Cayman Cookout
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Cayman Cookout Event Details: Celebrating 15 Years of Culinary Festivities on Grand Cayman
Planning Your Cayman Cookout Experience
Vacation is all about indulging in the best experiences possible, including food. If you consider yourself a foodie, you won’t want to miss The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman’s Cayman Cookout. For one weekend in January, elite culinary experts unite to create a celebration of food and wine incomparable to any other. This cherished and undeniably delicious tradition on Grand Cayman brings together some of the most talented chefs and food enthusiasts around to create a remarkable gathering where the focus is firmly on savory moments. Buy your tickets, book your stay, and mark your calendars because the events during this food festival sell out quickly!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cayman Cookout celebrates food and wine on Grand Cayman. Acclaimed chef Eric Ripert of Blue by Eric Ripert hosts a long weekend of extraordinary culinary events. You’ll be able to see cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, indulge in group dinners, and more - all set in the impeccable Ritz Carlton for an unforgettable experience.
Local tip: Find out when tickets are going on sale and pick which events you would like to attend ahead of time. Space is limited, and events sell out quicker than you’d think. When else will you be able to indulge in Michelin Star-winning cuisine on the gorgeous Seven Mile Beach?
Cayman Cookout is your chance to get up close and personal with some of the best chefs and mixologists in the world. The main host is Eric Ripert of Blue, the Caribbean’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant. More than 10 other experts in the culinary field join him throughout the festival! Many of these chefs are Michelin Star winners and are very well known by the public. Chefs featured in the past have been Emeril Lagasse, José Andrés, and Andrew Zimmern. Check Out This Year's Talent
Tickets to the events at the prestigious Cayman Cookout are so sought after that they sell out well in advance. This exclusive festival requires planning to make sure you acquire tickets to what you would like to attend. Events include tastings, tours, special dinners, expert cooking demonstrations, and unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Events to Attend at the Cayman Cookout:
- The Welcome Event at Cayman Islands Ballroom.
- The Backyard Concert at the Green Lawn with the Goo Goo Dolls.
- Deep Sea Fishing outing with Chef Emeril Lagasse.
- Pedal Through Paradise excursion with Sommelier Aldo Sohm.
- Tea Time Treasures with Palais Des Thés.
- Domaines Ott Masterclass with Jean-Francois Ott.
People travel from all over the world to come to Cayman Cookout. They all have one thing in common: their love of food. Watch as some of the best chefs in the world wow the crowd by cooking over open flames, or see their intricate plating techniques. Not only do you get to see the food, but you also get to see all the care that goes into it. Bottle after bottle of champagne flows throughout the entire festival, and you are sure to never be hungry!