2026 Residency Calendar & Chef Line-Up
Caribbean Innovation
From the Antilles to the Archipelago
16 – 20 April
Exploring the technical evolution of the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles and Lucayan Archipelago.
- Brian Lumley (Jamaica) – Award-winning visionary focused on Cultural Gastronomy
- Garett Bowe (Bahamas) – Chef de Cuisine at Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House
- Darian (Jamaica) – Contestant on FOX Next Level Chef
Plant-Based
Earth, Roots & Terroir
16 – 20 July
Redefining Caribbean veganism through hyper-local foraging and agrarian wisdom.
- Nic & Mike Nicholas (St Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago and St. Vincent) – The duo behind Flatbush’s celebrated Aunts et Uncles
- Joachim Joseph (Grenada) – Specialist in “Farm-to-Fire” foraging and open-flame cooking
- Nathan Collymore (Barbados) – Executive Chef of Jam Delish
Luxury Private Dining & Haute Couture
8 – 12 October
Blending fashion-forward plating with deep Caribbean heritage.
- Nick Sayles (Jamaica) – A masterclass in multicultural fusion
- Renee Blackman (Barbados) – Star of Netflix's Pressure Cooker
- Max Guillaume (Haiti) – Chef de Cuisine at Kabawa
The Food & Rum Edition
5 – 9 November
A tribute to Barbados as the birthplace of rum.
- Nathaniel Mortley (Barbados, Guyana) – “One to Watch” at the 2025 Top New Restaurant Awards
- Lonie Murdock (Jamaica) – Founder of Miss Likklemores and ISLA
- Omar Walters (Jamaica) – Curator of Omar’s Rum Bar
Holiday & Tradition
The Legacy Series
3 – 7 December
A celebration of the recipes that shaped the Caribbean diaspora.
- Raul Correa (Puerto Rico) – James Beard-recognised talent from Bacoa Finca & Fogón
- Brigette Joseph (Trinidad) – Culinary preservationist
- Alain LeMaire (Haiti) – Star of Chopped
Guests can join The Navigator’s Table through curated five-night residency packages starting from US$2,000 per person, based on double occupancy. Packages include luxury accommodation and exclusive access to residency programming and signature culinary experiences.
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