Culinary Things to Do

West Indies Wine Company is a tasting room featuring 80+ wines and select beers on tap. You can also buy direct from their bottle shop. Call (345) 640 9492 or visit www.wiwc.ky.

Duty On Alcohol Liquor carries a heavy duty in Cayman. This is reflected in liquor store prices and the cost of drinks at bars and restaurants. Duty on hard liquors such as rum starts at CI$11.85 per litre. Duty on wine is CI$3.60 per litre; champagne is CI$10.80 per litre; sparkling wine is CI$7.80 per litre; overproof liquors are CI$15.98 per litre; liqueurs are CI$13.50 per litre; and duty on beer is CI$1.95 per litre.

CULINARY THINGS TO DO

Food and drink related events happen often in Cayman. Stay on top of the latest culinary happenings with the Events Calendar on www.caymangoodtaste.com or the new ‘Cayman Good Taste’ app. Download the ‘What’s On Cayman’ app for Cayman’s most comprehensive source of what’s going on in the Cayman Islands.

Weekly Culinary Events

The Flavour Tour (Camana Bay) Tel: (345) 640 9492 Available for private group bookings only, delight your taste buds and try something new at the farm-to-table Flavour Tour experience in Camana Bay. The Flavour Tour is a guided dining adventure through a few of Camana Bay’s restaurants, featuring local ingredients presented in the restaurants’ signature styles. Start the evening at West Indies Wine Company for a taste of one of the shop’s 80 wines followed by stops at three Camana Bay restaurants. End at Gelato & Co. for a scoop of any of the shop’s many gelato flavours or sorbettos. To book, email flavourtour@camanabay.com.

Annual Culinary Events

Cayman Cocktail Week Cayman Cocktail Week is a celebration of all things sip-worthy in the Cayman Islands. On the last week of every October, enjoy a collection of almost-daily fun and interactive events focused on the art of the cocktail. For more information, visit www.caymancocktailweek.com.

Cayman Cookout The Caribbean’s most-respected culinary event, hosted by Chef Eric Ripert, features a roster of world-famous chefs, sommeliers and mixologists at The Ritz-Carlton in Grand Cayman. Events include culinary demonstrations, tastings and dinners. The next iteration is scheduled for January 2023. Visit www.caymancookout.com.

Cayman Restaurant Month Every October foodies get to enjoy dining-out at some of the Island’s best restaurants for the best-possible prices. Participating restaurants create delicious 2-course and 3-course lunch and dinner menus starting

Great wines No retail outlets Cellar Prices

Interesting wines from around the world Wines for everyday drinking and special occasions Free delivery island-wide

Other services include shipping and Customs clearance of private collections to Cayman and storage in our climate controlled cellar.

at just CI$10 for lunch and CI$25 for dinner, served every day for the entire month. There are also many chances to win great foodie giveaways with Cayman Good Taste’s daily giveaway contests on their Facebook and Instagram pages. For more information, visit www.caymangoodtaste.com.

Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival Foodies gather in the thousands to experience classic local cuisine and new, refreshing tastes from further afield. In addition to delicious culinary offerings, festival-goers can enjoy live music, chef demonstrations and fireworks. The much anticipated return is scheduled for Saturday, 29th January 2022. Visit www. tasteofcayman.org.

Cooking Classes Cooking classes are a great opportunity to meet other foodies.

Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio Tel: (345) 623 2665 Email: info@bonvivant.ky www.bonvivant.ky Bon Vivant’s lively cooking classes focus on quick, healthy and delicious dishes that everyone can enjoy. Classes are themed and you can enjoy your creation with two glasses of wine paired with your meal. They also offer private classes for a minimum party size of 14. Kids classes are also available.

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Saucha Tel: (345) 926 0508 Email: britta@sauchaliving.com Offers private and group cooking lessons across the Island, with a focus on vegan food using local ingredients.

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands Offers traditional cooking classes of local Caymanian food. Visit www.nationaltrust.org. ky/events for a schedule of cooking classes or contact historic@nationaltrust.org.ky for more information. started the full moon celebration scene. On the Friday closest to the full moon you can enjoy a nine-dish sharing feast on a torch-lit beach with lanterns, a fire pit and a DJ. Cayman Ferries operates from Camana Bay to Kaibo for CI$20

per person. The Cracked Conch & Macabuca on North West Point Road in West Bay have an outstanding oceanfront location, with a large deck that is great for full moon dining and Tillie’s on Seven Mile Beach hosts a monthly full-moon party on their roof-top space.

Food & Wine Societies

International Wine & Food Society (IWFS) Cayman’s branch of the IWFS was first chartered in 1987 and they now have over 100 members. They host a number of events throughout the year, including wine tastings, dinners with special menus at local restaurants and cooking demonstrations. They also have a members-only wine inventory. Membership is by invitation from another member only. Visit www.iwfs. org/americas/cayman-islands or see the Society’s Facebook page.

Slow Food South Sound Cayman’s chapter of this international culinary group promotes the use of local and sustainable food, the preservation of local food cultures and the enjoyment of dining in a convivial setting. Email: slowfoodcayman@ gmail.com for information.

Sunday Brunch in Cayman Restaurants are buzzing on Sundays between the hours of 11am-3pm. They offer an impressive feast of fresh seafood, breakfast favourites, amazing desserts and unlimited bubbles. Generally reservations are a must. Popular choices include: LUCA, Anchor & Den at the Marriott Beach Resort, Seven at The RitzCarlton, Ave at the Kimpton Seafire, Tillie’s at Palm Heights, and Blue Cilantro. Agua

and Ristorante Pappagallo’s both offer a family-style brunch. For a casual vibe with more affordable prices, try the BBQ Brunch at KARoo, China Village for Wine Tasting & Dinners Restaurants often host wine dinners in Cayman with prix-fixe menus. See the Cayman Good Taste events calendar for details of upcoming events. The two companies listed below offer social and educational wine classes and tastings.

The Tasting Room Caribbean Plaza, West Bay Road, SMB Tel: (345) 322 4925 Offers fantastic wine and food tasting evenings by reservation only.

Wine, Spirits and Mixology Courses Unit 3, Paddington Place, Godfrey Nixon Way Email: info@wineschool3.com Wineschool 3 offers a range of wine and spirits tasting classes, suitable for small groups and large corporate gatherings of up to 100+.

CATERING

Cayman’s caterers are equipped with years of experience and impressively varied portfolios.

Food For Thought Tel: (345) 945 2433 Email: info@foodforthought.ky Catering services for corporate events, weddings and private parties. Customise your catering services or choose from a variety of packages for the right fit.

Mise en Place Tel: (345) 623 2433 Email: info@catering.ky Premiere events catering company offering fully-custom or packaged catering options for weddings, private events and corporate functions, as well as private chef services.

Rent-A-Chef Tel: (345) 516 1959 Email: remy@rentachefcayman.com Suitable for parties of 4 or more Rent-AChef offers private catering services for small groups.