Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout Returns for 18th Edition in January 2027
From January 14 to 17, 2027, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman will host the 18th Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout, organized by Eric Ripert. This event boasts 40 unique experiences, such as rum tastings, gala dinners, cooking demonstrations, and a beach barbecue. Renowned chefs like Daniel Boulud, Emeril Lagasse, and José Andrés will participate. Designed as a winter retreat, the resort spans 144 acres and holds a Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star rating. Premium room packages begin at $3,200 per night, which includes airport transfers, daily breakfast, and event tickets. Highlights of the event include a Barefoot BBQ, culinary demos, and a gala dinner, alongside a five-star spa and diverse activities.
Key facts
- The 18th edition of The Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout will be held January 14–17, 2027, at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
- The event is curated by Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin and features about 40 experiences.
- Participating chefs include Daniel Boulud, Emeril Lagasse, José Andrés, Clare Smyth, and Stefano Secchi.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman spans 144 acres on the shores of North Sound and holds a Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star rating and a Michelin Key.
- A room package starts at $3,200 per night, including premium accommodations, airport transfers for two, daily breakfast for two, and tickets to three signature experiences and five culinary demonstrations, with a minimum three-night stay.
- The Culinary Icons gala dinner on Saturday features courses by Christophe Bellanca, Claude Le Tohic, Daniel Boulud, E.J. Lagasse, Michael Cimarusti, Stefano Secchi, and Eunji Lee.
- New this year, pastry chef Eunji Lee of Lysée in New York will present a tea and patisserie afternoon.
- Sunday's highlights include Ripert & Pétanque, presented by Robb Report, a friendly competition among chefs and guests.
Entities
Artists
- Eric Ripert
- Daniel Boulud
- Emeril Lagasse
- José Andrés
- Clare Smyth
- Stefano Secchi
- E.J. Lagasse
- Christophe Bellanca
- Claude Le Tohic
- Michael Cimarusti
- Eunji Lee
- Greg Norman
Institutions
- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
- Le Bernardin
- Lysée
- Core
- Rezdôra
- Providence
- Robb Report
- Forbes Travel Guide
- Michelin Guide
Locations
- Grand Cayman
- Cayman Islands
- Seven Mile Beach
- North Sound
- New York
- London
- Los Angeles
- Spain
- Mexico
- Thailand
- Tokyo
- India
- Western Caribbean