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Taste of Belize 2016 With A Cup of Victory

July 11, 2016

This past Saturday, July 9th, was filled with satisfaction and delicacies at the Belize Tourism Board’s Taste of Belize 2016 event in Orange Walk town. In an effort to showcase our Jewel’s perfect blend of diverse cultures, BTB put together a culinary show that aimed to ‘celebrate the creativeness of Belize’s food industry’. And what an exquisite event it was!

Being challenge aficionados, the San Ignacio Resort Hotel participated in the Belize Amateur Cook category. At only 21 years of age, our Prep Cook Kevin Chi, who has been a part of our team for a little less than a year, definitely impressed the judges.

San Ignacio Hotel team at Taste of Belize 2016

Words of encouragement before the competition began. Kevin Chi receiving tips from two members of our Kitchen team, Samuel Salam and Max Silvero

For the competition, he prepared a delicious Pan Seared Belizean Duo consisting of beef fillet and shrimp accompanied by coco mash, string beans, drizzled with wine butter reduction sauce, and seasoned with his mystery blend of herbs and spices (because we can’t give away all the secrets!) 😉 YUM!

Photo courtesy of Belize Tourism Board

After a very exciting hour and half of cooking, it was finally time for the verdict; we are extremely honored to announce KEVIN BROUGHT FIRST PLACE HOME TO CAYO! The judges were extremely satisfied (literally) with the dish and had not a single critique. What a terrific outcome to this amazing cook-off!

Winner of Taste Of Belize Amateur Competition Kevin Chi

Karen Bevans Director of BTB & Minister Manuel Heredia. Photo courtesy of Belize Tourism Board

Kevin & family. Photo courtesy of Belize Tourism Board

CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE, THE SAN IGNACIO RESORT HOTEL TEAM IS ENORMOUSLY PROUD OF YOU. THANKS FOR BRINGING THE WIN HOME!