Culinary Talent
We are delighted to welcome our ACE 2025 roster of talented guest and local chefs, mixologists, sommeliers and judges. Check back often, as more will be announced. Ask us how to participate in ACE 2025.

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

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

Gerard MacDonna
Chef
Sharky’s, Anguilla | Altamer, Anguilla | The Culinary Missionary Catering, Anguilla & UK

Kelston “Sweets” Connor
Chef & Basket Battle 2022 Winner
Leon’s at Malliouhana, Anguilla | Little Harbour Estates, Anguilla | ANCT Team Lead

Ron Webster
Retired Mixologist & Bartending Battle Judge
Member International Bartenders Hall of Fame & Caribbean Culinary Federation, Anguilla

Rakev Webster
Chef
Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel, Anguilla | RTaste Innovations Private Catering, Anguilla