{"id":255906,"date":"2025-10-29T15:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=255906"},"modified":"2025-10-29T15:57:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:57:20","slug":"abhta-announces-national-culinary-team-of-antigua-and-barbuda-for-2025-chta-taste-of-the-caribbean-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/abhta-announces-national-culinary-team-of-antigua-and-barbuda-for-2025-chta-taste-of-the-caribbean-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"ABHTA Announces National Culinary Team of Antigua and Barbuda for 2025 CHTA Taste of the Caribbean Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3049373298\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2292877277\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-2732734047\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"level\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguahotels\">Antigua &amp; Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association<\/a> (ABHTA) proudly announces the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/esquire-henry-urges-support-and-empowerment-for-youth-at-national-youth-rally\/?swcfpc=1\">National Culinary Team of Antigua and Barbuda 2025<\/a><\/strong>, set to represent the destination at the prestigious\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/esquire-henry-urges-support-and-empowerment-for-youth-at-national-youth-rally\/?swcfpc=1\">CHTA <\/a>Taste of the Caribbean culinary competition<\/strong>, taking place\u00a0<strong>November 16\u201318, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-896915752\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1652879067\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"IMG_0040\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Taste of the Caribbean is the region\u2019s premier culinary competition and cultural showcase. <\/p><div id=\"antig-3129950001\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception in 1993, the event has brought together top chefs, mixologists, and culinary professionals from across the Caribbean to compete, collaborate, and share their culture through food and beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Culinary Team of Antigua and Barbuda 2025 \u2013 Competing Members<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-3902788810\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caribbean Chef of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0Eustance Cabral Jr., Chef de Cuisine, Jumby Bay Island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caribbean Junior Chef of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0Azarie Crump, Student, Muriel O\u2019Marde Campus for Tourism and Hospitality Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caribbean Pastry Chef of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0Arielle Mills, Pastry Sous Chef, Galley Bay Resort &amp; Spa (2025 Taste of Wadadli Pastry Chef Winner)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bartender of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0Auslando Davis, Food &amp; Beverage Supervisor and Sommelier, Curtain Bluff Resort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team Manager:<\/strong>\u00a0Chef Olvanah Richardson, Executive Sous Chef, Blue Waters Resort &amp; Spa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Junior Chef Mentor:<\/strong>\u00a0Chef Jean Pierre Tuitt, Executive Sous Chef, Jumby Bay Island Resort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logistics Manager:<\/strong>\u00a0Jesse Thomas, Director of Agri-Tourism, Ministry of Tourism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quote from Minister Charles \u201cMax\u201d Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment:<em>\u00a0\u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>In celebrating the launch of the\u00a0<strong>National Culinary\u00a0Team Antigua and Barbuda 2025<\/strong>, Minister Charles \u201cMax\u201d Fernandez highlighted how the nation\u2019s culinary initiatives provide both a platform and a purpose for showcasing local talent. <\/em><\/p><div id=\"antig-3898237014\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Speaking on the significance of\u00a0<strong>Culinary Month<\/strong>, he emphasized how these initiatives allow the country to tell its food story, celebrate its heritage, and empower communities, while positioning the National Team to represent Antigua and Barbuda with pride on the international stage\u201d<\/em><\/p><div id=\"antig-1105419576\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quote from Craig Marshall, Chairman of ABHTA:<\/strong><br><em>\u201cTeam Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s dedication and hard work reflect our commitment to excellence and teamwork. This competition not only showcases our unique ingredients and rich culinary heritage on a prestigious regional platform but also provides exposure to new trends and networking opportunities. As we continue to promote Culinary Month, their efforts inspire the next generation of chefs, promote our gastronomy, and highlight Antigua and Barbuda as a leader in regional culinary excellence.\u201d<\/em><strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quote from Colin C. James, CEO, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority:<\/strong><br><em>\u201cTeam Antigua and Barbuda is ready to showcase our rich heritage and unique flavours on the regional stage. This competition goes beyond cooking \u2014 it celebrates culinary tourism, one of the most authentic expressions of our brand. Through initiatives like Culinary Month, we continue to elevate our chefs, farmers, and mixologists, turning passion into culture. I\u2019m confident our team will serve up more than great dishes; they\u2019ll deliver a true taste of home that makes our nation proud.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ABHTA expresses sincere appreciation to the&nbsp;<strong>Antigua &amp; Barbuda Tourism Authority<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Jumby Bay Island<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Curtain Bluff Resort<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Citizenship by Investment Unit<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Blue Waters Resort &amp; Spa<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Galley Bay Resort &amp; Spa<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>LIAT Air<\/strong>&nbsp;for their invaluable sponsorship. Their generous support covers critical expenses including round-trip airfare, team uniforms, travel and accommodation, and access to professional kitchens for practice and training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Team Antigua and Barbuda prepares to take the region\u2019s biggest culinary stage, the public is encouraged to follow their journey and cheer them on through social media:&nbsp;<strong>@antiguahotels<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>@antiguaandbarbuda<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>@abta_live<\/strong>&nbsp;on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s culinary stars are ready to shine. Let the countdown to November 16 begin!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE ABHTA<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ABHTA collectively represents the hospitality industry by educating, advocating and promoting to increase visitation and the economy benefits for Antigua and Barbuda. The primary focus is on the needs and best interests of the members of the Association. The membership of the Antigua &amp; Barbuda Hotels &amp; Tourism Association is open to all hotels, restaurants, airlines, and companies directly or indirectly involved in the tourism sector of Antigua and Barbuda. 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