Chef Shelina Permalloo

Shelina is British Mauritian with both parents migrating from Mauritius to Southampton, UK in the 1970's. After working as a project manager in the field of equality, diversity and inclusion, Shelina went on to take part in BBC 1’s popular MasterChef programme. After being crowned BBC’s MasterChef Champion in 2012 she launched into TV and media as well as publishing her first cook book ‘Sunshine on a Plate’ showcasing her Mauritian heritage.  She opened her first restaurant Lakaz Maman in Southampton in 2016, greeted with critical and popular acclaim as featured in The Telegraph in 2020.  

Stories

Take a Bite of the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean…Literally

Take a Bite of the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean…Literally

There is this lingering question many ask about Barbados; Why is the island the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean?

Savouring Barbados one Bite at a Time

Savouring Barbados one Bite at a Time

The most exquisite tastes can transcend your palate and create memories that can last an eternity.

A Rum-Infused Night

A Rum-Infused Night

If you didn’t have at least two rum sours minimum, then you didn’t do Rum Route right!
On the Friday night of the Barbados Food and Rum Festival weekend, the bars and restaurants in St Lawrence Gap were taken over with food and drink specials all night long.