St. Barth Gourmet Festival (12th ed.)
The 12th edition runs November 4–9, 2025 in Gustavia, with guest-chef residencies, tastings, and competition programming.
About the event
Guest chef residencies and the 2025 theme
The 12th edition runs November 4–9, 2025 in Gustavia. Its format centers on multi-night guest chef residencies, pairing visiting international and Michelin-starred chefs with local venues across Saint-Barthélemy for collaborative dinners.
The 2025 theme is “All About Latin America.” The festival description also frames the program around gourmet technique, local ingredients, and a mix of dinners, cooking classes, beach cookouts, and wine tastings.
Program elements and featured moments
Alongside the residency dinners, the schedule includes masterclasses and tasting sessions covering fine wines, spirits, champagnes, and caviar from November 5–7. The Quai Rockefeller Culinary Show is scheduled for November 8 at Rockefeller Pier in Gustavia harbor, with visiting chefs and local fishermen participating.
Competition programming includes the Petites Toques Junior Chefs coconut-themed pastry competition, the St. Barth Bartender Contest, and the St. Barth Chef Challenge. Franck Putelat and Manuelle Ferraz are listed as jury chefs for the Petites Toques Competition.
Named chefs, venues, and access
Named participants include Eugénie Béziat, listed as resident guest chef from Espadon at Ritz Paris with Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, and Cyril Lignac, listed as featured chef at Bar des Prés Saint-Barth. The venue list also includes Bagatelle St. Barth, Eden Rock Hotel, Bonito Saint Barth, Nikki Beach St Barth, and L’Esprit.
The festival is organized by the Territorial Tourism Committee of Saint Barthélemy. There is no centralized ticketing; multi-course collaborative dinners and tastings are booked directly through participating host restaurants and hotels. Tasting menu pricing varies by venue and chef, with wine pairings excluded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the festival?
It centers on multi-night guest chef residencies that pair visiting international and Michelin-starred chefs with local venues for collaborative dinners.
What is the 2025 theme?
The 2025 theme is “All About Latin America.”
What other programming is included?
The program includes masterclasses and tasting sessions for fine wines, spirits, champagnes, and caviar, plus competition events such as Petites Toques, the Bartender Contest, and the Chef Challenge.
Which chefs and venues are named in the 2025 edition?
Named participants include Eugénie Béziat and Cyril Lignac. Named venues include Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, Bar des Prés Saint-Barth, Quai Rockefeller, Bagatelle St. Barth, Eden Rock Hotel, Bonito Saint Barth, Nikki Beach St Barth, and L’Esprit.
How are dinners and tastings booked?
There is no centralized ticketing; participating host restaurants and hotels handle bookings directly.
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