Saint Lucia’s National Culinary team was warmly welcomed at the Hewanorra International Airport on November 22nd following their participation in Taste of the Caribbean 2024.

Recognised as the premier culinary competition of the Caribbean, as well as a food and beverage educational exchange and cultural showcase, was held alongside the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) annual conference, the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF).

This event took place from November 18-20 at Florida International University’s Kovens Center in Miami. Saint Lucia triumphed by securing a Silver Medal in the Caribbean National Team category.

The team’s individual accomplishments are as follows;

• Gold Medal and Caribbean Pastry Chef of the Year – Emmany Hippolyte (Jade Mountain)

• Silver Medal in Senior Chef category – Chef Neville Joseph (Anse Chastanet)-

Neville Joseph received a Damascus Cleaver from Certified Angus Beef and he got into the Culinary Center at Certified Angus Beef Headquarters in Ohio.

• Silver Medal in Junior Chef category – Kayla Joseph (SALCC)

• Bronze Medal in Bartending category – Bartender Ninus Charlouis (Ladera Resort)

• Spirit of the Competition- Team Manager Fabian Vigee (BodyHoliday)