Friday, October 16
Cast to Table: A Chef-Led Angling Experience
Join one of our distinguished Cookout chefs aboard a private fishing boat for an intimate morning on the water, with no more than three guests per vessel. Enjoy lighthearted competition between boats, and the memory of fishing alongside the culinary talent behind the Cookout. After returning to the resort, gather with all participating chefs for a relaxed, coastal-inspired fish-fry lunch, celebrating the morning’s catch and the spirit of the Amelia Island Cookout. This experience includes transportation to and from the Marina.
Friday, October 16 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Marina
$500 per person (subject to 25% service charge and tax)
Savor & Learn with Chef Haddad
Watch culinary artistry unfold with an entertaining live cooking demonstration by a Master Chef of France using Paramount Caviar under the tent on The Ritz-Carlton Oceanfront Lawn. Enjoy Champagne sabered by the Chef, wine and sample bites.
Friday, October 16 | 10 a.m.
Ritz-Carlton Oceanfront Lawn
$55 per person (subject to 25% service charge and tax)
Savor & Learn with Chef Freddy Money
Enjoy a live cooking demonstration by Chef Freddy Money of Atlas restaurant under the oceanfront tent with stunning Atlantic views. Learn techniques and recipes from this Michelin-starred chef, inspired by his new cookbook. Enjoy sample bites and wine.
Friday, October 16 | 12 p.m.
Ritz-Carlton Oceanfront Lawn
$55 per person (subject to 25% service charge and tax)
The Art of Pairing
An intimate seminar by Michelin-starred Chef Ron Hsu of Lazy Betty and his sommelier Gracie Barwick, offering thoughtful insights into the harmony of food and wine through guided tasting and discussion.
Friday, October 16 | 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer
$185 per person (subject to 20% service charge and tax)
Al Fresco Caribbean-Inspired Dinner
Join us for a memorable evening at Coquina Restaurant, where culinary artistry and cultural flair combine harmoniously for a Caribbean-inspired dinner in a gorgeous al fresco setting with ocean views. Live music sets the mood.
Friday, October 16 | 6:30 p.m.
Coquina Restaurant
$225 per person (subject to 20% service charge and tax)
The Decantery Sunset Cruise
Set sail into golden hour aboard The Decantery’s signature Sunset Wine Cruise, an elegant evening on the water celebrating fine wine, beautiful views, and effortless relaxation. As the sun dips toward the horizon, guests will enjoy a rotating selection of sparkling, white, and red wines thoughtfully chosen to complement the coastal setting. Light bites and breathtaking scenery complete this unforgettable voyage.
Friday, October 16 | 5 p.m.
The Decantery – Historic Downtown
Friday After Glow with
Cayman Cocktail Legend Simon Crompton
Join Simon Crompton, founder of the acclaimed Door No. 4 in Grand Cayman, for an exclusive late-night takeover at Tidewater Grill. Renowned for his inventive cocktail program and longtime connection to Cayman Cookout, Crompton brings his signature island-inspired mixology. Mix and mingle with visiting chefs while enjoying handcrafted cocktails available for purchase, light bites, and music in a lively social atmosphere.
Friday, October 16 | 9:30 p.m.
Foyer Speakeasy
$35 per person (subject to 25% service charge and tax)