Premier Smith wants more youths in Culinary Industry
"The BVI is becoming a culinary destination. We recognized that a long time ago and we invested a lot into the culinary arts,” said Premier Smith.
He was at the time speaking at "Gourmet for a Cause" a gala event hosted by Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency Agustus J. U. Jaspert and wife Mrs Millie Jaspert.
Retro Gatsby theme
Dressed to the retro Gatsby theme event, Premier Smith alluded to his government's push for more youths to become involved in the culinary art, noting that this will continue to add to the allure of the territory.
The event carried a $200 price tag at the Government House where many turned out aptly dressed to sample some of the world's finest cuisines prepared by Local and International chefs and to reach into deep pockets during a bid for several high-end auction items. Guests also had their dancing shoes on.
While the event was primarily to raise funds for the culinary department of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), it served to kick-start the BVI food Fete season which gets started on November 3, 2018, with a taste of Tortola set for the Queen Elizabeth II Park.
Gratitude
Governor Jaspert who stole the show on the dance floor was extremely thankful for the great turn out and patronage of those in attendance and others who bought tickets but could not attend. He appealed to all to continue supporting the youths of the college's Culinary Arts Department and said they are the ones in the industry to keep the Virgin Islands flag high on the local and international scene.
He also took time out to applaud local journalists for turning up retro to the 'T', "I have never seen you guys look so sharp… I almost didn't recognise our reporters," he said, while stressing the importance of fully supporting the BVI Food Fete 2018 staging and the inspiration it will bring.
Upcoming events
Following a Taste of Tortola on Saturday, November 3, there will be the Jost Pork Festival on Sunday, November 11 at White Bay with 3 participating restaurants in White Bay (Soggy Dollar, Coco-Locos and Hendo’s Hid Out).
On The Rocks Bar Crawl, Virgin Gorda will take place on Friday, November 16, followed by Taste of Virgin Gorda on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Cooper Island Rum Festival will take place on November 18 at the Cooper Island Beach Club, a favourite stop for boaters in the Virgin Islands then to the Anegada Lobster Crawl on November 23, 2018.
The Anegada Lobster Festival will take place on November 24 & 25 and will feature 9 participating restaurants (Anegada Beach Club, Anegada Reef Hotel, Neptune’s Treasure, Cow Wreck, Big Bamboo, Potter’s by the Sea, Wonky Dog, Flash of Beauty and Lobster Trap) selling lobster samples and other dishes for patrons.
4 Responses to “Premier Smith wants more youths in Culinary Industry ”
If the premier had so care about the BVI he would call election now so the recovery process can get going instead of letting these islands suffer while sitting on his *** talking about he wants more youths in culinary.sick of him trying to ride out his last term while people feel pain