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May 13 – 17, 2026

AN EPICUREAN FESTIVAL
CELEBRATING LIFE WITH good FRIENDS & GREAT FOOD

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An Epicurean Festival

Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE), the island’s annual destination-wide food and wine festival, is back for its fifth year from May 13 to 17, 2026!

ACE brings together talented chefs from Anguilla and around the globe to share kitchens, showcase why Anguilla reigns as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and raise funds for educational programs for our next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals and the Anguilla National Culinary Team.

Join us for five, flavor-filled days celebrating the island’s rich heritage, bountiful seafood and fresh local ingredients. See past ACE photos.

ACE 2026 Details to be announced soon! We hope to see you at ACE!

WHAT’S WAITING

Events

Vibrant Parties

Gather with old and new friends at Anguilla’s iconic, luxury resorts as you taste why Anguilla reigns as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.

Anguilla Culinary Experience Malliouhana

Chefs’ Dinners

Local and international guest chefs and winemakers collaborate at some of Anguilla’s most luxurious resorts, restaurants and private villas. Linger over multi-course tasting menus paired with the perfect wines, as your chefs merge their technique and creativity and showcase Anguilla’s fresh ingredients.

Anguilla Culinary Experience Doug Psaltis Guest Chef and Chef Carrie Bogar Veya

Restaurant Specials

Restaurant specials are on the agenda for ACE 2026. Check back often to find out which of your favorite bespoke eateries are participating.

Sharkys Anguilla Lobster Stir Fry

Island Experiences

ACE isn’t just about great food, it’s also a chance to get to know the island’s history and culture. Once again ACE is partnering with local expert guides at Quest Experiences and Anguilla’s resorts and restaurants to host immersive small group experiences such as cooking classes, tastings, island tours and more. Our fan-favorite Moke rum crawl returns for 2026.

Small Group Experiences at Anguilla Culinary Experience

Beach BBQ + Chef Mystery Basket Battle

ACE always caps off with the family-friendly Beach BBQ + Chef Mystery Basket Battle at Anguilla Great House on Rendezvous Bay. Get ready to feast on falling-off-the-bone ribs, gourmet burgers and tangy chicken; groove to the DJ; play triva: make a kids’ craft and vote for the best rum punch in a blind ACE-Taste. Cheer on the National Anguilla Culinary Team as rising chefs go head to head in a mystery basket cooking competition.

Our Bartending Battle is moving to a new night and place — more details soon!

Chef Basket Battle Anguilla Culinary Experience Chicken on the grill at Anguilla Culinary Experience

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Meet our chefs & mixologists

2025 Culinary Talent

Doug Psaltis

Guest Chef, Villa Alegria with Veya & Basket Battle Judge

Chef Proprietor Andros Taverna, Asador Bastian and Mano a Mano, Chicago & Co-founder Eat Well Hospitality, Chicago

Hsing Chen

Guest Chef, Villa Alegria with Veya & Basket Battle Judge

Chef Proprietor Andros Taverna, Asador Bastian, Mano a Mano, Chicago & Co-founder Eat Well Hospitality, Chicago

Sébastien Barrière

Guest Chef, Altamer with Cape Air

Head Chef & Manager, Les Galets Intimate Dining Experience, Saint-Martin

Kerth Gumbs

Culinary Director & Chef

Malliouhana, Anguilla

Leigh Ann Reed

Guest Wine Expert, Jacala Beach Restaurant with Grands Vins de France

VP of International Sales for Boisset Collection: DeLoach Vineyards, Elizabeth Spencer Winery, Raymond Vineyards, Napa Valley, California

Carrie Bogar

Chef Proprietor & Battle Moderator

Veya & Sandbar, Anguilla

Alain Laurent

Chef Proprietor

Jacala Beach Restaurant, Anguilla

Wilson Macedo

Chef

Malliouhana, Anguilla

Manu Calderon

Chef

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Anguilla

Dario Schiavo

Chef

Savi Beach Club, Anguilla

Nathalie Le Sénéchal

Manager & ACE Gold Partner

Grands Vins de France, Anguilla

Gerard MacDonna

Chef

Sharky’s, Anguilla | Altamer, Anguilla | The Culinary Missionary Catering, Anguilla & UK
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  • THE DESTINATION

    Anguilla

    A Natural Beauty

    Untrammeled by cruise ships or chains, Anguilla is a luxe retreat with an easy vibe. The island’s culinary scene is no exception.

  • THE DESTINATION

    Anguilla

    On the Land

    Explore this island playground in a jeep, by bike or on a horse. Enjoy a round of golf on the Greg Norman-signature course or a game of tennis.

  • THE DESTINATION

    Anguilla

    On the Water

    Kayak or paddleboard to secret coves. Hop a boat to an offshore cay or discover underwater treasures snorkeling and diving.

  • THE DESTINATION

    Anguilla

    Adventure

    Crank up the adrenaline and try kitesurfing. Head off the beaten path on an ATV, hike to ancient caves or dive off the “Rock” into the ocean below.

  • THE DESTINATION

    Anguilla

    Wellness

    Relax and refresh your mind and body in one of the island’s relaxing spas, join an invigorating yoga or Pilates class, or keep up with your workout routine at the gym.

  • THE DESTINATION

    Anguilla

    Amazing Beaches

    Enjoy 30+ white sand beaches with turquoise waters. Anguilla’s beaches are untouched, uncrowded and it’s not uncommon to have a beach all to yourself.

GIVING BACK

Supporting Culinary Education

Anguilla’s Next Generation

A critical part of our mission is to support and inspire the next generation of Anguillian chefs. We believe that the way to maintain and continue Anguilla’s legacy of producing top talent, is to give these opportunities to aspiring young people.

When you buy tickets to ACE events, you are making a difference. We’ve committed a portion of all the proceeds of the Anguilla Culinary Experience to support culinary and hospitality training for young Anguillians.

Guest and local chefs also take time to share their insights and advice with students and young professionals and invite them to work alongside them at events. Students say it has been, “life changing.”