The Caribbean’s premier epicurean event is just around the corner. January 16^th -19^th are the dates.

Join Chef Eric Ripert for a weekend celebrating food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean at The Ritz-Carlton, a premier Grand Cayman Island resort. An incomparable roster of world famous chefs, wine experts and spirits blenders will offer tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners that celebrate the barefoot elegance that only the Cayman Islands can deliver.

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Find the events to suit your appetite. From wine tastings to culinary demonstrations or gala dinners, Cayman Cookout provides foodies with four days of over-the-top experiences.

Peruse the three special packages and schedules for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Fully included with any ticket purchase is a 1 year subscription to FOOD & WINE® magazine. Offer valid for new U.S. subscribers only. See details at checkout.

All prices are in US Dollars.

If you have any event-related questions, please call 345-943-COOK (2665). Kindly note that this phone number is strictly for informational purposes only–tickets may not be purchased over the phone.

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Sous Chef – US$849*

*Limited Time Offer | US$650 for Sous Chef Ticket Package

Enjoy a Choice of Five (5) Culinary Demonstrations or Beverage Tasting Selections, plus:

Friday, January 17

7:00pm Barefoot BBQ

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Executive Chef – US$1,379

Enjoy a Choice of Five (5) Culinary Demonstrations or Beverage Tasting Selections, plus:

Friday, January 17

7:00pm Barefoot BBQ

Saturday, January 18

6:00pm A Dinner Party at Camana Bay

Sunday, January 19

12:00pm Bon Vivant Champagne Brunch Cook-Off

3:00pm Artisan Market

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Master Chef – $1,839

Enjoy a Choice of Five (5) Culinary Demonstrations or Beverage Tasting Selections, plus:

Friday, January 17

Lunch Event Selection

7:00pm Barefoot BBQ

Saturday, January 18

9:00am-1:30pm Burgers in Paradise with Eric Ripert

6:00pm A Dinner Party at Camana Bay

Sunday, January 19

12:00pm Bon Vivant Champagne Brunch Cook-Off

3:00pm Artisan Market

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Thursday, January 16

7:00PM – 9:30PM

Wine Fair & Auction Presented by Jacques Scott and the Chefs of The Ritz-Carlton | Benefitting Cayman Hospice Care and The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Culinary Arts Scholarship.

Location: Cayman Islands Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cost: US$140

A celebration to feed body and spirit. Wine connoisseurs amble amongst an assemblage of wine showcases, while foodies flock to sample culinary delights courtesy of the chefs of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Tasting notes evolve into Jazz notes as Billboard Top Ten artist, Nicole Henry, beguiles with her soulful vocal groove. Proceeds from a silent auction of enriching wine, culinary and travel experiences benefit The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Culinary Arts Scholarship and Cayman HospiceCare, which is committed to providing comfort to its patients and their families and friends.

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Friday, January 17

10:00AM – 11:00AM

Olé José!

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Jackson Family Wines North Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$129

“People of the world!” gather beachfront as José Andrés captivates with his dynamic personality, fervour, and perhaps grand entrance? His signature paella sets the stage for a passionate story telling of culture through food.

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11:30AM – 1:30PM

The Rundown with Anthony Bourdain

Event Type: Lunch

Location: The Great Lawn at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cost: US$139

Anthony Bourdain is a trailblazer in educating about different cuisines and cultures around the world, as well as an outspoken commentator on social trends. What will he have to say as he explores some of Cayman’s culinary traditions including classic conch chowder, Cayman-style Jerk, Rundown, and more? Featuring Tortuga Rum Cakes, Caybrew, and Seven Fathoms Rum.

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From the Heart of Italy with Lidia Bastianich

Event Type: Lunch

Location: Periwinkle at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cost: US$179

Lidia Bastianich is one of the most-loved chefs on television, an Emmy Award winner, a best-selling cookbook author, and restaurateur. She has held true to her Italian roots and culture, which she proudly and warmly invites guests to experience at this alfresco lunch.

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Mr. Chocolate meets Mr. Garden-to-Table

Event Type: Lunch

Location: The Brasserie

Cost: US$179

Transportation provided.

Jacques Torres is committed to creating fresh, authentic, and handmade artisan chocolates for all to experience and enjoy. Dean Max steadfastly sources local and seasonal ingredients and creates menus that embrace a dedication to simplicity, freshness, and intensity of flavour. Together, these culinary innovators unite for an unforgettable lunch with a sure-fire sweet ending.

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An Afternoon at Blue

Event Type: Tour, Demonstration, and Lunch

Location: Blue by Eric Ripert

Cost: US$259

So how does Blue by Eric Ripert maintain its status as the Caribbean’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant and earn its nickname of “Le Bernardin at the Beach?” Blue’s Chef de Cuisine shows how Eric Ripert’s philosophy of fish as the star of the plate is brought to life using seafood from Cayman’s 4th generation fisherman and produce from the island’s farmers. Wines from one of the most acclaimed viticultural areas of the Napa Valley, Blankiet Estate, perfectly complements Blue’s delicate flavours and artful presentation.

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2:00PM – 3:00PM

DANIEL: My French Cuisine… on Seven Mile Beach

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Transatlantic South Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$129

Daniel Boulud is world-famous for the French-American cuisine at his restaurants in New York, Miami, Palm Beach, London, Singapore, Beijing, Montreal, and Toronto. This 3-Michelin star chef’s latest cookbook, DANIEL: My French Cuisine, is an homage to the 20th anniversary this year of his New York flagship. Boulud shares dishes perfect for the Caribbean setting, Conch Ceviche with blood orange sauce and Poached Shrimp with summer melons and lemon balm.

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The Wild Chef : Martin Picard

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Jackson Family Wines North Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$59

His name is synonymous with foie gras. His Montreal restaurants are believed to sell the most foie gras of any North American dining establishment. Martin Picard brings his celebrated haute-rustic gastronomy from Canada to Cayman and serves…what else? Foie Gras.

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Beach Wines

Event Type: Wine Tasting

Location: Seven Terrace at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Event Type: US$59

Sometimes a fruity umbrella drink just doesn’t cut it. We feel your pain. Executive Wine Editor at FOOD & WINE, Ray Isle, shares his picks on crisp, refreshing wines that will knock your flip-flops off.

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3:30PM – 4:30PM

I ♥ New York with Daniel Humm

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Transatlantic South Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$129

Three Michelin-starred chef, Daniel Humm, underscores his love for The Big Apple (or shall we say Tomato?) with his twist on the iconically New York “Bloody Mary” and classic “Warm Bread Salad with Tomatoes”.

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Fiesta Flavours with Rick Bayless

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Jackson Family Wines North Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$129

Clutching his kitchen essentials–knife, cutting board, and sombrero, Rick Bayless shows us exactly how he became a Top Chef Master beating out the French and Italian with his authentic Mexican cuisine. His take on ceviche and seafood cocktails transport to the vibrant streets of Mexico.

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3:30PM – 5:00PM

Amarone – The Nuts & Bolts Presented by Masi

Event Type: Beverage Tasting

Location: Seven Terrace at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cost: US$129

Luc Desroches, Commercial Director of Masi Winery, uncovers just what goes into a bottle of Amarone. Learn what sets it apart from other red wines, the indigenous grapes used to make it, and the process behind creating these renowned wines. Taste 12 different wines, including a number of which are not produced for commercial sale, including the Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara wines bottled as single varietals in two different formats as well as four of the finished, blended wines that have influenced Masi’s success.

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7:00PM – 10:00PM

Barefoot BBQ Presented by Certified Angus Beef

Event Type: Dinner

Location: Royal Palms

Cost: US$299

Transportation provided.

A backyard BBQ adopts new meaning under the stars on Seven Mile Beach where shorts or rolled up trousers are de rigueur. Eric Ripert, José Andrés and Anthony Bourdain grill in the water at a literal Caribbean Sea cookout, while Jacques Torres’ treats taste even sweeter with your toes in the sand. Garnish the evening with cocktails made from the ultra-premium tequilas of Patrón.

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9:00PM – 2:30AM

Friday Night Session

Event Type: After Party

Location: Cayman Cabana

Cost: US$30

Lively Cookout revelry lingers into the evening hours at Cayman Cabana located on the waterfront of historic George Town. Dance ocean-side while Cayman’s top DJs fill the night sky with Caribbean-Fusion beats and a live Steel Pan performance infuses an authentically island vibe. Experience authentic Caymanian hospitality, art, music, and fashion courtesy of One Tree Four Five Collection. Entry ticket includes one welcome beverage.

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Saturday, January 18

11:30AM – 1:30PM

Burgers in Paradise with Eric Ripert

Event Type: Lunch

Location: Rum Point

Cost: US$329 including Red Sail Catamaran transportation & Stingray City excursion departing at 9:00am

US$279 for BBQ experience only from 11:30am-1:30pm

The creator of Cayman Cookout invites you to the quintessential island burger bash. Begin the morning with a catamaran sail across North Sound and stop to snorkel and swim at Eric’s favourite place on Cayman: Stingray City. Then onto Rum Point for satisfying burgers of every iteration, along with shallow waters, reaching docks, shaded shores, and candy-coloured picnic tables. Swing from your hammock sipping the ultra-premium tequila cocktails courtesy of Patrón, or the refreshing wines courtesy of Fantinel, and have one of the world’s master mixologists, Tony Abou-Ganim, craft an original libation.

Recommended attire: Swimsuits, cover-ups and plenty of sunscreen.

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Masi: Argentinean Soul, Italian Style

Event Type: Lunch

Location: Luca at the Caribbean Club

Cost: US$189

Luc Desroches, Commercial Director of Masi Winery, and Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor at FOOD & WINE, discuss Amarone–past, present, and future. Luca’s own Chef Federico showcases his contemporary Italian cuisine at this beachfront restaurant.

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An Afternoon at Blue

Event Type: Tour, Demonstration and Lunch

Location: Blue by Eric Ripert

Cost: US$259

So how does Blue by Eric Ripert maintain its status as the Caribbean’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant and earn its nickname of “Le Bernardin at the Beach?” Blue’s Chef de Cuisine shows how Eric Ripert’s philosophy of fish as the star of the plate is brought to life using seafood from Cayman’s 4th generation fisherman and produce from the island’s farmers. Wines from one of the last remaining family owned and operated winery groups in the world, Jackson Family Wines, perfectly complement Blue’s delicate flavors and artful presentation.

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2:00PM – 3:00PM

Lidia’s Italy: From Cutting Board to Kitchen Table

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Transatlantic South Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$129

The First Lady of Italian cuisine imparts her culinary commonsense as she prepares Garbanzo Bean Flour Tagliatelle and Steamed Swordfish. Complete with Sgropin – a sublime blend of prosecco, grappa, and lemon sorbet suggesting that the daiquiri may in fact have been invented on the Adriatic.

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Mr. Chocolate: Jacques Torres

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Jackson Family Wines North Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$129

James Beard Foundation Award winner Jacques Torres knows a thing or two about chocolate. At his beloved chocolate shops in Brooklyn and Manhattan this master chocolatier turns out handcrafted sweet creations featuring classic ingredients as well as some unexpected surprises. On Seven Mile Beach he illustrates the sweet and savoury sides of chocolate.

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Hand-Crafted Champagnes

Event Type: Tasting

Location: Seven Terrace at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cost: US$129

Grower Champagne is a secret no more with a devoted following among serious wine lovers. These boutique bubbles are for people looking for something different, something determined by terroir. We look for it in cheese, in coffee, in chocolate. Why not champagne?

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3:30PM – 4:30PM

The Adventures of Eric & Tony

Event Type: Talk

Location: Jackson Family Wines North Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$129

It’s no secret that despite two very different careers and two very different philosophies, Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain are very good friends. The pair have toured the world on multiple speaking tours, filmed segments for Bourdain’s various travel programs, and in between international jaunts unveiled a chocolate bar using the rarest and finest cacao beans grown today. There’s gotta be some stories behind all this. Sit back and listen as they candidly trade opinions, talk shop, and indulge in a rant (or two) at this beach chat.

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Island-Style with Dean Max

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Transatlantic South Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$59

When your restaurant has its own boat called Brasserie Catch, it’s a sure bet that the fish will be just as fresh as the produce from your own thriving garden. The mastermind behind the Cayman’s secret pleasure, The Brasserie, shares his insights as the island’s sustainable cooking innovator.

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Modern Mixology at Home with Tony Abou-Ganim

Event Type: Beverage Tasting

Location: Seven Terrace at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cost: US$79

From shaking to stirring, muddling to blending, bartending legend Tony Abou-Ganim shares what you need to stock your home bar, tools of the trade and how to use them, and all the secrets behind mixing great drinks at home. Be it a classic a Margarita, or one of his originals, he’ll show you how easy it is to craft these wonderful libations.

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7:00PM

A Dinner Party at Camana Bay

Event Type: Reception, Cooking Demonstration, & Dinner

Location: Camana Bay

Cost: US$299

Transportation provided.

Camana Bay invites you to dine around the town at the ultimate Cayman Cookout dinner party. Start with champagne, cocktails, canapés and a cooking demonstration featuring a fish whose venomous mystique is matched by larger than life host José Andrés. Afterwards embark on your own culinary adventure as Cayman Cookout headline chefs pair with Camana Bay’s signature restaurants, bringing their own distinct styles to Cayman’s thriving restaurant district.

COCKTAILS AND DEMONSTRATION:  TAMING THE LIONFISH

Cheers to the cullers! Camana Bay celebrates the success of the divers, fisherman, scientists, grocers and chefs who have banded together to protect Cayman’s reefs from the ravenous red lionfish. Join avid Cayman diver José Andrés and the team from Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, first responders to the lionfish invasion, to talk technique and taste for culling, cleaning and cooking these frilly yet ferocious predators.

DINNER AT YOUR RESTAURANT OF CHOICE

Taming the Lionfish with José Andrés & Dinner at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Lionfish and beef and pork, oh my. Chef Michael Schwartz presents that bully of the ecosystem and other house specialties in MFGD’s simple, pure style while honoured guests José Andrés entertains with more lionfish lore.

Taming the Lionfish with José Andrés & Dinner at Abacus

Quebec’s “wild chef” Martin Picard join’s Cayman’s most irrepressible restaurant duo who matches his enthusiasm for all that is decadent, delicious and pleasurable.

Taming the Lionfish with José Andrés & Dinner at Mizu

Having infused the soul of French cuisine into his latest restaurants in Beijing and Hong Kong, Daniel Boulud joins forces with the culinary craftsmen behind the island’s authentic regional Asian fare.

Taming the Lionfish with José Andrés & Dinner at Ortanique

When Rick Bayless’ traditional Mexican artistry meets Chef Cindy Hutson’s beloved Cuisine of the Sun, guests are assured an evening that is bold, fresh, flavourful and fun.

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Sunday, January 19

10:00AM – 11:00AM

Cheese, Please!

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Jackson Family Wines North Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$59

For many of us, cheese isn’t just an indulgence… it’s a way of life! Learn from passionate cheesemongers while sampling some exceptional cheeses courtesy of Gourmet Foods International.

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Sake 101

Event Type: Culinary Demonstration

Location: Transatlantic South Beach Pavilion

Cost: US$59

Taste this incredible, yet often misunderstood, premium beverage while learning the origin and history of sake, its production techniques, how the different styles vary from one to the other, and how and when to drink it.

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12:00PM – 3:00PM

Bon Vivant Champagne Brunch Cook-Off

Location: Cayman Islands Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cost: US$195

The annual competition for Cayman’s own amateur Top Chef. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman’s Executive Chef, Frederic Morineau, and Bon Vivant’s own Cynthia Hew, host the knife-wielding victors of a series of preliminary competitions. Their Caribbean-influenced dishes are judged by Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain, and José Andrés. Who will win Cayman’s culinary crown?

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3:00AM – 5:00PM

Artisan Market

Event Type: Tasting Pavilion

Location: North Sound Pool at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cost: US$45

While away the afternoon around the pool sampling wine, cocktails, culinary delights, and tastes of Cayman. It’s also an opportunity to meet the authors behind your favourite cookbooks and have them signed.

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7:00PM

Cayman Cookout Gala Dinner  –  SOLD OUT EVENT

Event Type: Dinner

Location: Blue by Eric Ripert

Cost: US$700 – Event is sold out

Eric Ripert invites Chefs Andrés, Bastianich, Bayless, Boulud, Humm, Picard, and Torres into his restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner prepared by some of the most visionary and innovative chefs cooking today.

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