Saturday, October 17, 2026

Celebrity chefs to headline 17th Cayman Cookout

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman will host the 17th Annual Cayman Cookout, featuring celebrity chefs Eric Ripert, José Andrés, Andrew Zimmern, Stephanie Izard and Carla Hall.

The event, from 14 to 19 January, coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Seven Mile Beach resort.

More than 60 cooking demonstrations, tastings and excursions will take place during the six-day festival, with tickets on sale now.

Signature events include An Epicurean Eve, the opening celebration bringing together world-renowned chefs and culinary experts with food enthusiasts.

Eric Ripert will host an exclusive private jet excursion to GoldenEye resort in Jamaica, where guests will enjoy gourmet meals prepared with local ingredients.

José Andrés will record a live episode of his Longer Tables podcast during the festival for the second consecutive year, exploring how food unites cultures and bridges social divides.

Additional programming features French culinary demonstrations by Christophe Bellanca, Mexican cuisine exploration with Elena Reygadas and a beachside dinner hosted by Stephanie Izard.

The Cayman Cookout will continue with other signature events such as the Barefoot BBQ, and Rum and Robusto poolside celebrations.

The festival includes community initiatives such as Meals on Wheels, which provides meals to those in need.

Reservations can be made here.

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