There’s no competitors fairly like on this planet of Caribbean meals: the Caribbean Resort and Tourism Affiliation’s Style of the Caribbean occasion, which pits nationwide groups from across the area in a full-on cook-off.
The favored occasion is again for the primary time since earlier than the pandemic, being held this yr on the heels of the CHTA’s CHIEF convention in Miami.
“Style of the Caribbean shouldn’t be solely a premier occasion for showcasing Caribbean culinary expertise, but additionally a helpful alternative for skilled improvement,” mentioned Vanessa Ledesma, CHTA’s chief government officer. “Meals and beverage professionals can refine their expertise by specialised workshops, be taught from trade leaders, and keep forward of culinary tendencies, all whereas contributing to the expansion and world recognition of Caribbean delicacies.”’
So who’s going through off? This yr, it’s groups from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bonaire, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia and the US Virgin Islands.
The occasion will conclude with a collection of awards, together with Caribbean Chef of the Yr, Caribbean Junior Chef of the Yr, Caribbean Bartender of the Yr, Caribbean Pastry Chef of the Yr, and Caribbean Nationwide Crew of the Yr.
You could find the complete group info beneath.
Antigua and Barbuda:
- Senior Chef: Ronald Wilson, Blue Waters Resort & Spa
- Junior Chef: Azarie Crump, Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Coaching Institute
- Pastry Chef: Britanya McLaren, Hermitage Bay
- Bartender: Altino Spencer, Boardwalk On line casino
Barbados:
- Senior Chef: Rynaldo Joseph, Sea Breeze Seaside Home
- Junior Chef: Dejuan Toppin, Caribbean Delicacies Culinary Institute
- Pastry Chef: Rickeena Kirton, The Rockley by Ocean Resorts
- Bartender: Alex Chandler, Cocktail Kitchen
Bonaire:
- Senior Chef: Rhashindra Donge, Krioyo Fusion
- Junior Chef: Akeesha Cicilia, Sweeti Bakery & Blue Lagoon Restaurant
- Pastry Chef: Elise Weerstand, Sweeti Bakery & Blue Lagoon Restaurant
- Bartender: Eddy Trenidad, Rum Runners Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Puerto Rico:
- Senior Chef: Kevin Sánchez, Resort Verdanza
- Pastry Chef: Neftali Carrero, Restaurante Julio César
- Bartender: José “Yeye” Ortega, Resort Fairmont El San Juan
Turks and Caicos:
- Senior Chef: Andre Maragh, Seven Stars Resort
- Pastry Chef: Kenyatta Forbes, The Palms TCI
- Bartender: Ronel Charles, Seven Stars Resort
St. Lucia:
- Senior Chef: Nerville Joseph, Jade Mountain
- Junior Chef: Kayla Joseph, Sir Arthur Lewis Group School
- Pastry Chef: Emmany Hippolyte, Anse Chastanet
- Bartender: Ninus Charlouis, Ladera Resort
U.S. Virgin Islands:
- Senior Chef: Kerish Robles, UVI Cell
- Pastry Chef: Azamat Sabyrkulov, The Ritz Carlton
- Bartender: Putrice Bush, The Buccaneer
