S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup joins Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

by Icarus Sailing Media on 14 Apr 2015 The 28th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta begins on Wednesday, April 15th, and will conclude on April 21st following an array of events that include a Concourse d’Elegance, four days of racing and a full schedule of social events. Sixty magnificent yachts from many different eras with competitors from over 20 foreign nations will travel to Antigua, West Indies to compete for the 2015 Antigua title and the cherished Officine Panerai timepiece.

This year, in conjunction with the exclusive EFG Bank Owners Party event, S.Pellegrino will host the Inaugural S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup of the Caribbean competition.

Established in Venice, Italy fifteen years ago, the S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup has become an international and unique event that welcomes sailors, chefs and fine dining lovers from all over the world. The regatta is a successful combination of some of the most appreciated and world-renowned values of the Italian lifestyle: the pleasure of togetherness, the art of fine food and the passion for sailing.

Four famous Chefs, from four different Caribbean islands, have been invited by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna - the fine dining waters - to experience this first edition of the S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup of the Caribbean: Elijah Jules from St.Lucia, Rene Klop from Curacao, Dino Jagtiani from St. Marteen and Roderick Beazer from Antigua.

On Friday April 17th, the chefs will experience a day of racing on a glorious sailing yacht on the 20 miles long “Old Road” course just off the turquoise waters of Falmouth Harbour. Ideal trade wind sailing conditions of the Caribbean make sailing in Antigua supreme. The sailing combined with Antiguan hospitality, sunshine, and great camaraderie in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, places the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, in a class of its own.

On Saturday April 18th, the chefs will be challenged to demonstrate their skills and creativity at the Owners Party event to be held at the brand new and exclusive South Point hotel and restaurant. Yacht owners and VIP’s will be treated with an exclusive experience in which each chef will prepare their “signature dish” for the guests to taste and judge. At the end of the evening, guests will be asked to cast a vote for the best dish, which will determine the People’s Choice Award of the Inaugural S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup of the Caribbean. A winner will be announced during the evening’s final awards ceremony.

With their participation in the Inaugural edition of the Cooking Cup of the Caribbean, S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, synonymous with the gourmet food and wine culture across the globe and true ambassadors of the art of Italian living, reaffirm their commitment to enhancing and consolidating the fine dining culture all over the world.