Jamaica, The Cayman Islands, Anguilla & St Barth Nominated in Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival 2021
by Carolyn Lee Sep 17, 2021
We know Caribbean cuisine is tasty and delightful, so it’s not surprising that Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Anguilla, and Saint Barthélemy have all received nominations for the 2021 Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival.
The Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival is organised by The World Culinary Awards™. The organisation celebrates and rewards excellence in the culinary industry through their annual awards programme.
The winner (nominee with the most votes) will be announced at the 2021 World Culinary Awards gala ceremony on Dubai 7 November this year.
The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival – JFDF (Jamaica)
Jamaica Food and Drink Festival is an annual event that started in 2015. It is held during the last week of October each year and features brunches, wine pairings and a family-style food market event, among other festivities. Patrons enjoy superior culinary standards and top-notch executions from participants. Known for excellence over the years, the JFDF was also a semifinalist in the World Food Travel Association Food Trekking Awards 2019. To support the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival, check out the voting rules and then vote!
Cayman Cookout (Cayman Islands)
Although Cayman Cookout was cancelled this year due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, this nomination speaks to the event’s excellence. Cayman Cookout is known for featuring top chefs, wines and spirits, personalities, and, of course, world-class cuisine. Forbes dubbed the event the “Ultimate Food and Wine Festival for Beach Lovers”, featuring it several times over the years. With that type of clout, it’s not surprising that Cayman Cookout is on this list of awesome festivals. To support Cayman Cookout, get familiar with the voting rules and vote today!
Extraordinary Eats (Anguilla)
Extraordinary Eats treats participants to delectable Anguillan food, culture, and the culinary arts. The event, which usually takes place in April, is organised by the Anguilla Tourist Board. Postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, the popular festival usually features restaurateurs, street vendors and world-class chefs serving up unforgettable food and drink options.
The events include Taste of the Strip, Pub Crawl, Festival Del Mar (seafood celebration) and Anguilla’s Chef Extraordinaire, a stylish event that highlights local chefs. There’s also prix fixe lunch and dinner menus for participating restaurants, resorts, villas, and escapes. To support Anguilla Eats for the top prize, read the voting rules and then vote today!
St Barth Gourmet Festival (Saint Barthélemy)
The St. Barth Gourmet Festival will be celebrating its return 10-14 November this year, and their nomination for the Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival Awards is certainly worth celebrating too! This year’s event will feature approximately 11 internationally renowned chefs who will deliver the best of French gastronomy. St. Barth Gourmet Festival was launched in 2013 and has since developed a reputation as one of the best festivals in the world. To boost this festival to the winning position, remember to read the voting rules and then vote!
Important Reminder – How to vote
Congratulations to our Caribbean islands! A win for one is a win for all, so vote to support your favourite Caribbean festival. Although today is the deadline (17 September), there is still time. Head to the World Culinary Awards and follow the steps outlined for voting!
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