip. There was no way we could even communicate with the driver, Nikki, due to the sound level in the vehicle. And Kevin's response to this concern was that he "cannot force participants to turn off their phones". In addition he wrote, "I suggest if you do not want to interact with outside parties the private tour would be your best choice." Really? I have gone to many events where we were told to silence our cell phones. I paid $250 for a cultural informational tour and you cannot justify asking participants to turn the sound off on their electronic devices?? And Kevin tells me to book a private tour so I can actually get what was advertised, when earlier he said that he advised the large group to book a private tour to accommodate their large size.
The tour description advertises that is a cultural experience that visits historical sites and local art. There were NO historical sites and NO local art. The tour was supposed to include fees for a guided tour of the National Gallery. According to Kevin, the tour guide is supposed to ask guests if they want to do this----we were never asked and this is something we wanted to do. We got a late start due to the problems with the number of people. We were delayed at the rum tasting since the "added" people in our group decided to go back in for additional samples. Hence, as we were leaving the rum tasting, Nikki told us we were going to have to eat the food from the next stop (the meat pastry patties) in the vehicle due to time constraints. We started to eat outside at the tables because we didn't want to eat while in the van---the two of us ended up throwing out half of our patties.
The tour description also advertises three beer tastings. My husband and I along with the other couple asked about this but Nikki told us we were not going to do this today--but she could direct us to where we can purchase beer. We were supposed to be provided with "specially prepared off the menu items." Nothing was off the menu---they were all basic items on the restaurant's daily menu. And local chefs and restaurant owners did not come out to meet us to discuss the cuisine--another false advertisement. Kevin's response was that there is a disclaimer that they can change the tour at any time---however they did not offer alternatives--they just totally eliminated the beer tasting and private guided gallery tour. Ironically, he wrote "We suggest you consider only private tours in future so that only your preferences can be accommodated." I wasn't asking for my preferences to be accommodated--I was asking for the tour as advertised.
And finally, there was no cultural information provided. Based on the tour description, we expected to learn about the island's history, demographics, government, economy, infrastructure etc---none of this was ever presented. The roti was on the menu for $9.50; the meat pattie was $2.50; the rum distillery website advertises $15 a person--but even cheaper for groups of 5 or more; the gelato was $4 and the rum cake tasting was a public offering in a store. The lionfish sandwich was one small slider--on the menu, lionfish cakes with a salad are $12--so the slider was probably worth about $5. So, I paid $125 per person for about $35-$40 worth of food---no guided national gallery tour and no beer tasting; no <12 person tour group in a TOUR BUS; no meeting with local chefs and owners; no cultural education was provided.
Written March 3, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ivy E
Port Orchard, WA166 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We had been to Grand Cayman years ago and did one of those big bus tours. We were not impressed. We were coming back as part of a cruise and was struggling with what to do with our time. Caribbean Culinary Concepts is a relatively new company, but we decided to give them a shot.
We were impressed with the professionalism and casual, fun feel of the tour. Niki is a top notch tour guide and a lovely lady. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with her and it was obvious how much she loves her job. She had so much knowledge about the food and how it was prepared. We shared some things about cooking that we had learned back in the U.S. and as part of our other travels.
While I don't drink alcohol, I was impressed with the stop at the Cayman Spirits Co. Again more people that love their jobs and do an excellent job. My husband said that the quality of the rum here was excellent compared to other rum tastings we have done through out the Caribbean.
I think the two highlights for me was the stop at Vivo and for gelato. The combination of dark chocolate and coconut gelato was to die for.
I highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Grand Cayman and have posted as such on Facebook to all my friends and family. Great going Kevin and gang. Keep up the great work.
We were impressed with the professionalism and casual, fun feel of the tour. Niki is a top notch tour guide and a lovely lady. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with her and it was obvious how much she loves her job. She had so much knowledge about the food and how it was prepared. We shared some things about cooking that we had learned back in the U.S. and as part of our other travels.
While I don't drink alcohol, I was impressed with the stop at the Cayman Spirits Co. Again more people that love their jobs and do an excellent job. My husband said that the quality of the rum here was excellent compared to other rum tastings we have done through out the Caribbean.
I think the two highlights for me was the stop at Vivo and for gelato. The combination of dark chocolate and coconut gelato was to die for.
I highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Grand Cayman and have posted as such on Facebook to all my friends and family. Great going Kevin and gang. Keep up the great work.
Written April 13, 2019
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Wendy K
Winnipeg, Canada87 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
First of all if you are going to do this request Nikki. She was friendly, fun and an awesome guide, we were the only ones on the tour so it was like our own private tour and we loved it!! The food tasting was amazing, we started off with curried shrimp, my husband had the curried lobster, next to smoked brisket, rum tasting at Cayman Spirits where we had unlimited samplings of their products along with a tour of the distillery, then off to Tortuga Rum Cake where the make the most delicious rum cakes (did I mention there were samplings there too?). We then went to Vivo where we had delicious lionfish sandwiches. We finished off the tour with gelato from Gelato & Co (94 Solaris, West Bay just in case you're in the area) where the gelato was more then amazing!! Our tour ran longer than scheduled, but we were definitely not complaining! It was an amazing day, our only regret is we had wished we had done this at the beginning of our vacation and not at the end. Nikki and this tour made for a fantastic day!
Written March 25, 2018
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Manders621
8 contributions
Nikki was ABSOLUTELY fabulous! With a stroke of luck, my fiancé and I were the only two people scheduled for the tour. Nikki was friendly, accommodating, and so knowledgeable about the locations we were going, their owners and chefs, the history of the island, everything! We were able to go at our own pace, she didn’t rush us at all, to the point that our tour lasted easily 45 minutes longer than planned. She clearly had a great relationship with all of the proprietors and staff, who greeted her fondly and with smiles and hugs at each stop. Beyond high recommendations if you can obtain her services!!!!
The chosen locations were each amazing! The Roti shop was delicious - I highly recommend the goat, and the sauces were fantastic and available for purchase. The distillery had some of the best rum I’ve ever tasted - the dark rum and 7 fathoms were our favorites. The rum cakes, especially the key lime, were delicious, and the meat patties were equally good. The lion fish slider at Vivo was good, but those fried potatoes were exquisite. At this point, you’ll definitely be full from all the food, but you will want to save room for the final stop: Gelato & Co. There are no words to properly convey how good the gelato was. All of the fresh, local fruit flavors tasted like you were eating them right from the trees.
HIGHLY recommend this tour. From the customer service to the food and drink, it has been a highlight of our trip!
The chosen locations were each amazing! The Roti shop was delicious - I highly recommend the goat, and the sauces were fantastic and available for purchase. The distillery had some of the best rum I’ve ever tasted - the dark rum and 7 fathoms were our favorites. The rum cakes, especially the key lime, were delicious, and the meat patties were equally good. The lion fish slider at Vivo was good, but those fried potatoes were exquisite. At this point, you’ll definitely be full from all the food, but you will want to save room for the final stop: Gelato & Co. There are no words to properly convey how good the gelato was. All of the fresh, local fruit flavors tasted like you were eating them right from the trees.
HIGHLY recommend this tour. From the customer service to the food and drink, it has been a highlight of our trip!
Written May 22, 2019
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Christy
Wilmington, NC80 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
In reading several of the reviews about this tour (both before and after our tour) I note it could have been so much more and so much better ....if it had been a different day and with others involved. We were on the tour the same day as LJLB33 (who also wrote a review) and agree with them. We had Nikki as the tour guide...other reviewers loved her....but she seemed totally distracted that day. We didn't get a narrative as she drove, when we asked her questions she was knowledgeable and willing to share. I was looking for more education and background info, would liked to have talked with local chefs and restaurant owners. I saw the opportunity for education about lion fish---especially the environmental concerns--we got none of this. We've done many food tours in the past...this could have been so much more....perhaps on a different day.
Written March 3, 2019
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Arthur D
2 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Nikki took us on an amazing tour to multiple regions of the island to enjoy the wonderful food and rum that locals have been enjoying for many years.
If you want to experience authentic Cayman cuisine and better understand their culture, this is the tour for you!
If you want to experience authentic Cayman cuisine and better understand their culture, this is the tour for you!
Written May 24, 2018
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David OConnor
Menlo Park, CA1,949 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
This underrated tour explores the many diverse ways for presentation of local cuisine. From curried lobster and goat to smoked brisket to lionfish to rum cakes to exclusive rum tasting at unique distillery. You will eat a good fill !! Go light calories beforehand. Excellent cordial guide like Nikki makes for even greater atmosphere.
Relaxed and fun. The two of us had a wonderful time. Can accommodate big groups. Email ahead or call for extra info. Tour started at 10am, allow 3 to 3.5 hours.
Vegetarians welcome.
Relaxed and fun. The two of us had a wonderful time. Can accommodate big groups. Email ahead or call for extra info. Tour started at 10am, allow 3 to 3.5 hours.
Vegetarians welcome.
Written March 7, 2018
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I am concerned about the amount of walking...we really want to do this, but my husband has trouble walking anything but very short distances-5 minute walk from the cruise ship? Is that an honest amount...or can we get a taxi? Need those answers before booking...thanks...
Written June 17, 2018
A very short walk from the dock. There is a bit of walking at a small art museum, and maybe 20 minutes of standing at the rum tasting. The rest of the tour is literally parking lot to parking lot.
Written June 18, 2018
This question is for the Caribbean Culinary Concepts staff: I have booked this tour through Viator for my husband and myself for Monday, January 1. The tour begins at 10AM "near the cruise ship terminal". Our ship, the HAL Veendam, arrives at 10AM. Will the tour guide wait for us to get off the ship and meet up with the guide, or should we cancel the tour and take something else?
Written November 21, 2017
This question is for the Caribbean Culinary Concepts staff: I have booked this tour through Viator for my husband and myself for Monday, January 1. The tour begins at 10AM "near the cruise ship terminal". Our ship, the HAL Veendam, arrives at 10AM. Will the tour guide wait for us to get off the ship and meet up with the guide, or should we cancel the tour and take something else?
Written November 21, 2017
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