The Saint Barth Gourmet Festival is an annual culinary event showcasing French and Caribbean gastronomy and highlighting the island’s reputation as a world-class food destination.
SAINT BARTH GOURMET FESTIVAL IN FOCUS
This prestigious affair has historically featured some of the world’s most decorated Michelin-starred chefs collaborating to craft exclusive menus that showcase the best of both French and Caribbean cookery – a true celebration of ‘art de vivre’.
At this year’s Saint Barth Gourmet Festival – which will take place from 4th to 9th November, marking its 12th edition – visitors can expect to encounter a fusion of international gastronomy, themed dinners, and culinary competitions.
This year’s festival will be centred around the theme ‘All About Latin America’ with over a dozen renowned international chefs set to participate, showcasing their skills in collaboration with some of the island’s top restaurants.
Each visiting chef will be hosted by a partner hotel or restaurant where they will prepare a unique, multi-course tasting menu for festivalgoers to sample at the event’s formal dinners.
For example, Alexandre Koa is set to be the guest chef at Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth (Rosewood Le Guanahani), whilst French chef Cyril Lignac’s new restaurant in Gustavia, Bar des Prés, will open for the 2025 winter season as part of the festival and is expected to be a major highlight.
Beyond formal dinners, attendees can expect a variety of other events, including live cooking demonstrations and workshops, wine pairings with expert sommeliers, and specialty dessert tastings guided by world-class pastry chefs.
Popular annual competitions will also take place in line with tradition, including the St. Barth Bartender Contest at Rosewood Le Guanahani, the Petite Toques Competition – a junior culinary contest for children – at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, and the prestigious St. Barth Chef Challenge at Bonito Saint Barth.
In order to attend the festival’s exclusive gourmet dinners, keen foodies must make reservations directly with the participating hotels and restaurants. Booking early is recommended as the festival marks the beginning of St. Barts’ high season.
