It’s some of the legendary culinary occasions, properly, wherever on the planet: Cayman Cookout, Chef Eric Ripert’s gastronomic competition on the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
And it’s again once more this winter for what will likely be its sixteenth annual occasion.
The occasion is a haven for superstar cooks, with attending cooks already together with everybody from Andrew Zimmern to Daniel Boulud and Emeril Lagasse when the occasion returns on Jan. 15.
That’s together with some newcomers like Jorge Vallejo, Mawa McQueen, Ronald Hsu and Gonzo Jimenez, amongst others.
The occasion, which celebrates Worldwide and Caribbean delicacies, is a novel, intimate, up-close encounter with cooks, sommeliers, beverage specialists and spirits producers, from cooking demonstrations to tastings to chef-hosted lunches and poolside cocktails.
The 2025 occasion runs Jan. 15-20, 2025.
“This extraordinary weeklong celebration brings collectively people from all over the world to rejoice the top of culinary excellence amidst the beautiful fantastic thing about Grand Cayman,” mentioned Marc Langevin the Common Supervisor of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. “This occasion is especially particular, because it showcases not solely the culinary skills of famend cooks and beverage specialists but in addition the enchanting ambiance of our island, making it an unforgettable expertise for all attendees.”
So how do you attend?
The lodge has a signature “Cayman Cookout” bundle that runs visitors $2400 per evening — that’s for 2 visitors with a five-night keep required.
It features a premium room, entry to the experiences and an airport switch, together with precedence seating on the demonstrations and meet-and-greets. You’ll additionally get particular “connoisseur facilities” delivered on daily basis to your room.
“The Ritz-Carlton, Cayman Cookout has persistently supplied a heat and welcoming platform for the world’s best cooks to unite in celebration of the artwork, ability, and dedication inherent within the culinary arts. This occasion brings collectively worldwide specialists within the beautiful setting of Grand Cayman, honoring each the island and our cherished attendees. Every year I host, I’m frequently moved and impressed by the emotion, creativity, and keenness poured into each dish,” mentioned Chef Ripert, who’s the Vice Chairman of the Board of Metropolis Harvest and proprietor of three Michelin stars for Le Bernardin in New York — together with a celebrated eatery, Blue, on the Ritz in Grand Cayman.
To study extra, go to the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
