The Bahamas was one of four teams receiving a team Gold and moving into the finals. They also capture the team award for the Most Innovative Menu, presented in the name of famed Chef Hans Schenk, for creating the most creative Caribbean style menu.
Team member Frederick Cash, from the Radisson Cable Beach Resort, was awarded a silver medal in the bartender category.
The Bahamas team members moving into the finals include team captain Tracy Sweeting, from the Wyndham; Jason McBride, Radisson; Alpheus Ramsey, Kerzner International; and Kevin Cox, Lyford Cay Club.
They are joined by co-managers for the team, Addiemae Farrington, chefs instructor at the College of the Bahamas; and Wayde Sweeting, from the Wyndham and also president of the Bahamas Culinary Association.
This year’s team is also joined by the BCA Junior Culinary team, comprised of students from COB’s culinary programmes.
The Taste of the Caribbean competition is taking place at the Caribbean Hotel Association’s annual CHIC conference in Miami. The Bahamas team is sponsored by the Bahamas Hotel Association, with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Kerzner International, the Wyndham, the Radisson, the Lyford Cay Club, Prime Bahamas, Bacardi, Wholesale Wines and Spirits, the Bahamas Hotel & Restaurant Suppliers, Continental Connection Airlines, and the College of the Bahamas Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute.
Source: The Tribune
