Event Type : General

Truckers Unite

📅 Date: October 4, 2024
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Hi Gate Bar
🔞 Age: 16+

Enjoy a thrilling lineup of competitions, delicious food, and fantastic music.
Plus, marvel at trucks of all sizes, categories, and classes.

The Barbados Food and Rum Festival sets out to inspire the next generation of Barbadian cuisine. Under the theme, Feed the Future, the festival is engaging young aspiring chefs on the island with the return of the Junior Chef Cook-Off Competition.

With higher stakes and bigger prizes, 10 contestants will go head-to-head for the most anticipated cook-off competition.

The winner of the Junior Chef Cook-Off Competition will receive a scholarship for an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts at the Jean and Norma Holder Hospitality Institute, an internship at one of Barbados’ premium fine dining restaurants as well as BBD $3,000.

Follow the Journey of the 2024 Contestants via our web series Meet the Junior Chefs!

Every plate of food, bottle of rum and even spice has a story.

Unlike other lectures, these thought-provoking discussions will include bottomless rum punches.

This is your chance to be a part of the food movement and learn about the history of rum, agriculture and food sustainability from esteemed industry players.

It’s non-stop fun, laughter and food at the Bajan Fair!
Experience a whimsical world filled with thrilling rides, delectable food and exciting games.

You can expect:
• Alcohol-free kid’s zone
• Rum Shop Village
• Live Entertainment
• The Harvest Showdown
• Local foods, produce + more on sale

Get ready to make unforgettable memories that will leave the family brimming with joy!

The story of rum starts here.

During the Rum Route, you will be transported into the world of rum and learn why Barbados is the undisputed Birthplace of Rum.

This one-of-a-kind experience will take you on a rum shop hop and rum distillery tours inclusive of rum tastings and samples.

This moving party is perfect of all rum lovers with your own rum passport to document your journey.

**Food is not included in your ticket price**

Discover the artistry behind the most exquisite cuisine!

In these intimate cooking demos, you will learn the best-kept recipes, insider tips and tricks of the trade from world-renowned chefs.

Chef, TV Personality and Author

Originally from Middlesbrough, Michael was raised in Redcar, North Yorkshire. He studied classical and modern ballet between the ages of 11 and 18, then embarked on a degree in aeronautical engineering at Kingston University in London before a change of heart struck, and he eventually decided to pursue a career as a chef.

His contemporary and innovative food first caught the British public’s attention when he was at The Blind Swine in York. He particularly credits chef Kenny Atkinson for recommending him to the production team on the BBC’s Great British Menu.

Michael has become well known for his individual personal style. He became instantly recognisable with his ‘rockstar hair’ after his appearance on The Great British Menu
Michael O’Hare burst onto The North’s culinary scene in 2014 with The Man Behind The Curtain, a self-consciously trendy Leeds restaurant that takes its name from a Wizard of Oz quote and serves up artful plates of food with Spanish and Asian influences.

As restaurant names go, The Man Behind The Curtain is one of the most avant-garde. Perhaps we shouldn’t expect anything less from chef Michael O’Hare though, who has built his career on playing with the expectations and perceptions of diners who walk through the door.

Despite the restaurant’s name inspired by the classic film, you won’t find any corny tributes to the yellow brick road.
“The Man Behind The Curtain is more than a restaurant for me. It is where I am able to express myself with flavour and aesthetics. The cuisine is my couture, bold in flavour with inspiration from around the world. Brutalist in design, yet fun.”

In 2016, Michael became Creative Director of GG Hospitality, a company created by ex-professional footballers Ryan Giggs and Gary company, along with O’Hare, they opened a ‘space-age Asian’ restaurant called The Rabbit in the Moon at the National Football Museum in Manchester on 3 January 2017.

Next was a complete refurb of his restaurant and Psycho Soundbar was announced in early 2024. Gone is the lounge area, to make way for extra tables and a set of DJ decks. And a menu that suggests this is definitely a Michael O’Hare creation.

Television
• The Great British Menu – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023
• Saturday Kitchen – 2015
• Masterchef – 2016
• Yes Chef – 2016
• Cooking With The Stars – 2024

• Instagram:@ohare.michael @bymichaelohare

Restaurant address: 68-78 Vicar Ln Leeds, LS1 7JH England

Born and raised in Barbados, Renee Blackman has always had a passion for food and culture.

Growing up her inspirations were her mother Colleen and Grandmother Hazel, sparking her fascination with food. Renee decided at an early age to become a chef, wanting to combine bold flavors to create deeply satisfying dishes. At the age of 16, she attended an early culinary program in New York where she excelled quickly.

Exhibiting extreme interest in technique and presentation, she was deemed the lead chef amongst her peers. After discovering her niche of combining food and art, Chef Renee began creating elaborate dishes for friends and family members.

Chef Renee believes in using the freshest ingredients and constantly seeks out seasonal finds to enhance her dishes.

Barbados Food & Rum Festival – Rum Night at Pelican Village
October 25, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Pelican Village
Princess Alice Highway, Bridgetown,

As the sun rises, sip, savour and revel in endless vibes.

This is a premium all-inclusive breakfast beach party; which means premium breakfast cuisines, exquisite rum cocktails and unforgettable entertainment is all included in your ticket price.

Held on one of Barbados’ picturesque beaches, this is a certified festival favourite!

Dress Code: Sunrise Yellow

Can you or anyone you know solve a Rubik’s Cube? Join us for the first ever official speedcubing competition in Barbados at the Courtyard Bridgetown, Barbados!

We welcome participants of all ages and skill levels. If you can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under 10 minutes, then you should come to this event! Citizens of Barbados are even eligible for Barbados national records and the national championship titles!

More information on events and schedule can be found on the competition website. Online registration is open NOW – register today at the link below!

https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/Barbados2025