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Taste of Cayman 2023 – Celebration of Culinary Talent & Contest Winners

Almost 5,000 people filled the Festival Green this past Saturday for a front-row seat to the island’s highly-anticipated return of Taste of Cayman Presented by Visit Cayman Islands. This year’s event was a celebration of Cayman’s culinary scene, culture and youth through a showcase of local and international talent, bringing together an array of flavours, […]

Taste of Cayman – Wristbands 101

What are Taste of Cayman digital wristbands? Once you’ve bought your ticket, it’s time to get your wristband. That’s right! Taste is going digital in 2023! These digital wristbands will save you time by helping to avoid queues at the gate and during the event. The wristbands are your digital festival currency, allowing for a […]

Taste of Cayman’s Main Stage to feature tribute band of mega-star divas through the decades

Get ready to rock ya head, shake ya leg, or whine up ya waist because our Main Stage performers will have you dancing all night long!   Some of Cayman’s favourite local entertainers and international sounds are coming to Taste of Cayman’s Main Stage as part of the event’s lineup of performances. Following the festival’s tradition […]

Taste of Cayman 2023 announces grand comeback – local and international culinary talent

Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival has announced the inclusion of two celebrity chefs to its extensive line-up of local culinary talent. Food Network’s Emmy-nominated show Sandwich King host Chef Jeff Mauro and Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada Season 10 winner Chef Tre Sanderson will participate in this year’s festival as part of […]

Get To Know Local Food Competition Experts

Who’s got the best Cayman-style beef and Heavy Cake? What’s a festival without a little competition? Get ready for the exciting local food competition in the All Things Cayman area, sponsored by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture, and Heritage. With a record number of contestants, this year’s event promises to be the most exciting […]

Vote for Best Restaurant – Digitally with the New Good Taste App

We told you we’re going digital this year, and we meant it! For the first time in Taste of Cayman history, you can vote for your favourite restaurant of the night through an app. Not just any app – the Cayman Good Taste app! Download the app today in the Apple App Store or Google […]

Look out for TOC pop-up events near you!

We’re thrilled to announce our pop-up locations where you can purchase tickets for our upcoming food and drink festival! These pop-up locations are specifically designed to provide a more convenient ticket-purchasing experience. Our pop-up locations are designed to give you an opportunity to interact with our staff, learn more about the event, and purchase your […]

Local acts prepare to entertain the masses

Experience Cayman’s melodic sounds and vibrant performing arts at the All Things Cayman area sponsored by the Ministry of Sports, Youth, Culture & Heritage. Bringing you live entertainment this year are some local favourites rooted in the heritage of our beloved isles: Get access to this section and more when you purchase any Taste of […]

Where can you purchase TOC tickets?

Be sure to secure your Taste of Cayman 2023 tickets ONLY through our official outlets.  Skip the line and purchase your tickets online today via our event partner, EventPro, or in person at any of the designated locations around the island: Follow us on social media to stay updated on any other opportunities to purchase […]

Caymanian Chefs Bring a Taste of Cayman to NYC

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT), together with the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) hosted an intimate event in New York City on 28 March 2023 to showcase the Cayman Islands’ impressive culinary scene, highlight homegrown talent, and provide top-tier U.S. media with a sneak peek of the upcoming Taste of Cayman Food & […]

Easter Flash Sale

Missed the early-bird special? Here’s an early-bunny sale to make up for it! Hop on our Easter flash sale for Adult General and VIP tickets available online until Easter Monday. Or, get flash sale prices on printed tickets at our pop-up ticket booth on Sunday, 2 April, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at DMS […]

CITA announces date for Taste of Cayman 2023

After a Covid-enforced hiatus, the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) has announced that Taste of Cayman will be held on 13 May 2023.  Jay Ehrhart, Executive Director of CITA, said from the very first ‘Chili Cook Off’ event in 1986, Taste of Cayman has continued to grow and is now firmly a Cayman institution.   “We know […]

CITA announces the return of Cayman Islands Restaurant Month 2022 this October

Cayman Islands Restaurant Month returns this October for its annual showcase and support of the Cayman Islands culinary sector. Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) announced that 35+ restaurants and bars have confirmed their participation in the year’s event, with the expectation of additional participants ahead of the launch on Saturday, 1 October. CITA’s Executive Director […]

Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival 2020 moved to 2021

Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival 2020 which was postponed shortly before it was to take place on 4 April, and was rescheduled to 24 October 2020, has been postponed for this year and will return on Saturday, 17 April 2021. The decision to move Taste of Cayman 2020 comes as a result of […]

Deckers, Abacus and Karoo partner with ARK Cayman

Deckers, Abacus and Karoo have joined forces with ARK Cayman by creating a Soup Kitchen to feed those in need in Cayman with a daily hot soup. They are producing in excess of 100 hearty soups each day. ARK volunteers are distributing them to people in need all over Cayman. The intention is to increase […]