The Best Way to Experience Cayman Cookout

By: - November 18th, 2016

Looking to experience Grand Cayman’s famous Cayman Cookout foodie event?

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman has launched its first-ever package tailored for the event, aimed at creating the “ultimate weekend experience” for food lovers.

The festival takes place Jan. 12-15, 2017 at the hotel.

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman.

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman.

The culinary festival features food and wine activities led by celebrity Chefs Eric Ripert, Jose Andres, Anthony Bourdain and Emerli Lagasse, among others, and has become one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after culinary festivals.

The Cayman Cookout Culinary Package includes accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton for four nights; daily breakfast for two; two tickets to the Wine Fair and two tickets to the Barbecue.

The gastronomic get-together features 40 different events.

— CJ

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