Team
Jamaica is celebrating triumphs in the recent Caribbean Hotel & Tourism
Association (CHTA), “Taste of the Caribbean” culinary competition in Miami. The
Team comprised of winners from The Best Dressed Chicken Taste of Jamaica
Competition exhibited resilience and fervour, competing against 13 teams from
across the region. In the end, Jamaica secured two silver medals, three bronze
medals as well as Honorary Mentions for Cheesecake and Pastry Chef Competitions.
Leading
in true Jamaican spirit, the team of 12 dominated “Taste of the Islands” - the food
exhibition aspect of the “Taste of the Caribbean”. The Team rallied together to
bring irresistible flavour and energy which captured the hearts of attendees
from across the Caribbean and the United States, and won the award for “Best
Tasteful Bite”.
“It was amazing to witness the
camaraderie of our team as they worked to deliver for Jamaica. By its nature
food is a shared experience and while there was spirited competition, we also
affirmed that we in the Caribbean have so much in common,” said Nikolette Williams, Marketing Communications Officer,
The Best Dressed Chicken.
An
annual event “Taste of the Caribbean” showcases the best chefs and bartenders
from across the region to hone their professional skills, compete, and network.
The aim of the event is to advance the
appreciation for Caribbean cuisine and to create a sustainable platform for
exposing the tremendous culinary talent that exists across the region.
Andrew Allen,
Relationship Manager, The Best Dressed Chicken, commented “The Taste of the
Caribbean is a great event for us to showcase Jamaica's position as one of the
Caribbean's most important culinary destinations.”
