This year’s Taste of Bermuda events attracted 1,061 ticket sales for the events, which showcased the Island’s culinary talent through exclusive chef-led dinners, immersive dining experiences and creative food and entertainment events.
A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is celebrating another year of food, flavour and culinary creativity following Taste of Bermuda 2026, which brought an exciting mix of returning favourites and innovative new experiences to the Island from October 8 to 11.
“From exclusive chef-led dinners and Havana-inspired cocktails to animated dining tables and a movie guests could actually taste, this year’s festival explored new ways to celebrate Bermuda’s culinary talent and hospitality industry.”
Guests enjoy a meal and art at the Tabletop Theater event
City Director of Marketing and Communications Ms Jessica Astwood said: “This year, we set out to introduce something completely different to Bermuda’s culinary calendar, and we’re incredibly proud of the creativity and collaboration that went into bringing these experiences to life.
“From the exceptional talents of our local chefs and bartenders to working with international specialists to introduce immersive dining concepts, Taste of Bermuda continues to provide a platform for innovation within our hospitality industry.
“At its heart, Taste of Bermuda is about bringing people together, showcasing our Island’s exceptional culinary talent and creating memorable experiences that celebrate everything Bermuda has to offer. Beyond the events themselves, the festival also helps stimulate economic activity across the City, generating business for local retailers, restaurants and service providers in the lead-up to and throughout the weekend.”
A spokesperson added, “The weekend opened on Thursday evening with Tastemakers, a collaboration between the City of Hamilton and the Bermuda Hotel Association, which saw seven of the Island’s leading hotels host exclusive culinary experiences.
“Cambridge Beaches, Rosedon Hotel, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, The Reefs Hotel, The Loren, Rosewood Tucker’s Point and Fairmont Southampton each presented intimate dining experiences highlighting the talents of their executive chefs and visiting culinary guests.
“Diners enjoyed specially curated menus, expertly selected beverage pairings and the personal stories behind each dish, celebrating the creativity and diversity of Bermuda’s hotel dining scene.
“Friday evening saw the return of Art of the Pour, presented in partnership with Bacardí Limited, which transformed the iconic Bacardí Global Headquarters into a Havana-inspired celebration of cocktails, music and entertainment with its Havana Nights theme.
“The sold-out event immersed guests in the sights, sounds and flavours of Havana, complete with Latin-inspired entertainment, live music, Caribbean flavours and an impressive showcase of Bermuda’s bartending talent.
Attendees at the Art of the Pour event
“Bermuda’s leading bars, restaurants and hotels competed, with each team creating an original cocktail inspired by Bacardí’s premium rum portfolio.
“The City extends its congratulations to the evening’s winners:
- Most Creative Cocktail: The Rosedon Hotel Siempre Libre created by Aaron Mattis-Robinson
- Best Restaurant & Bar Cocktail: Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio—Dos Legados created by Jahzuena Bradshaw-Douglas & Dante Petty
- Best Hotel Experience: Palmetto Beach at Fairmont Southampton – Rum Row created by Dae
- Immersive Experience Award: Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio
- Best Overall Cocktail: Rosewood Bermuda – La Reina del Bat created by Israel [Izzy] Bennett
“Saturday saw the highly anticipated debut of Tabletop Theatre: Where Dining Meets Storytelling, an immersive dining experience that transformed Pier 6 into a theatrical celebration of Bermuda’s seasons, landscapes and culinary heritage.
“Developed in collaboration with Las Vegas-based immersive experience specialists Lumen and Forge and graphic design company Further Studios, the event brought dining tables to life through spectacular projection mapping, with animations unfolding directly before guests’ eyes as each course was served.
“The late seating continued the festivities with an exclusive after-party featuring music from DJ Chubb, dancing, a personalised fragrance bar, cigar lounge, midnight bites and a NEOCELL Collagen Café.
“The festival concluded on Sunday with another Bermuda first, The Edible Movie: Bites, Camera, Action!, which transformed historic Fort Hamilton into a Parisian-inspired outdoor cinema and dining experience overlooking Hamilton Harbour.
Edible movie event at Fort Hamilton
“Guests were treated to a screening of the beloved animated classic Ratatouille, accompanied by a specially curated tasting menu featuring dishes inspired by the film, served as they appeared on screen. As Remy embarked on his culinary adventures through the kitchens of Paris, audiences experienced the story in an entirely new way, bringing together the magic of cinema and the pleasure of exceptional food.
“Adding to the Parisian atmosphere, guests enjoyed complimentary popcorn from a vintage-style popcorn station, bespoke welcome cocktails, whimsical mime performances and the warm glow of festoon lighting, all helping to bring a little taste of Paris to Fort Hamilton.
“The event featured two seatings, including an earlier family-friendly experience and an adults-only evening screening. VIP guests enjoyed preferred seating and viewing, exclusive gifts and a complimentary shuttle service from King Street Car Park.
“Across the four days, Taste of Bermuda 2026 saw a total of 1,061 tickets sold.”
Ms. Astwood added: “What makes Taste of Bermuda so special is the extraordinary collaboration behind it. From our participating hotels, chefs and bartenders to our sponsors, entertainers, creative partners and City staff, an enormous amount of work goes into bringing this festival to life.
“This year’s programme was particularly ambitious, and we’re grateful to everyone who embraced our vision and helped us introduce these new experiences to Bermuda.
“On behalf of the City, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors, partners, participating businesses and everyone who joined us throughout the weekend. Their continued support allows us to explore new ideas, celebrate our local talent and continue developing Taste of Bermuda as a signature event on the Island’s culinary calendar.”
A spokesperson added, “The City extends its sincere thanks to its valued sponsors and partners, including Bacardí Limited, the Bermuda Hotel Association, Discovery Wines, and Paradise Mobile, whose support helped bring this year’s festival to life.”
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