Bessfest: Taste of Trinidad and Tobago returns to the Queen’s Park Savannah, North Stand on Saturday July 7, 2018 from 3PM-10PM, for a day filled with incredible gastronomy from across the country. Bessfest will feature a wide array of over 70 food, drink and marketplace vendors. Pair this with food demonstrations & entertainment – you’ve got the biggest food & drink festival in the country.
This year, we’re introducing the VIP experience. For those looking for a premiere foodie experience, this is for you. The VIP Pass includes all benefits offered by our Fully Loaded, but we’re upping our game with the Tastemaker Sessions.
What are the Tastemaker Sessions?
The Tastemaker Sessions are an exclusive opportunity to learn more about recipes, ingredients, flavours and brands from Trinidad and Tobago — and of course sample! Our team has partnered with a powerhouse lineup of brands, chefs and industry leaders for the first ever Tastemaker Sessions experience at Bessfest. Here’s what you can look forward to:
The House of Angostura Rum Masterclass with Chief Mixologist Raymond Edwards
Presented by The House of Angostura, learn about and sample Angostura’s finest rum blends, with our friend and Chief Mixologist Raymond Edwards.
Bacon Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Learn and sample this savoury, cheesy recipe, presented by Maggi & Carnation.
Eatahfood: Simply Local
Chef Renee and the team at Eatahfood make their way at Bessfest for a live episode of Simply Local. Up on their menu? Chadon Beni Pesto Pasta with Pan Seared Chicken, featuring a bonus Béchamel Sauce.
Cooking with Angostura Bitters with Chef Jason Peru
Presented by The House of Angostura, Chef Jason Peru will teach you how to make ANGOSTURA® orange bitters Citrus Glazed Shrimp with ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters Infused Spiced Cous Cous.
Cooking with Infused Coconut Oils
Off the Wheaten Path has partnered with Constance Estate Infused Coconut Oils to teach you how to make Lemon Chadon Beni Chicken & Fish Kebabs with Spicy Maco using their collection of infused coconut oils.
Curry Tabanca Ice Cream
Learn and sample this sweet & savoury twist on this creamy dessert, presented by Maggi & Carnation.
Swiss
Stay tuned for full details on Swiss’ Tastemaker Sessions!
Other than the Tastemaker Sessions, VIP Passes have the following amazing perks:
- Access to the Tastemaker Sessions (sit back and enjoy demos and recipes from your favourite brands and chefs!)
- Access to VIP area & bar
- Unlimited premium drinks at the bar (premium brands of rum, vodka, scotch, wine, bubbly, beer & chaser)
- A VIP Bessfest cup
- Goodie bag
- Skip the line for all vendors + bar
- (3) Meal chits
Please note that meal chits this year have a $35 value. However, vendors will be offering an exclusive $35 Bessfest special!
Who’s excited? We can’t wait to share this experience with you. Passes can be purchased at Craft Creators in West Mall or Trincity, Tradewinds Hotel, and online via Eventbrite (see below).
For those foodies coming in groups, peep our group special:
- (4) Fully Loaded Passes for $900 ($25 off / pass)
- (4) VIP Passes for $1800 ($50 off / pass)
Get your passes easily onto your phone via Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/bessfest
