Culinary Talent
We will announce the ACE 2027 guest and local culinary talent line-up later this fall. If you would like to apply for a chance to participate, please contact us. Browse last year’s roster below.
Oliver Poilevey
Guest Chef, Karaya & Villa Alegria Anguilla & Battle Judge
Chef Proprietor Obélix & Le Bouchon, Chicago, IL
Timothy Dean
Guest Chef, Karaya & Battle Judge
Executive Chef & Proprietor, Timothy Dean Catering, Washington DC
Cyril Meuley
Guest Wine Expert, Jacala Wine Pairing Dinner with Grands Vins de France
Director of Exports for South America and the Caribbean, Boisset La Famille Des Grands Vins: Bourgogne, Beaujolais, Rhône, Languedoc & Provence, France
Sam Handwerger
Guest Chef, Karaya & Villa Alegria Anguilla & Battle Judge
Executive Chef Obelix, Chicago, IL
Kelston “Sweets” Connor
Executive Chef & Basket Battle 2022 Winner & Battle Judge
Little Harbour Estates, Anguilla | ANCT Team Lead
Jomal Mc Bean
Head Chef at Leon’s on Meads Bay
Malliouhana, Anguilla National Culinary Team, Anguilla
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
Steve Nicholls
Chef de partie & Battle Contestant
Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel, Anguilla | The Manoah, Anguilla
