Chef Signature Gourmet Journey

OVERVIEW

Savor a gourmet tasting of seven classic Caribbean dishes whose ingredients and histories the chef will explain in fascinating detail. On the way to the Azul restaurant in the Blue Roatan Resort, you will pass through a lush naturally beautiful setting that will become even more inspiring at the resort. While preparing the dishes, the chef will describe their cultural roots and how the ingredients subtly influence the flavors. Although the menu often changes seasonally, you can expect to sample appetizers such as plantain cream with smoked cheese and main dishes that will likely include fillets of crispy fish, sous vide chicken and tender beef. Each course will be prepared with locally sourced spices. Many other them will feature sauces and purées that reflect the island’s Afro-Caribbean culture. Dessert is typically a coconut mousse with a tropical reduction. Following this gourmet experience, you can relax however you please at the resort’s exclusive beach club.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample seven gourmet dishes at an excellent restaurant in a private resort.
• Learn about how the history of each course and where the ingredients were sourced.
• Gain an understanding of Roatan’s cuisine and the many cultures that influence it.
• Spend free time relaxing on the resort’s beach club.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.