Cooking for a Cause

Oxtail Thanksgiving

Hosting or Bringing a Dish This Thanksgiving?

Make It One to Remember.

All while contributing to Hurricane Melissa Relief for Jamaica.
Cook with flavor and heart.

Most people remember how your food made them feel.


Warm. Comforted. Surprised. Grateful.

That’s what our virtual Jamaican cooking experience helps you create.

In the comfort of your home, you’ll learn to make tender, fall-off-the-bone oxtail seasoned to perfection and full of soul.

Do it the Irie Jamaican way.

Build flavor layer by layer and savor the process over the course of a few days.

November 21st-23rd

  • Log on, Mix, and Sip.

    We start Friday evening with Irie Happy Hour.


    Learn how to make the chef’s signature Sorrel Hibiscus Sangria, with hibiscus petals, ginger, and tropical fruit.


    It’s floral, fruity, and full of flavor.


    Sip. Breathe. Give thanks.

  • On Saturday, you’ll clean and season your oxtail, soak your beans, and begin the deeper flavor process.


    We’ll end the session by preparing the quick and easy golden fried plantains. This sweet, tender, caramelized side is the perfect way to end the day.

  • Sunday, we finish cooking the oxtail dish together.

    You’ll close the weekend feeling irie—knowing that you’ve contributed to a worthy cause.

Build the kind of flavor that makes people pause mid-bite and say:

“You made this?”

Whether you’re hosting dinner or showing up with one perfect dish, the Jamaican Oxtail Thanksgiving will help you bring something that tastes like home all while contributing to a worthy cause.

Why You’ll Love the Virtual Edition

  • Join live from the comfort of your own kitchen

  • Cook at your own pace. No rushing, no pressure

  • Get real-time tips and encouragement from the chef

  • Connect with other food lovers who crave flavor, connection, and culture

  • End with a dish you can proudly serve or bring to any gathering

  • Contribute to Hurricane Melissa Relief for Jamaica.

100% of relief donations go directly to on-the-ground efforts supporting families impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.

3% Cover the Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This is a live virtual experience, not a pre-recorded video.
    You’ll be cooking with Chef Michelle and other participants in real time, with space to ask questions and move at your own pace.

    If you can’t attend live, a replay will be available for 30 days, so you can. revisit the experience whenever you’re ready.

  • Not at all!


    This experience is designed for every level of cook — from beginners who’ve never made oxtail to confident home chefs looking to refine their flavor technique.

  • No fancy tools needed!
    You’ll receive a grocery list and prep guide a few days before we begin.

    Oxtail can be found at most Caribbean or Asian supermarkets.

    And yes, you can use our salt-free spices or your favorite salt-free blends.

  • On Friday night, we’ll gather virtually for Irie Happy Hour, where you’ll learn how to make a Sorrel Hibiscus Sangria. This beverage is a vibrant Caribbean twist on sangria made with hibiscus petals, ginger, and citrus.

    It’s the perfect way to unwind, connect, and set your intentions before the weekend cooking begins.

  • This experience features traditional oxtail (beef). Plant-based classes coming soon!

  • Each live session lasts about 30–90 minutes, with breaks in between steps so you can cook at your own pace.

  • You’ll receive:

    • A grocery + prep list will be sent to your email a week before the event

    • A zoom link a day before each session

  • If you need support before or after registering, email mbholder@foodatthecenter.com— we’ll be happy to help you get ready for your Jamaican Oxtail experience.

3% Cover the Fee