Taste of Belize

Want to showcase your culinary skills? Dreaming of a career in the culinary world? Let Taste of Belize be your launchpad.

Taste of Belize is the Belize Tourism Board’s signature culinary and bartending event, offering participants the chance to demonstrate their expertise while vying for the top spot in their respective categories.

Through exciting elimination-style rounds, four national champions are chosen: Master Chef of the Year, Junior Chef of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year, and Bartender of the Year. Each winner is granted the opportunity to represent the country at Taste of the Caribbean, the region’s premier culinary competition.

Ready to show off your culinary skills? Review the guidelines below then complete your registration to take your place among Belize’s finest culinary talent:

1. Taste of Belize is open to all Belizean citizens, born or naturalized. (Kindly submit a copy of valid ID along with your registration.)
2. Participants must register under one of the following competition categories:
   • Master Chef: Open to individuals with at least three years professional experience working as a line chef.
   • Junior Chef: Open to individuals 21 years of age or younger who are either a food & beverage student, kitchen apprentice, or cook with less than two years professional experience.
   • Pastry Chef: Open to individuals with at least three years of professional experience in this field.
   • Bartender: Open to individuals with at least two years of professional experience as a bartender.
   3. All competitors MUST have valid food safety certifications (e.g. ServSafe Certification) or provide proof of current enrollment in a certification course, with completion required before the event. Certification or enrollment documentation must be submitted with registration.

We encourage all passionate chefs, bakers, and mixologists to join us for an unforgettable competition. For questions or additional information, please contact us at [email protected]