We bring you the best celebrity and top local chefs, cooking their favourite recipes
Learn how to cook amazing Caribbean cuisines, jerk like a professional and sample the delicious tasters
All Demos are free to attend
RICHARD BLACKWOOD
Join the electrifying Richard Blackwood at this year’s Taste of the Caribbean Festival as he turns up the heat in the kitchen! Known for his dynamic flair and infectious charisma, Richard will showcase the rich and vibrant flavors of Caribbean cuisine like never before. Don’t miss the chance to watch this celebrity chef in action, sharing his passion for food, culture, and the spirit of the Caribbean!
RICHARD BLACKWOOD
SIAN ANDERSON
SIAN ANDERSON
Sian Anderson is a media powerhouse and restaurateur. Alongside running her own restaurant, Octaves, Sian also broadcasts on BBC Radio 1Xtra every Saturday and has a specialist DJ show on Mondays. She is also the presenter of Channel 5/BET’s Big Money Munch, a culinary journey to uncover and celebrate the best Black-owned eateries in the UK.
LAUREN WILZ
A graduate of Westminster Kingsway College and winner of the Apprentice of the Year award for Caprice Holdings, Chef Lauren Wilz honed her craft in London’s finest kitchens, including 34 Mayfair. With a passion for vibrant, health-focused cuisine, Chef Wilz gained national recognition as a top-10 contender and semi-finalist on MasterChef: The Professionals 2023. Renowned for her bold flavor combinations and innovative culinary techniques, she continues to redefine the art of cooking.
LAUREN WILZ
LARA LUCK
LARA LUCK
Lara Luck is a food writer, self taught chef, food stylist and food consultant, Lara has developed recipes for brands including Waitrose, Ocado and Asda. Though born and raised in the UK, her heritage is from the Caribbean islands of St Lucia and Grenada, Lara’s food reflects this. She won Best Caribbean Food 2022 at the Be Inclusive Hospitality awards and is a member of the Guild of Food Writers.
Cooking Demonstration Stage
Jerk BBQ Fire Stage
Please note line-ups are a guide and subject to change at short notice, advertised chefs will not appear at all locations.