You might think you have to choose between a vacation that focuses on beautiful weather or one that caters to your love of a sophisticated lifestyle. However, you would be wrong.
In reality, you really can have it all. Just contact us here at South Bay Beach Club and arrange to visit the Cayman Islands in January. Trust us, you will be dining on endless world-class fare surrounded by endlessly world-class tropical beauty. Specifically, Grand Cayman Island will be the culinary epicenter of the Caribbean and beyond from Jan. 10 to 14, when The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman hosts the 10th-annual Cayman Cookout.
Imagine enjoying food and beverages created by internationally acclaimed, world-class chefs, wine and spirits experts and culinary celebrities all presented against a relaxed Caribbean backdrop of fun and barefoot elegance. Every year, the Caymans sponsor this amazing celebration, offering guests the chance to enjoy an endless variety of cooking demonstrations, tastings, dinners, pairings, tours and once-in-a-lifetime epicurean experiences, with Grand Cayman’s stunning Seven Mile Beach as the setting.
The event is hosted by superstar chefs and television personalities Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain and José Andrés. Read on for a full rundown of this year’s event.
The Adventures of Eric & Tony, with Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain
Enjoy an international culinary tour led by the two world-renowned chefs and friends.
Olé José by Chef José Andrés
Learn the secrets or making paella and entertaining from the master of both.
Essential BAM!!! with Emeril Lagasse
Kick it up a notch with the maestro of New Orleans Cajun cuisine.
Around The World with Anthony Bourdain
Take a food tour of the Caymans and world with the globe’s most traveled chef and culinary personality.
Barefoot Barbecue
This year’s celebrity chefs grill it up and dish it out on the sand, under the stars.
The Beach Bash
Take a catamaran tour and end it all with a Caymans grilled food experience.
Bon Vivant Cook-off Brunch
Judges Ripert, Bourdain and Andrés rate the entrants while you taste their creations and enjoy endless Moët & Chandon Champagne.
Eric Ripert Rum and Robusto
The chefs compete in the French bowling game Pétanque while you enjoy world-class food.
A Grand Finale Evening with Eric Ripert and the Chefs of Cayman Cookout
It’s a grand finale with an unforgettable menu of treats.
The stunning breadth and depth of culinary talent assembled here is overwhelming, but it is also accessible to you with a simple click or call. Oh, and you can get a tan while you are enjoying all this epicurean wizardry. So what’s the delay? Book your trip now.