Vanessa James Media Productions is thrilled to announce the triumphant return of Food, Wine, and Fete, Miami’s premium all-inclusive Soca experience, set to take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3 pm at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park’s Grand Pavilion. The eagerly anticipated second annual event celebrates the vibrant culture of the Caribbean, showcasing the region’s most brilliant chefs, mixologists, tastemakers, culinary creatives, and some of the region’s most buzzed-about wine brands, Caribbean spirits, as well as Soca artistes, and South Florida’s vibrant Caribbean community.
With Food, Wine, and Fete, I hope to spark a new generation of cultural events and experiences that elevate  Caribbean creatives from all genres. Food, Wine & Fete is our love letter to the culture that we hold so dearly and appreciate so deeply.
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This year’s lineup includes renowned chefs such as James Beard award-winning chef, Chef Irie, the festival’s official culinary ambassador, award-winning pastry chef and Miami native, Myriam “Chef Mimi” Charles, winner of Cooking Channel’s “Cake Hunters” and founder of Lux Cakery, Barbados born, raised Chef Paul Griffith, and Chef Alain Lemaire, the host chef of the “Luda Can’t Cook” series on Discovery+ bringing his “Ou Manje Deja” Haitian cooking flair. Viral culinary sensation Shaunn Alexander of FoodieNationTT from Trinidad and Tobago will be on-site preparing one of his buzzed-about dishes. Live demos and savory pop-ups will tantalize taste buds and showcase the richness of the Caribbean diaspora and its cuisine.
No Soca fete experience would be complete without the electrifying Soca music that all-inclusive experiences around the Caribbean are known for. Food, Wine, and Fete delivers a jam-packed lineup of the most buzzed-about DJs and Soca Artistes, Teddyson John of St. Lucia and King Bubba of Barbados, who are set not only to perform at this year’s experience but to try their hands in the kitchen too!
“My passion for the Caribbean runs deep. Our people, world-renowned food, infectious energy, and eclectic culture are all a part of what keeps me grounded in my roots and goals to show the world the beauty of the region beyond sun, sand, and sea.” says co-founder Vanessa James. “After many years of travel and storytelling about the beloved Caribbean, I realized there was a huge void in the market to celebrate the special entrepreneurs who feed us from the moment we land on the islands. With Food, Wine, and Fete, I hope to spark a new generation of cultural events and experiences that elevate Caribbean creatives from all genres. Food, Wine & Fete is our love letter to the culture that we hold so dearly and appreciate so deeply. This is more than a fete — our goal is to transport your senses to the islands until you can take the journey yourself. Guests can expect an interactive array of experiences from the moment they arrive and most importantly, get ready to FETE Caribbean style” says James.
Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite for $135. The festival has partnered with Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South to provide reduced group rates for those visiting from out of town or South Florida who want to make a weekend out of the experience.
Participating sponsors include: Vanessa James Media, La Fete Ros̩, The Buccaneer Hotel РSt. Croix, Virgin Island Food Tours, Best Dressed Plate, Ron Barcelo, Real Sangria, The Pale Ros̩, LunaLiteDroneShow and many more.
Food, Wine, and Fete offers a unique opportunity for brands to tap into an affluent, well-traveled, and highly motivated diverse community and showcase their offerings. Partnership and press opportunities allow brands to stand out amid a sea of motivated patrons. For more information about partnership opportunities, sampling opportunities, and press inquiries, visit www.foodwineandfete.com.Follow the Food, Wine, and Fete fun on Instagram and Facebook.
