The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) is proud to announce the participating culinary teams for this year’s highly anticipated Taste of the Caribbean, taking place from November 16–18, 2025, at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort.
As the Caribbean’s premier showcase for culinary mastery, cultural expression, and professional development, the event celebrates the region’s diverse gastronomy while offering valuable learning opportunities for food and beverage professionals to enhance their skills, explore trends, and elevate their craft.
“Taste of the Caribbean continues to be a defining platform for celebrating the creativity, talent, and innovation that shape our region’s cuisine,” said CHTA CEO Vanessa Ledesma. “Each year, this event reinforces the Caribbean’s reputation as a world-class culinary destination and provides a meaningful space for F&B professionals to connect, learn, and inspire one another.”
Participating Teams for the 2025 Edition
This year’s competition will feature culinary teams representing: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados (reigning and five-times National Team winners), Belize, Bonaire, Curaçao, Grenada, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Turks & Caicos Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
These talented teams will compete across multiple categories including Senior Chef, Junior Chef, Pastry Chef and Bartender. The event will culminate in the Taste of the Caribbean Awards, where top honors will be presented for:
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Caribbean Chef of the Year
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Caribbean Junior Chef of the Year
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Caribbean Pastry Chef of the Year
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Caribbean Bartender of the Year
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Caribbean National Team of the Year
The three-day event will also feature live demonstrations, tasting showcases, and educational sessions led by leading regional and international experts in culinary arts, sustainability, and hospitality management.
Taste of the Caribbean runs concurrently with the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF). One of the region’s most influential events for hospitality leaders, CHIEF delivers strategic insights, peer-led workshops, and practical solutions tailored to the Caribbean tourism landscape.
Taste of the Caribbean is presented in partnership with Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort & Spa. Additional partners include ABA Global Marketing, ACADO Barbados, ANGOSTURA ® Bitters, Certified Angus Beef, Interval International, Mastercard, National Watermelon Promotions Board, SilverwarePOS, The Anything Group and the U.S. Meat Export Federation, whose support continues to make this flagship event possible.
Registration Information
Registration is open for Taste of the Caribbean, including the Taste of the Caribbean Awards Dinner on November 18.
