The Barbados Food and Rum Festival is a mecca for foodies all over the world, where Barbados’ finest culinary talent is celebrated. Held by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, each year the Festival transforms the month of October into a culinary escapade. The Barbados Food and Rum Festival has become one of the most sought-after festivals in the world featuring local and international chefs, renowned rum producers and culinary personalities.

Barbados is known as the Birthplace of Rum and the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, so the Festival is where it all culminates. The Festival encapsulates the essence of Barbados’ culture where food, rum, and celebration intertwine in pure culinary bliss.

After a two-year hiatus, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival made a successful comeback in 2022 with the theme ‘Feed the Future’. This theme is part of the Festival’s goal to empower the next generation of culinary talents while nurturing the future of Barbadian cuisine.