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Grace Bay Resorts announces the 16th annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival, taking place November 3–8, 2026, across Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. The festival will bring together acclaimed chefs, winemakers and culinary tastemakers for a week of elevated dining experiences, including the Starlight Dinner at Rock House led by MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award winner India Doris of New York's Markette, as well as beachside dinners, wine tastings, a culinary symposium and the Turks Head Jerk Festival. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience new additions across the Grace Bay Resorts portfolio, including the redesigned Grace Bay Club, Off Shore and The Princess Grace.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- , one of the Caribbean's leading independent luxury boutique owners, developers and operators of resorts, branded residences and private villas in Turks & Caicos, today announces the lineup for the 16th annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival, taking place November 3-8 across Providenciales. The multi-day festival brings chefs, winemakers, and tastemakers from around the world to Providenciales for tastings, dinners, and celebrations.

"Every year, the Caribbean Food & Wine Festival gives us the opportunity to welcome incredible culinary talent to our shores while showcasing what's new across the Grace Bay Resorts portfolio," said Nikheel Advani, COO and Principal of Grace Bay Resorts and Co-Chairman of the Caribbean Food & Wine Festival committee. "At its heart, the festival is a celebration of the rich culture and community of Turks & Caicos, creating opportunities for education, meaningful connection and continued growth within our local culinary community."

Leading this year's Starlight Dinner at Rock House is , the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities Young Chef Award winner and Chef and Co-owner of , a Euro-Caribbean restaurant in New York's Chelsea neighborhood. Doris cooks at the intersection of the two food cultures that raised her: growing up in a Caribbean household in London, she pairs European classical technique with the bold, spice-driven flavors of Caribbean cooking. In addition to Doris,  Executive Chef Frank Castleton will host the Salt, Sand & Fire event on Grace Bay Beach. Castleton has led the resort's kitchens through the recent redesign of its dining program and brings his signature approach to outdoor, elevated cooking to this year's event.

The 2026 festival brings together culinary excellence, cultural traditions, and elevated experiences. The full schedule includes:

Tuesday, November 3

Taste of Turks at – 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Kick off the festival with an elevated cocktail reception featuring signature pours and four curated food stations from the Caribbean's most exciting chefs. $99 per person.

Wednesday, November 4

Meet the Wine Maker at – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• An intimate evening with our guest winemaker, savoring an exclusive selection of wines paired with sunset views from the jetty. $59 per person.

Thursday, November 5

Culinary Symposium at – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Hear from award-winning trailblazers on the latest trends and future of food and beverage. By invitation only.

Ritz Dinner (Starlight Dinner) at – 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• An intimate four-course seated dinner on the Casa Nonna patio, featuring world-class wines and refined Caribbean cuisine.

Starlight Dinner at – 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• A four-course seated dinner under the stars led by Chef India Doris at one of the island's most stunning oceanfront settings. $249 per person.

Friday, November 6

Women of Wine Lunch at – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• A celebration of women with exquisite culinary, live entertainment, and delightful wine. $99 per person.

Gourmet Safari at , , and – 5:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

• Set sail for an unforgettable evening, cruising between four of the island's most celebrated dining destinations for an exquisite progressive feast. $249 per person or $450 per couple.

Saturday, November 7

Wine Pairing Experience at – Two seatings at 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

• Featuring a selection of fine wines and culinary pairings in an intimate seated tasting. $89 per person.

Turks Head Jerk Festival at – 2:30 p.m.

• A family-friendly celebration of Caribbean flavors, music, and culture, featuring the best jerk cuisine, live entertainment, and fun for all ages. $20 per person.

Salt, Sand & Fire at – 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Experience the Caribbean's longest chef's table with a gourmet beach BBQ on the award-winning Grace Bay Beach. $249 per person.

Sunday, November 8

Veuve Clicquot Brunch at - Two seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

• A glamorous farewell with Veuve Clicquot pairings. $199 per person.

Festival guests will also get an early look at what's new across Grace Bay Resorts, including newly redesigned The Hotel Building at Grace Bay Club by AD100 interior designer Young Huh, the toes-in-the-sand pop-up bar and restaurant Off Shore, and The Princess Grace, a 65-foot custom catamaran available through the resort's new partnership with Caicos Luxury Charters. Later this year, South Bank will debut Arc, a collection of 17 new Sky Villas.

Tickets and the full festival schedule are now available at For more information on Grace Bay Resorts, visit .

About Grace Bay Resorts

Grace Bay Resorts is among the Caribbean's leading independent luxury boutique owners, developers and operators of resorts, branded residences and private villas, headquartered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Founded from its flagship property, Grace Bay Club, which opened in 1993 as the first luxury all-oceanfront-suite resort in Turks and Caicos, the Grace Bay Resorts portfolio comprises Grace Bay Club, Rock House, Point Grace, West Bay Club, the Private Villa Collection and the oceanfront resort and marina South Bank, developed by Windward. In 2025, Grace Bay Resorts broke ground on The Point, a low-density development within Point Grace comprising 38 oceanfront condominiums and 16 casita-style villas. Phase three and four of Rock House will add oceanfront accommodations, a spa and wellness center, new food and beverage outlets and an expanded beach. The portfolio's continued evolution includes the planned debut of Arc at South Bank, introducing 17 new sky villas in 2026. Grace Bay Resorts is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Small Luxury Hotels of the World. For more information, visit . Follow on Facebook at and Instagram @gracebayresorts.

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