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Host: Kerline

Los Angeles, CA, United States

USD
$215 per person

Small Group Haitian Cooking Class in Los Angeles with Kerline

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Kerline

Kerline is a Haitian chef based in Los Angeles who learned to cook at just six years old alongside her mother and family, where food was always an expression of love and connection. Coming from a long tradition of home cooks, she is passionate about sharing the rich flavors and techniques behind Haitian cuisine, known for its depth and complexity. A healthcare administrator by profession and a cooking educator with over 90,000 online followers, Kerline has taught thousands through virtual classes and now hosts hands-on cooking experiences and events in LA. Guests can expect authentic recipes, practical cooking tips, and meaningful storytelling inspired by Haitian culture and hospitality.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-30 guests) Experience Haitian culture through food, storytelling, and connection in this small group, hands-on Los Angeles cooking class with Chef Kerline. Begin with light bites and a glass of wine, juice, or water before cooking side by side while learning the traditions, history, and cultural significance behind Haitian cuisine, including the story of Haiti’s rice industry. Over this immersive 4-hour experience (3 hours cooking, 1 hour dining), you will prepare authentic dishes while mastering techniques such as making Epis, Haiti’s signature seasoning, marinating meats, frying plantains, and building bold, layered flavors guided by instinct rather than measurements. Enjoy a shared communal meal paired with wine and take home recipes and a jar of Epis or Pikliz. Perfect for couples, families, friends, celebrations, and corporate team-building experiences. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets can be accommodated.

Notes: This experience is hosted in a studio kitchen, with underground parking available in the building for your convenience. To ensure the best experience for all guests, this experience is designed for participants aged 12 and above.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Diri Kole Ak Pwa Wouj | Rich, fluffy red beans and rice
  • Griot or Tasso | Tender fried pork or beef, deeply seasoned
  • Bannann Peze | Perfectly golden, twice-fried plantains
  • Creole sauce for finishing and balance

Kerline

$215 USD

per person
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $215 $215
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $215 $215
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Kerline

Kerline is a Haitian chef based in Los Angeles who learned to cook at just six years old alongside her mother and family, where food was always an expression of love and connection. Coming from a long tradition of home cooks, she is passionate about sharing the rich flavors and techniques behind Haitian cuisine, known for its depth and complexity. A healthcare administrator by profession and a cooking educator with over 90,000 online followers, Kerline has taught thousands through virtual classes and now hosts hands-on cooking experiences and events in LA. Guests can expect authentic recipes, practical cooking tips, and meaningful storytelling inspired by Haitian culture and hospitality.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-30 guests) Experience Haitian culture through food, storytelling, and connection in this small group, hands-on Los Angeles cooking class with Chef Kerline. Begin with light bites and a glass of wine, juice, or water before cooking side by side while learning the traditions, history, and cultural significance behind Haitian cuisine, including the story of Haiti’s rice industry. Over this immersive 4-hour experience (3 hours cooking, 1 hour dining), you will prepare authentic dishes while mastering techniques such as making Epis, Haiti’s signature seasoning, marinating meats, frying plantains, and building bold, layered flavors guided by instinct rather than measurements. Enjoy a shared communal meal paired with wine and take home recipes and a jar of Epis or Pikliz. Perfect for couples, families, friends, celebrations, and corporate team-building experiences. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets can be accommodated.

Notes: This experience is hosted in a studio kitchen, with underground parking available in the building for your convenience. To ensure the best experience for all guests, this experience is designed for participants aged 12 and above.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Diri Kole Ak Pwa Wouj | Rich, fluffy red beans and rice
  • Griot or Tasso | Tender fried pork or beef, deeply seasoned
  • Bannann Peze | Perfectly golden, twice-fried plantains
  • Creole sauce for finishing and balance
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $215 $215
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $215 $215
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-9:00pm
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    You can cancel your reservation up until 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus a 4% processing fee. Experiences within 48 hours are not refundable.

    If you have a question for your host, you can include a note in the field "Write a note to your host" during the booking process. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be emailed your host's direct contact information and you will also be able to message the host through your profile. You can always cancel your booking and receive a full refund 48 hours or more before your experience. If you have other questions you can also email us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten free options. For vegetarian travelers, we have an icon on each host profile to indicate whether that host can also offer a fully vegetarian menu. There is a section in the booking form to note any allergies or dietary restrictions which will be sent directly to your host.

    Some hosts offer alcohol as an optional add-on for travelers who are of legal drinking age. Pricing for alcohol is visible on the host profile page and includes one to two glasses of wine, beer or local alcohol.

    Have a flight or other tour planned and can't make the timing provided? If the timing listed on the host's profile doesn't work for you, our hosts can often accommodate timing changes. Because all of our experiences are private our hosts are happy to tailor experiences to meet your travel needs. Simply note your request in the booking process.

    Your card will not be charged until your host accepts your booking. Typically hosts respond to bookings within 72 hours. In the event your host is unavailable on your selected date and your host rejects your booking your credit card will not be charged.

    Your host's detailed contact information, including their phone number, address, and direction notes, will all be provided immediately upon successful confirmation of your experience (after your hosts accepts your booking and your credit card is successfully processed). This information will be emailed to you to the email address you used to sign up, and will also be visible on your Traveling Spoon profile.

    All prices are noted per person prices unless otherwise specified. Transportation is typically charged on a per car basis. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free. Hosts set their own prices and Traveling Spoon marks up the experiences; on average hosts receive over 70% of the price paid by the traveler.

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    Some hosts offer transportation as an optional add-on for travelers. Typically this is round trip transportation with pick up and drop off at your hotel. Pricing is quoted per car. Specific instructions for transportation will be provided in your confirmation details when your booking is confirmed.

    Many of our hosts accommodate solo travelers. You can see if a host accepts solo travelers by looking at the traveler range found next to the experience descriptions on the host profile (indicated by the numbers in parentheses next to "In-home meal", "Cooking experience" and "Market visit").

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