Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio

Posted By : Reggie1911
Very friendly staff and the food was great. This is very nice getaway from the resort. We really enjoyed the small intimate setting.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 11:04:48

Posted By : Ashlee_S
My mother and I traveled to Zimbali Retretat for the Cooking Studio & Fam Tour - all I can say is this experience was AMAZING ! Don't think twice just book it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 11:28:25

Posted By : Clare_W
Great experience. The farm tour was a lot of fun, amazing views. The retreat itself was beautiful and I am encouraged to comeback and stay there.

The chef was amazing, she’s very talented and educated on the benefits of the ingredients she was cooking with. I will be recommending this experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-10 08:23:42

Posted By : beverlyk356
I just spent a week at Zimbali. The family, the staff, and the cooking experience were all wonderful. This is a small operation in beautiful surroundings. The accommodations are similar to a cabin in the woods, but luxurious for the rural location. There's a small bar, a beautiful dining room and a cooking studio where the cooking show takes place. Trips to and from Negril and Montego Bay were arranged for us and we were fortunate to have the same fine driver each time.
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Posted On : 2024-02-28 10:29:45

Posted By : Anastasia_D
Zimbali was a lovely place to visit and if you want a really gorgeous 5 course fresh meal the place to go . My husband and I have had cooking eperiences around the world and we hoped to really learn something about jamaican cooking . We ate ! food to fork not so much... the "tour" led by the gardener i believe was really a walk as he pointed out views and the odd plant ( mainly bamboo) but nothing obvious that would go into cooking , his discussion was very hard to understand and when i asked questions i was brushed off. we're bee keepers and on spotting hives i asked about their keeping...the reply " Yes they're bees in there " ?? We were unaware that the lady sending off on the walk was Alicia the chef , no introductions at all. On the return we were seated at the back of two rows and couldnt even see past the heads in front of us. She talked for the salad prep and that was it, the rest was just her plating food where we couldnt see it and serving it up, I learnt more from her colleague serving wine to us . A beautiful meal but so much wasted opportunities to share what she does, i even asked to buy some of her black honey as she said earlier she sells it and it led nowhere just to a very business woman end to evening asking us to settle our taxi bill so they could get going, she even checked in guests while we were still eating. Go for the meal but unless you're front row don't expect to see anything . Shame as I'm a trained chef and learnt nothing .
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Posted On : 2024-02-16 11:16:47

Posted By : Andrea_T
Knowing how organic and natural the food was made the whole experience even that more satisfying
The preparation was energetic
The taste of all the dishes and presentation were amazing and delightful
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Posted On : 2024-01-27 14:31:05

Posted By : Ali_B
The drive to Zimbali takes you through glorious smelling sugar canes and lush trees and foliage. Upon arrival you are welcomed with a refreshing drink and a description of what was to come. After listening to the bongo band with a chilled glass of wine, we toured the farm, smelling the lemongrass, viewing the produce growing in the trees.

We returned and took our seats for the cooking demonstration and fabulous 5 course dinner.

Chef Alicia’s (aka Rumplestiltskin) presentation of plant based nutrition from the farm, and her knowledge of the body and what it needs to stay healthy was so interesting and her cooking was absolutely first class. Each mouth watering course, delicately presented with love and care was delicious and we left feeling that we have given our tastebuds and our bodies a real treat.

The beautiful decoration and ambience of the venue, the sounds from the talented and delightful bongo band, the interesting tour of the farm and the friendly and welcoming staff all made our visit to Zimbali a trip of a lifetime.

Mike and Ali (UK)
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Posted On : 2024-01-04 12:57:47

Posted By : caylinsgranny2014
The place was beautiful, loved the ambiance, the entertainment was superb. Employees super friendly and helpful. The 5 course meal was all mostly prepared ahead of time and kept warm in bowls near or on the stove, except she did cook the shrimp, left it to simmer and was very dry. If you weren’t a fan of plantains and bananas it wasn’t for you or me. I ordered the shrimp and it was overdone and dry because it had been cooked too long. I’d go again for the experience but not the food. It was quite an adventure to get there and we really enjoyed getting out in the country.
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Posted On : 2023-12-14 05:51:14

Posted By : chloemX4435LC
I made a post a while ago on Instagram about my wonderful experience here that the folks at Zimbali seen and replied to so I know you know already how much I loved my time with you! I just thought I would leave a review on trip advisor so more people can be encouraged to go visit!!

I’ll keep it as short and sweet as I can.

Worth. Every. Last. Penny.

Do it. Just bloody do it!!! You will not regret it trust me just go and book it right now!!

The food and the company is just spectacular. Chef Alecia and Fiyah and the rest of the crew at zimbali were so welcoming, friendly, and informative.

I’m a massive lover of nature so I really enjoyed the guided tour and learning about the Jamaican ecosystem and how every plant and animal is working together to create the beauty and the flavours we see and taste around us.

The cooking show was spectacular and the food tasted out of this world! I’m Irish so our food can be boring at home so it was so refreshing to taste so many foods that are completely new to me with so much flavour. Move over Italian food! I think it’s safe to say Jamaican food is my new favourite cuisine!

I was so enthralled by chef, the only photos I managed to take were of the Zimbali sign and a bowl of soup hahahaha!!

I’m coming back to Jamaica in March 2024 and you better believe I will be back to visit Zimbali, I can’t wait to see you all again and see what’s on the menu next time! <3
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Posted On : 2023-06-20 07:58:16

Posted By : qiaoling2
title says it all..it is a clown show....can not add much to that....fellow who owns...made a nice home place out of the the 5-acres or so he bought...built a interesting place. to live ..he did a nice job scrounging stuff.to display..in his place....and it is cool...think his wife is the "chef"...silly ......but this dinner business,,,and "ground experience" . as advertised .....I am just going to say...it is a clown show.......and is very expensive....and the trip .from wherever you are..Negril area....to this this fellows 5-8 acres ground spot he bought...actually may be the most interesting part.......sort of...anyway...just the truth.
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Posted On : 2023-06-15 16:01:40