Cayman Stories

Against the backdrop of Grand Cayman’s stunning Seven Mile Beach, Chef Dominique Crenn, the only female chef in the United States with 3 Michelin Stars, took us on a culinary journey during her Cayman Cookout demonstration.

The Jacques Scott Wine Fair and Auction at this year’s Cayman Cookout proved to be a vibrant affair, with live music, fines wines, a silent auction hall and exquisite bites prepared by the Ritz-Carlton’s culinary teams from across the globe.

A sunset sail should always be on your to-do list when visiting the Cayman Islands but during the Cayman Cookout, it’s an extra special occasion. 

Our Cayman Cookout experience got off to a great start this afternoon with a beverage tasting hosted by the master distillers of Don Julio Tequila and Ketel One Vodka, alongside the “World’s Best Bartender” Charles Joly and World Class Global 2017 mixology winner, Kaitlyn Stewar

Heralded by the well-travelled as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, this trio of islands – Grand Cayman,  Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, has long been known for culinary excellence and divine dining experiences.

With over 5000 people attending the 30th anniversary of Taste of Cayman the organisers made sure to pull out all of the stops. Guests were able to enjoy an array of food and drink vendors, on-stage demonstrations and competitions, a firework display, live entertainment and so much more.

James Beard award winning chef, Michael Mina, is well known and respected in the culinary world. With the Mina Group having over two dozen restaurants ranging from brasseries to steakhouses to pizza joints, one can assume he's quite a busy man.

It is only in its second year, but playing pétanque with the chefs is hands-down one of my favourite Cayman Cookout events. It's great seeing the chefs out of the kitchen and spending time with their friends and fans in a casual fun setting.

This signature Cayman Cookout event is one of the most popular.  Sure it has a great price, live music, and the entertaining Vicki Wheaton hosting, but its popularity stems from the amount of wine tastings, yummy culinary bites and the silent and live auction items.

Some may think that "James Beard Award" and "Southern food" are opposing terms.  But you would be dead wrong, as that is exactly the style of award-winning cuisine that Chef Sean Brock is known for.  As an owner of his cookbook, Heritage, I was thrilled to taste his interpretation of classic Southern cooking.  Having Thomas Fogerty wines pair perfectly with each dish was an added touch to this lunch.