Cooking classes in Kauai
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Kauai home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Kauai is warmest in August at about 85°F (30°C).
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Top cooking classes in Kauai
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What to eat and drink in Kauai
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Shave ice
- Finely shaved ice topped with fruit syrups, sometimes with ice cream or sweet beans.
- Plate lunch
- Two scoops of rice, macaroni salad and a main such as kalua pork or teriyaki chicken.
- Poi
- A smooth paste of pounded taro root, slightly sour, eaten as a side dish.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Kauai month by month
Averages for Lihue Airport, Hawaii, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 80 (27) | 82 (28) | 83 (29) | 85 (29) | 85 (30) | 85 (30) | 84 (29) | 81 (27) | 79 (26) |
| Low °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 66 (19) | 67 (20) | 69 (21) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 71 (22) | 69 (20) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:15 pm | 6:35 pm | 6:47 pm | 6:58 pm | 7:10 pm | 7:23 pm | 7:25 pm | 7:10 pm | 6:42 pm | 6:14 pm | 5:55 pm | 5:57 pm |
Questions
What food is Kauai known for?
Shave ice: finely shaved ice topped with fruit syrups, sometimes with ice cream or sweet beans. Plate lunch: two scoops of rice, macaroni salad and a main such as kalua pork or teriyaki chicken. Poi: a smooth paste of pounded taro root, slightly sour, eaten as a side dish.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Kauai?
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