A new gastronomic experience with a twist! Introducing The BVI Food & Wine Festival, a six-day Caribbean event for foodies and those with discerning culinary taste. This newly launched annual festival will feature Food, Wine, Whiskeys, Beers, and a mixology contest in a setting like no other – the Sailing Capital of the World – The British Virgin Islands (BVI).
This BVI Food & Wine Festival will take you on a tasteful journey which will include a full slate of events along with other tasty offerings, prepared by resident and visiting culinary talent from around the world. Wine Courses, Whiskey & Cigar Night, Wine Pairing Dinners, a Grand Tasting Village and a Beach Party on Jost Van Dyke.
Event Schedule:
Sunday 14th April 2025
7:00pm Welcome Reception with Chefs, Mixologists, Hosts, Sponsors, Media
Monday 15th April 2024
1:00pm Wine Course Tasting Class from Caribbean Cellars at Club 1973
8:00pm Chef Josie Smith Malave Tasting Dinner with Caribbean Cellars at Prime Restaurant
Tuesday 16th April 2024
1:00pm Wine Course Tasting Class from Global Wine Advisors at Club 1973
4:00pm Happy Hour at Club 1973
8:00pm Chef Opick Tasting Dinner at Prime Restaurant with Global Wine Advisors
Wednesday 17th April 2024
1:00pm – Wine Course Tasting Class by Caribbean Cellars at Club 1973
4:00pm – Happy Hour at Botella
8:00pm – Chef Michael Ferrero Tasting Dinner at Prime with Caribbean Cellars at Prime Restaurant
10:30pm – After Party & Korokke at Le Petite Lounge
Thursday 18th April 2024
1:00pm – Wine Course Tasting Class by The French Deli at Club 1973
4:00pm – Grand Tasting Village (GTV). Featuring local and international chefs providing insights on how they make their signature offerings, Mixology Contest, Demonstrations, and Tastings from Restaurants.
5:00pm – Whiskey Flight & Cigar Pairing Presented by Aromas & Caribbean Cellars
8:00pm – Chef Francis Reynard Tasting Dinner at Prime Restaurant with The French Deli
Friday 19th, April 2024
1:00pm – Cocktail Class at Club 1973 with Botella and Rhys Jenkins
4:00pm – Happy Hour at Club1973
8:00pm – Collaborative Tasting Dinner with all Chefs and Festival Sommelier at Prime Restaurant with all Wine & Spirits partners
Saturday 20th April 2024
The Foundation Dinner at Rosewood Little Dix Bay featuring guest Michelin Star Chef and HLSCC Culinary Students
Sunday 21st April 2024
9:00am – Beach Party Day on Jost Van Dyke
12:00pm – Pig Roast with La Caha China
2:00pm – Rum Tasting Class by Caribbean Cellars
Rum Cocktails by Rhys Jenkins
Stay tuned for more information about the new culinary experience and to stay up to date. Events are subject to change.
