Brussels, 26th July 2022 – The inaugural Caribbean Culinary Week was officially opened at the Sofitel Brussels Europe last night by H.E. Ambassador Joy-Ann Skinner of Barbados, in the presence of H.E. Ambassador Edita Hrdá, Ambassador and permanent representative of the Czech Republic, presently presiding the Council of the European Union, CARIFORUM Ambassadors, Chargés d’Affaires and business representatives.
The Caribbean Culinary Week, held at The 1040 Restaurant of the Sofitel Brussels Europe from July 25-29, is part of the Caribbean Days’ promotion by the Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE), a series of business and cultural events to showcase ‘The Best of the Caribbean’ with several trade workshops to promote premium Caribbean products and services, as well as Caribbean Films.
Ambassador Skinner, current co-ordinator of the CARIFORUM Group of Ambassadors at Brussels (CGAB), said: “We are welcoming the Caribbean Days’ promotion in Brussels, as an excellent way to raise the profile of the Caribbean, which is not as well-known here in Belgium, as other regions of the world are known. The Caribbean Culinary Week will allow local, regional and international patrons in Belgium to experience Caribbean’s rich cultural heritage through the region’s finest gastronomic flavours and artistic products and services”.
For the Caribbean Culinary Week the award-winning celebrity Chef Orlando is preparing a special 4-course Caribbean Gourmet Menu, a unique opportunity to experience the finest Caribbean cuisine at a special rate of 49 Euros, including a bonus course and free digestive drink.
Derrick Orlando Satchell, better known as Chef Orlando is a British born, internationally-accredited and award-winning Caribbean celebrity chef, who made Saint Lucia his home, where he owns and operates Orlando’s Restaurant & Bar.
Chef Orlando’s culinary establishment has been accredited as one of the ‘Top Three in the Caribbean’ and he gained the prestigious title ‘Caribbean Chef of the Year’ at the Caribbean Travel Awards 2020. The food veteran was voted one of the best chefs in the region in 2018 and 2019 by Caribbean Journal and has been recognised as the only Caribbean restaurant to be observed as one of the best in the world by the readers of Travel & Leisure and Food & Wine in 2020. The Top Chef’s Saint Lucian culinary abode is the only Caribbean restaurant to have attained this accolade by the renowned rated publications; the annual ‘World’s Best Restaurants’ list, a collaboration between Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine, is a celebration of eateries around the world that best capture the spirit, culture and cuisine of their communities.
In 2019 Chef Orlando was also honoured with a Gault Millau France award and as one of the top restaurants to dine in the Caribbean numerous times by Trip Advisor.
CCCE is grateful for their support and the Sponsors’ of the first annual Caribbean Days’, which include: Chairman’s Reserve Rum, Coverpoint RCM and Tobago Gold Chocolate Liqueur, as well as Tourism Trinidad Ltd.
For dinner reservations at the Restaurant 1040, please visit: https://www.the1040.be/reserver-une-table, or call telephone no.: +32(0)2- 235 5123.
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Source: Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, AISBL
Contact: Jo Spalburg, Caribbean Media Partners
Telephone: +32-2-681 0393
Email: secretary@caribbeanchamber.eu
About the Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE):
The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, AISBL was founded in November 2019 to facilitate trade between the greater Caribbean and Europe and promote investments from Europe to the Caribbean. CCCE is a non-for-profit, multi-lateral business services organisation that is based at BECI, the Brussels Enterprises, Commerce & Industry, Avenue Louise 500, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels. For further information about CCCE, visit: www.caribbeanchamber.eu
About the CARIFORUM Group of Ambassadors at Brussels (CGAB):
The CGAB is composed of Heads of Mission of twelve (12) Caribbean Embassies accredited to the Kingdom of Belgium and Missions accredited to the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). They represent The Islands of the Bahamas, the Republic of Barbados, Belize, the Republic of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, the Eastern Caribbean States, including Grenada, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, the Republic of Haiti, Jamaica, the Republic of Suriname and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
About the Sofitel Brussels Europe:
The Sofitel Brussels Europe is the Flagship property of the Accor Hotel Group in Belgium, located at Square Jourdan in the heart of the European district. The 5-star hotel benefits of an exclusive location: between the European Parliament and the European Commission, a few steps from the famous Jubilee Park and close to many museums. Succumb to the charm of its timeless decoration and to the comfort of its 149 rooms with elegant and modern lines. Its high quality service and unique location make each stay a comfortable and memorable experience.
The Sofitel Brussels Europe features a tropical decorated Lobby, 11 modular lounges for meetings and private functions, a library and sun terrace, as well as the 1040 Restaurant and –Bar. Illuminated by the daylight and in an elegant setting of a meticulous brewery, the 1040 extends much further afield than the district in Brussels that gives it its name.
The Sofitel Brussels Europe is easily accessible with public transports, by car or by taxi. The hotel has a private and secured parking, and also offers limousine service.
For further information about the hotel, visit: https://www.sofitel-brussels-europe.com/en/