SVGTA Expresses Full Support for SVG Hotel and Tourism Association Event Featuring Acclaimed International Chef James Cochran
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – November 12th, 2024 – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Hotel and Tourism Association (SVGHTA) announces Restaurant Week, taking place from November 17th -23rd, 2024. This much-anticipated event highlights the vibrant and diverse culinary landscape of SVG, with restaurants and dining venues across the islands participating in a celebration of food, culture, and community. This year’s event will feature a special appearance by internationally acclaimed chef James Cochran, whose family roots trace back to St. Vincent and the Caribbean.
Chef Cochran, with a heritage blending SVG and Glasgow, Scotland, grew up by the sea in Whitstable, Kent. His diverse background is evident in his unique and innovative approach to cuisine. With a remarkable journey that includes time at Wheeler’s Oyster Bar, London’s two-Michelin-starred The Ledbury under the tutelage of chef Brett Graham, and a successful tenure at Michelin-starred gastropub The Harwood Arms, Chef Cochran has made a name for himself. His London flagship restaurant, 12:51, has earned him prestigious awards, including BBC’s Great British Menu (2018 and 2020) and the title of Eater London Chef of the Year. Chef Cochran’s widely celebrated scotch bonnet jam can be found in Asda and Sainsbury’s across the UK, bringing a taste of his unique Caribbean influence to homes nationwide.
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) has voiced enthusiastic support for this year’s Restaurant Week. Recognizing the value of culinary tourism, SVGTA is eager to see the event grow and flourish, positioning SVG as a premier destination for food lovers. “Restaurant Week 2024 offers the perfect opportunity to showcase our islands’ culinary talent and vibrant food culture,” said Annette Mark, CEO at the St.Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Association. “We are delighted to support SVGHTA in this endeavour and look forward to welcoming both locals and international visitors to experience the flavours of SVG.”
Participating restaurants this year include:
● Hotel Alexandrina
● Grenadine House
● Paradise Beach Hotel
● Sunset Shores Hotel
● Young Island Resort
● Jack’s Beach Bar
● Vee Jay’s Restaurant
● ADA Restaurant
● Myah’s Hotel
● Moonshine Restaurant
● Signature Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
● La Vue Hotel
● Cobblestone Inn
● Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge
● Mangoz Restaurant & Bar
● Summer Rose Bar & Lounge
● Captain Lano Restaurant & Bar
● French Verandah Restaurant
● Soho House
● Bequia Plantation House
● Chill’n Bounty
● Frangipani Hotel
● Sugar and Spice Cafe
● Wafulasun Sports Bar
● Coconut Grove
● The Loft (Blue Lagoon)
● Fig Tree
● Basil at Villa
● Dawn’s Cafe
● Basil’s Bar- Kingstown
Spring Hotel Bequia
Adding a sense of friendly competition, the SVGHTA will honour exceptional talent with Recognition Awards in categories like:
Best Cocktail Mixologist
Best Original Beverage
Best Waitstaff
Best Food Presentation
Restaurant with Most Likes
Most Engaged Diner
Restaurant Week promises an exciting lineup of events and experiences, allowing visitors and locals to immerse themselves in SVG’s culinary culture while enjoying unique dishes, carefully crafted cocktails, and the island’s renowned hospitality. For more information, please view on Instagram and Facebook at @svghotels.