BVI Looking To Expose Guests To Culinary Platform With Food Fete In November

TORTOLA  — A month-long culinary event is being planned here that celebrates the culinary offerings and experiences of the BVI.

Director of Tourism Sharon Flax Mars said their second BVI Food Fete offers a blend of new and signature events that have been created for tastemakers, and novice culinary explorers.

“Through our numerous festivities we aim to introduce our guests to our culinary tourism product in a platform that blends discovery and adventure as we expose them to the variety of experiences that are offered along our turquoise shores and beaches,” said Director of Tourism, Sharon Flax-Mars. “The BVI Food Fete is ideal for families, couples and friends who seek an uncommon destination.”

Taste of Tortola – November 7, the newly revitalised Queen Elizabeth II Park on Tortola is the prime setting for event. To highlight the various cuisines served within the British Virgin Islands, some of the top restaurateurs, chefs and mixologists will be on hand to feature their mouthwatering dishes and cocktails.

The Fish & Fungi Competition highlights the national dish of the British Virgin Islands with tastings offered from the winner’s version of this classic meal.

The Mixologist Competition will feature top BVI bartenders as they showcase their talents in the fast-growing cocktail scene.

Flax Mars said Jost Crawl – November 8, allows participants the opportunity to peruse the bars on the island, with each bar within walking distance of the next.

The Barefoot Gourmet Soirée – November 14 to be held at Peter Island Resort and Spa, provides guests with an opportunity to mingle among fellow food connoisseurs and tastemakers within a festive atmosphere with live entertainment.

Taste of Virgin Gorda – November 21 at Nail Bay Sugar Ruins, will feature Chefs and mixologists will be on hand to feature their mouthwatering dishes and cocktails.
“The Chef Cook-Off is one of the most exciting elements of the night as attendees gather to witness two of the BVI’s most skilled chefs compete for the best chef title.

The Foodie Photo Booth is a fun new feature to entice attendees to take photos next to over-sized culinary items”, Flax Mars stated.

She said On the Rocks Bar Crawl – November 21
will take place on Virgin Gorda where participants will be transported in party safari buses to bars around the island.

The Food Fete also features a Culinary Education Programme from November 22nd to 28th and the Anegada Lobster Festival November 28th and 29th.