HALL OF FAME

Celebrating Culinary Excellence

Each year, our Taste of the Caribbean competition brings together the region’s most talented chefs, mixologists, and culinary artists to showcase the vibrant flavors and traditions that define Caribbean cuisine. We proudly recognize the outstanding winners whose creativity, skill, and passion earned them top honors. Explore our Hall of Fame to meet the champions who continue to inspire and elevate the taste of the Caribbean.

CARIBBEAN NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR

Pictured: Team Bonaire, 2025 Winnners


Bonaire  (2025)
Barbados (2024)
Barbados (2019)
Trinidad & Tobago (2018)
Barbados (2017)
Trinidad & Tobago (2016)
Bahamas (2015)
Puerto Rico (2014)
Barbados (2013)
Puerto Rico (2012)
Trinidad & Tobago (2011)
Barbados (2010)
Trinidad & Tobago (2009)
Trinidad & Tobago (2007)
Trinidad & Tobago (2006)
St. Maarten/St. Martin (2005)
Trinidad & Tobago (2004)
Jamaica (2003)
Bermuda (2000)
Curaçao (1999)
Puerto Rico (1997)
Aruba (1996)

CARIBBEAN HEAD CHEF OF THE YEAR

Pictured: Jake Kelkboom, 2025 Winner


Jake Kelkboom, Bonaire  (2025)
Rhashindra Donge, Bonaire (2024)
Jason Thomas Ao, Cayman Islands (2019)
Jamall Small, Bahamas (2018)
Kenneth Molyneaux, BVI (2017)
Damian Leach, Barbados (2016)
Jonathan Hernandez, Puerto Rico (2015)
Rashindra Donge, Bonaire (2014)
Brian Lumley, Jamaica (2013)
Devon Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago (2012)
Mitchell Husbands, Barbados (2011)
Graham Singer, Antigua and Barbuda (2010)
Glendon Carty, Anguilla (2009)
Fernando Parrilla, Puerto Rico (2007)
Hans Van Triest, Curaçao (2006)
Carlos Portela, Puerto Rico (2005)
John Hazzard, Barbados (2004)
Bobo Bergstrom, St. Lucia (2003)
Mark French, Puerto Rico (2000)
Martin Maginley, Jamaica (1999)
Jeremy Cruz, Puerto Rico (1997)
Michael Salmon, Aruba (1996)

CARIBBEAN BARTENDER OF THE YEAR

Pictured: Alex Chandler, 2025 Winner


Alex Chandler, Barbados (2025)
José “yeye” Ortega, Puerto Rico (2024)
Jurnick Merced, Curaçao (2019)
Shana Rajahram, Trinidad & Tobago (2018)
Ryan Adamson, Barbados (2017)
Marv Cunningham, Bahamas (2016)
Marv Cunningham, Bahamas (2015)
Brandon DeCloux, USVI (2014)
Roberto Rodriguez, Puerto Rico (2013)
Jamaal Bowen, Barbados (2012)
Humphrey Lew Jen Tai, Curacao (2011)
Alva Preville, St. Lucia (2010)
Paul Peterson, St. Maarten/St. Martin (2009)
Raymond Edwards, Trinidad and Tobago (2007)
Paul Peterson, St. Maarten/St. Martin (2006)
Raakesh Madoo, Trinidad & Tobago (2005)
Alexandra Ballin, Anguilla (2004)
Hiram Avila, Puerto Rico (2003)
Alexander Meyer, Aruba (2000)
Ron Webster, Anguilla (1999)
Lissette Rijna, Bonaire (1997)
Neil Felix, Grenada (1996)

CARIBBEAN PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR

Pictured: Elise Weerstand, 2025 Winner


Elise Weerstand, Bonaire (2025)
Emmany Hippolyte, Saint Lucia (2024)
Rajasekar Ravindran, Turks and Caicos Islands (2019)
Vadivel Raju, Turks & Caicos (2018)
Melissa Logan, Cayman Islands (2017)
Kimberly Jaggasar, Trinidad & Tobago (2016)
Sheldon Tracey Sweeting, Bahamas (2015)
Sheldon Tracey Sweeting, Bahamas (2014)
Sheldon Tracey Sweeting, Bahamas (2013)
Pablo Colon, Puerto Rico (2012)
Kunal Chakrabarti, USVI (2011)
Maureen Bowers, Antigua and Barbuda (2010)
Alberto Febo, Puerto Rico (2009)
Rene Olmeda, Puerto Rico (2007)
Tracy Sweeting, Bahamas (2006)
Geert Maarten Van Mil, Aruba (2005)
Sally Gaskins, Bahamas (2004)
Jing Shi, Jamaica (2003)
Jing Shi, Jamaica (2000)
Linval Green, Jamaica (1999)
Pascal Barronier, Anguilla (1997)
Casten Flindt, Barbados (1996)

JUNIOR CHEF
OF THE YEAR

Pictured: Gabrielle Martin, 2025 Winner


Gabrielle Martin, Turks & Caicos (2025)
Dejuan Toppin, Barbados (2024)
Hazen Rolle, Bahamas (2019)
Hazen Rolle, Bahamas (2018)
Kenria Taylor, Bahamas (2017)
Roninangel Simmons, Turks & Caicos (2016)
Edna Butcher, St. Lucia (2015)
Sanju Smith, Jamaica (2014)
Naomi Lovell, Trinidad & Tobago (2013)
Isaiah Connel, Trinidad & Tobago (2012)
Mikhala Bagot, BVI (2011)
Osvaldo Ortega, Puerto Rico (2010)

HONORARY HALL OF FAME


Debra Sardinha- Metivier (2018)
Andre Niederhauser (2017)
Josué Merced-Reyes (2016)
Augusto Schreiner (2015)
William “Bill” Moore (2014)

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR


Luis Alvarez, Puerto Rico (2000)
Michael Moncrieffe, Cayman Islands (1997)

2019 Taste of the Caribbean Winners

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and the winners of Taste of the Caribbean in all categories.