Saint-Martin's Gastronomy Festival

Save the date - From November 11th to 22nd 2024

Dear food enthusiasts and connoisseurs,

The 2023 Gastronomy Festival of Saint-Martin has come to an end after 11 days of vibrant festivities and culinary experiences. A heartfelt thank you to all of you who made this edition so deliciously memorable.

Every dish savored, every shared smile, contributed to making this celebration of Saint Martin's gastronomy a truly unique experience.

Mark your calendars for November 11-22, 2024, for another gustatory adventure that will bring plenty of surprises. We look forward to welcoming you again.

The Saint-Martin Tourist Office team

Do you know the

Guavaberry

?

The Guavaberry will be the main ingredient for the 2024 edition!

Combining sweet and tart notes, the guavaberry stands as an authentic symbol of Saint Martin's heritage. This berry is a key ingredient in crafting alcoholic beverages, including the famous guavaberry liqueur, which is predominantly enjoyed during the festive season in Saint Martin.

Additionally, it is employed to create a variety of dishes, desserts, and jams.

The guavaberry, with its red or purple hue when fully ripe, is modest in size, smaller than a cherry, and boasts a thin and delicate skin.

Tasting it provides an immersive experience into the island's gastronomic tradition, capturing the warm and welcoming spirit of Saint Martin.

Residents and visitors had the opportunity to discover the sorrel in all its forms at the restaurants that participated in the event. Each establishment offered a discovery menu for a unique culinary journey centered around the star ingredient of the 2023 edition.

Restaurants competition

Restaurants offering a discovery menu based on sorrel were invited to participate in a competition by registering in the various available categories: city stars (city restaurants), gourmet stars (fine dining restaurants), authentic stars (local restaurants), and beach stars (beachside restaurants). 

 Saint-Martin's Best table 2023-2024

 Beach Stars category

 City Stars Category

 Authentic stars Category

 Gourmet stars Category

Taste of Sunrise

A local breakfast on Friar’s Bay beach at 978 Beach for a gentle awakening with the flavors of Saint-Martin.

Intervention at the lycée professionnel

The invited chefs addressed students from several schools : Daniella Jeffry, Mont des Accords and Emile Choisy to enlighten them about the career and journey of a chef. Demonstrations and tastings were also organized.

Competition at the lycée professionnel

Seven students from the Hospitality/Restaurant Management section of the Vocational High School competed by presenting a dish based on sorrel to a jury of 12 invited chefs.

4 hands dinners

Waï Plage, Maison Mère, and Java welcomed our guest chefs for a unique collaboration with their resident chefs. Aux Mets Tissés also formed a duo with Enor Guirand, the winner of the 'Best Table of Saint-Martin 2022/2023' title.

Cocktails & food pairing

Our guests embarked on a journey to discover exquisite dishes highlighting contemporary Caribbean and international flavors, paired with creative cocktails designed to complement every bite.

Cooking workshops

Participants of all ages took part in outdoor cooking workshops to follow step-by-step recipes with local and international chefs. The moment was ideal to learn new techniques, discover new flavors, and, above all, have fun!

Mixology competition

After a qualification round in July, six participants competed in the semi-finals during the Gastronomy Festival to secure a spot among the last three finalists and win the title of 'Best Mixologist of Saint Martin 2023/2024.'

The winners are : 

• 1st place : Le Pressoir (Alessandro Corona)
• 2nd place : La Villa Hibiscus (Thomas Maccury)
• 3rd place : Karibuni (Mathieu Merlet)

BBQ competition

The Saint Martin community gathered on Main Street in Marigot to support participants in the BBQ competition, while enjoying local specialties to the sound of Caribbean music. The BBQ competition is a must-attend event for all audiences during the Saint Martin Gastronomy Festival.

The winners are : 

• 1st place Best BBQ : Rodriguez Gumbs (Sky's the limit)
• 2nd place Best BBQ : Pierre Louis Arrondell (Chez Tatie Aline)
• 3rd place Best BBQ : 3ème place : Augustine Baly (T's Delicacy)
• Best Fish : Rodriguez Gumbs (Sky's the limit)
• Best Chicken : Rodriguez Gumbs (Sky's the limit)
• Best Surprise Dish : Eddy Cozier (Quality Food)
• Best Pig Tail : Rodriguez Gumbs (Sky's the limit)
• Best Ribs : Kenneth Hyman (Heritage Kitchen)

The culinary village

The Culinary Village is the ideal spot for anyone looking to savor specialties from a variety of restaurants in one evening. No need to choose, just stroll from stand to stand to discover everything Saint Martin has to offer in terms of gastronomy. From November 17 to 19, twenty restaurants and food trucks gathered on the waterfront of Marigot to provide an extraordinary culinary experience.

Foodtrucks competition

A new competition emerged this year—the food truck showdown. Judges explored bold flavors vying to captivate their taste buds and vie for the grand prize. Each bite offered an unparalleled street food experience.

The winners this year are : 

• 1st place  : Claquettes Chaussettes
• 2nd place  :  QuesMex
• 3rd place  :  Taste of Joy

Desserts competition

La compétition des desserts au Festival de la Gastronomie de Saint-Martin 2023 a enchanté les convives avec des créations sucrées rivalisant d'ingéniosité et de délicatesse. Les pâtissiers talentueux ont concouru pour émerveiller les palais et remporter le titre du dessert le plus exquis de l'île.

Le classement cette année est : 

• 1ère place  : Claquettes Chaussettes
• 2ème place  :  Willy Ice Cream
• 3ème place  :  La Dolce Vita
  

Private Chefs competition

In a new addition to this third edition, five private chefs presented a three-course meal to a jury of three culinary experts.

The winners are : 

1st place : Laura Antonelli (Pick SXM)

2nd place : Jackson Jean-Marie (Chef Jackson)

3rd place : Kareem Brooks (Chef B)

The finals

Dedicated to the finals of the restaurant and mixology competitions, this evening was an opportunity to support your favorite candidates and join us for a moment full of emotions.

The public's choice

Since the inaugural edition of the Saint-Martin Gastronomy Festival in 2021, La Terrasse restaurant has captured the public's heart, consistently winning the coveted 'Public's Choice' award each year.

A choice that reflects the ongoing appreciation of patrons for the exceptional cuisine and memorable experience provided by La Terrasse.

Closing night

The final chapter of the third edition of the Gastronomy Festival has come to a close The Culinary Village has transformed to make way for our guest chefs, who treated us with one last exceptional culinary dance.

We will keep you informed of all the most recent news about the Festival.

A huge THANK YOU to the 2023 sponsors

of Saint-Martin's Food Festival

It would not have been possible without you.

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