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The Cayman Islands Invites Children To Sharpen Their Cooking Skills This Summer In The Culinary Cap
The Cayman Islands Invites Children To Sharpen Their Cooking Skills This Summer In The Culinary Cap
United Kingdom
9 May 2018
Limited-Time “Kids Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” summer promotion features hands-on activities, plus incredible savings and family-friendly attractions across Grand Cayman.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, May 9, 2018
– The Cayman Islands is welcoming its youngest visitors to feast in the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and make their foodie family holiday a reality with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism’s first-ever food-focused summer promotion: “
Kids Culinary Capital of the Caribbean
,” featuring hands-on culinary activities for children and exceptional offers on luxury resorts, restaurants and more. As part of the Kids Culinary promotion (available for a limited time only), children travelling to the destination this summer will participate in a number of interactive cooking classes and educational activities at participating properties, providing the perfect opportunity for up-and-coming junior chefs to brush up on their culinary skills while embracing the Cayman Islands’ local flavours and thriving food scene.
Boasting a one-of-a-kind epicurean scene filled with more than 200 unique restaurants and eclectic local eateries, from five-star establishments to freshly-caught fish prepared straight off the boat, it’s no surprise that the Cayman Islands is globally recognised as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean. This summer, visitors can take advantage of customised child-friendly culinary offerings as part of the “Kids Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” programme, along with incredible savings island-wide.
“Kids Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” Highlights
Bon Vivant
in Camana Bay
anchors the Cayman Islands’ summer activation featuring child-friendly, hands-on cooking classes for children 12-years-old and under. Classes accommodate between 10-14 children and include lunch, takeaways, recipe cards and a tour of a select
Camana Bay
restaurant kitchen for CI$35 (£31). During the interactive class, children will learn how to cook alongside a Caymanian chef using local ingredients and recipes. Additionally, parents will receive a $10 Camana Bay gift card to use while their children are taking part in a class.
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
presents young chefs (ages 4-9) with its
“
Ambassadors in the Kitchen
”
programme, inviting children to experience a day behind the scenes as a culinary master. Open to both resort and non-resort guests for $85 (£63), budding cooks will kick-off the class by learning how to make their own chef’s hat and apron before visiting the kitchen at Andiamo for a hands-on learning experience and epicurean adventure. Young Ambassadors are also invited to visit the Ritz’s organic garden to source ingredients to prepare with their local cuisine.
The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa
offers children ages 4-12 a backstage pass into the resorts’ largest kitchen for an exclusive meet-and-greet experience with the Executive Chef. Available to all diners at
Ave
(the resorts’ primary restaurant) young foodies can experience the culinary buzz first-hand while observing all that goes into a world-class gastronomic preparation. For children to continue their Cayman culinary experience at home, participants will receive a recipe book at the end of the activity and will be awarded the title of honorary Seafire Chef.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman
allows children ages 6-10 to embark on an epicurean adventure as international chefs guide them step-by-step through the art of cooking and baking in an interactive format. Up-and-coming young foodies will learn how to fold napkins intricately, set tables and various other kitchen and restaurant procedures, while also receiving an apron, hat and certification of completion.
The Chef de Cuisine and Head Gardener at
The Brasserie
is offering free farm tours this summer for children to visit the restaurant’s organic vegetable garden, witness first-hand how the catch of the day makes it to their plates, and help collect eggs from the on-site chicken coops.
Wyndham Reef Resort Grand Cayman
provides the perfect tropical escape for families and offers a weekly Kids Cooking Class for guests ages 4-11, where children can sign-up to prepare treats alongside one of the property’s Chefs for US$19 (£14). Additionally, parents will save up to 30% on their stay.
VIVO Alternative Restaurant
debuts its new children’s menu from June 1
st
as part of the “Kids Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” programme. Available on Tuesday afternoons in August, Vivo will host free cooking classes for young chefs to learn how to cook using sustainable, vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
“We couldn’t be more excited to introduce some of our youngest guests to the mouth-watering flavours of the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, just in time for the summer holiday season,” said Mrs. Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism. “With several hands-on culinary activities for foodie families to choose from that showcase our flourishing epicurean scene and world-class accommodations – not to mention, the many opportunities for children to experience our destination for free – there’s never been a better time to book a gastronomic getaway to the Cayman Islands. From our unmatched service to luxurious venues underscored by breathtaking outdoor settings and exceptional farm-to-table island fare, our Caribbean paradise provides unforgettable experiences for a lifetime of holiday memories.”
Family-Friendly Summer Holiday Deals
In addition to the “Kids Culinary Capital” offerings, visitors can save on the Cayman Islands world-class accommodations, including kid-friendly resorts and hotels fit for the whole family, along with cosy condos and upscale villas perfect for couples. Featured partners in Grand Cayman include
Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
, offering 10 percent off summer holiday stays plus a $50 daily food and beverage credit; the
Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa
, offering the fifth night free and a $100 resort credit, and the newly-renovated
Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman
, offering the fourth night free or 25 percent off stays for more than four nights. At the luxurious
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
, guests are encouraged to indulge in a longer stay enjoying the fourth night free when booking Garden View, Resort View, Club Level, Harbour Suites and Ocean Front rooms. Additionally, visitors staying at
Luxury Cayman Villas
can soak up the best experiences Grand Cayman has to offer and choose from a number of summer activities including a half-day boat excursion to the destination’s world-famous Stingray City for up to eight people, a private family cooking class and Chef-lead dinner, or the opportunity to simply relax and unwind with a $750 in-villa spa credit.
Additional Accommodation Highlights
The Heritage Club
is extending the fifth night free for any four-night stay
Sunset Cove Treasure Island Condos
is giving every fifth night free, plus children age 17 and under stay for free with a paying adult. Extra guests receive half price at only $15 per person, per night
Cayman Villas
are offering the fifth night free for every four-night stay; pay for four and stay for five or pay for eight and stay for 10! Offer available starting May 1
Sunshine Suites Resort
offering fifth night free for every four-night stay
The Avalon Condominiums
offering an endless summer special with 33% and reduced summer rates ranging from $330 to $460 per night
As part of the child-friendly culinary offerings and affordable stays island-wide, guests can also save on some of the Cayman Islands’ premier attractions and water sport activities. Families visiting renowned cultural hotspots like the
Cayman Islands National Museum
will enjoy a 10% off Gift Shop items. Adventure-seeking visitors can discover the destination’s famous marine life with
Captain Marvin’s Watersports,
offering tour discounts of buy-one tour, get-one half-off prices for two-stop and three-stop stingray and snorkel excursions all summer. Additionally, adults looking to visit
Cayman Spirits Co.
can take advantage of two-for-one tour tickets all summer, along with can’t-miss savings on the Cayman Sea Life Collection and island-inspired diamond necklaces at
Rocky’s Diamond Gallery
.
For full details on the Cayman Islands’ “Kids Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” offerings and partners and to book a holiday, visit
www.KidsCulinaryCapital.com
and
VisitCaymanIslands.com
.
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