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The winners of the 2025 edition
A fifth edition of the Gastronomy Festival rich in flavours, colours and emotions.
Discover the winners of the 2025 edition of the Gastronomy Festival.
Restaurant competition
Restaurateurs were invited to participate in the competition by registering in one of the following categories: City Stars (urban restaurants), Gourmet Stars (fine dining), Authentic Stars (traditional cuisine), and Beach Stars (beach restaurants).
This year’s winners are:
Best Table of Saint-Martin 2025-2026
🏆Bona Mama
Beach Stars Category
City Stars category
Authentic Stars Category
Gourmet Stars Category
Public's Choice 2025-2026
BBQ competition
On Main Street in Marigot, Saint-Martin came together to cheer on the contestants of the BBQ competition, savoring local delicacies and moving to the lively beat of Caribbean music.
As a centerpiece of the Saint-Martin Festival de la Gastronomie, the BBQ competition has become a warm, unmissable celebration that invites everyone to join in the fun.
This year's winners are:
- 🏆 1st Best BBQ: Quality Food
- 🥈 2nd Best BBQ: Tatie Aline
- 🥉 3rd Best BBQ : Heritage Kitchen & Soul Sisters Catering Services
- Best Seafood : Quality Food
- Best Chicken : Quality Food
- Best Surprise Dish : T's Delicacy
- Best Pig Tail : Soul Sisters Catering Services
- Best Ribs : Tatie Aline
Food truck competition
The jury members were invited to explore bold flavors, each dish competing in originality to tantalize their taste buds and claim the Grand Prize. Every bite offered a truly authentic and unforgettable street food experience.
This year's winners are:
- 🏆 1st: Pâtes-Atra
- 🥈 2nd: Memento
- 🥉 3rd: Shy Snack
Private chef competition
The competition for private chefs and caterers brilliantly highlighted the skill and creativity of our local talent. With original and refined culinary presentations, the participants wowed the jury.
This year's winners are:
🏆 1st: Chef Foini
🥈 2nd: Taste of Joy
🥉 3rd: Chef Jackson
2025 Edition
Patron of the event
Laurent Huguet
Strasbourg - France
Consulting Chef - 1 Michelin star
Laurent Huguet, a graduate of the Strasbourg Hotel School, has built an impressive culinary career. He honed his skills at Le Buerehiesel before joining the brigade at Le Crocodile, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant where he worked for 22 years, earning a reputation for his precision and passion. He later led the Relais de la Poste to a Michelin star, remaining there for six years. Today, as the founder of Laurent Huguet Conseils, he shares the expertise he has accumulated over 33 years in fine dining.
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BBQ Jury President
Kevin Bludso
Texas - USA
Founder of Bludso's BBQ
Kevin Bludso is a chef, pitmaster, and iconic American TV personality, and a two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award winner. Originally from Compton, California, he draws his culinary roots from Texas, where his grandmother taught him the art of traditional barbecue.
A key figure in Texas-style barbecue, he founded Bludso’s BBQ in Compton before expanding his empire to Hollywood and all the way to Melbourne. A finalist on Hell’s Kitchen and a judge on Netflix’s BBQ Showdown, he represents a smoked, generous, and authentic cuisine deeply rooted in African-American heritage.
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Foodtruck and Private Chef Jury President
Jason Santos
Boston - USA
Owner of 4 restaurants in Boston
Known for his creative flair and signature blue hair, Chef Jason Santos runs four restaurants in Boston, including Buttermilk & Bourbon and Citrus & Salt. A Hell’s Kitchen finalist and the show’s official sous-chef, he is also the author of two cookbooks and a featured expert on Bar Rescue, where he helps revive struggling bars and restaurants.
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Mixology Jury President
Arthur Sutley
New York - USA
Expert in Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Mixology
Arthur Sutley, known as “The Resident Boulevardier,” is a cocktail expert with over 20 years of experience in the bar and restaurant industry. A recognized educator, he speaks at trade shows worldwide. Arthur has been frequently featured in prestigious media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Forbes.
Discover the invited chefs
Xavier Isabal
Pays-Basque - France
Chef - Ithurria
Xavier Isabal, Michelin-starred chef at Ithurria in Ainhoa, is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of Basque family cuisine. Drawing on years of experience and a deep respect for tradition, he crafts warm, generous, and authentic dishes that highlight the unique flavors, culture, and culinary artistry of the Basque region.
Jimmy Bibrac
Guadeloupe
Chef - Ô Z'Epices
Jimmy Bibrac has been the chef of Ô Z’ÉPICES in Guadeloupe for 14 years and has held the title of Maître Restaurateur since 2015.
Awarded the title of Maître Restaurateur in 2015, he was distinguished as Gault & Millau’s French Caribbean Chef of the Year in 2020 (2 toques) and that same year triumphed in the prestigious Grand Concours des Régions.
Vladimir François
Martinique
Chef - Ginger
Vladimir François-Maïkoouva, born in Martinique, is the chef of Restaurant Ginger. After training in Paris with some of France’s most celebrated chefs, he has developed a style that blends creativity with the rich traditions of Franco‑Caribbean cuisine. Passionate about local ingredients, he showcases them with bold flair while inspiring and mentoring younger generations.
Lorna Boboua do Sacramento
Abidjan - Ivory Coast
Chef - Onomo Hotel
Lorna Boboua do Sacramento, born in France and raised in Congo, infuses her cooking with the rich influences of her Congolese, Brazilian, and Togolese heritage. A Ferrandi graduate and finalist of Star Chef 2016, she went on to bring her talent to Novotel Dakar before joining the team at Hôtel Onomo in Abidjan.
Rafael Pires
Macaé - Brazil
Chef - Ilhote Sul
Rafael, an alumnus of Institut Paul Bocuse, honed his skills across Brazil, Canada, and Abu Dhabi before leading the kitchen at Pacco e Bacco. He now crafts a cuisine at Ilhote Sul, near Macaé, that artfully combines classic techniques with bold, fresh flavors.
Orlando Satchell
Saint Lucia
Chef - Orlando's
Orlando Satchell, a World Culinary Award nominee, has been leading his restaurant in Saint Lucia for the past decade. As the island’s first chef to receive a James Beard Award in 2013, he celebrates Caribbean cuisine by highlighting local ingredients with creativity and passion.
Kailin Harvard
Texas - USA
Chef - The Harbor Restaurant
Kailin is an international chef and attorney with a passion for BBQ. She runs her own restaurant in Texas and regularly appears on American television while taking part in culinary festivals worldwide.
Delilah Winder
Texas - USA
Chef
Delilah is a passionate chef known for her entrepreneurial drive and determination. Cooking is at the heart of her family life. She owns several restaurants, has authored multiple cookbooks, and frequently appears on television.
Hervé Palmieri
Marseille - France
Chef - Hervé Cuisine
Hervé Palmieri, also known as Hervé Cuisine, is a trailblazer of French online cooking. From social medias to his blog, he shares approachable recipes inspired by French and international flavors. Author of 6 cookbooks, he leads workshops and is creating a new book for kids.
Discover the invited mixologists
Mia Mastroianni
Los Angeles - USA
Professional Mixologist
Consultant
Mia Mastroianni is a professional mixologist and the founder of Soho House West Hollywood, with more than 15 years of expertise. She conducts international workshops, judges renowned competitions, and frequently appears on the television show Bar Rescue.
Phil Wills
Los Angeles - USA
Professional Mixologist
Consultant
With over 20 years of experience in bars and restaurants, Phil is the owner of the consulting company “The Spirits in Motion.” He has worked in a variety of venues, led mixology workshops, and frequently appears on the show Bar Rescue.
Discover the local ambassador chefs
Gaëlle Mussington
Saint Martin
Chef - Passion Cuisine
Gaëlle, introduced to cooking at a young age by her parents, is a private chef and caterer based in Saint-Martin. Founder of the family business Passion, she creates both Caribbean-inspired dishes and international cuisine. Her motto: “Love what you do, do it well.”
Kareem Brooks
Saint Martin
Chef - Chef B's Cooking Services
Kareem Brooks, known as “Chef B,” discovered his passion for cooking at age 5. He began formal training at 13, honed his skills in Paris, and returned to Saint Martin in 2017 to launch “Chef B’s Cooking Services.” His goal is to build a Caribbean-wide restaurant chain.
Danitza Dormoy
Saint Martin
Chef - Good Food & Mojitos
Based in Saint Martin, she is a private chef and caterer trained in New York, specializing in Moroccan, French, and Caribbean flavors. She launched Good Food & Mojitos in 2018 and became well-known for her grilled corn and pig tail stew.
Shane Huggins
Saint Martin
Chef - Le Baratié
Shane Huggins became the island’s youngest executive chef at just 26 and is now the owner and head chef of Baratié. Trained in French and Peruvian cuisine, he blends Asian flavors with traditional techniques and promotes Saint Martin to a devoted following of over 7,000 on Instagram.
Kenila Hyman
Saint Martin
Chef - Heritage Kitchen
Kénila Hyman is the chef and owner of Heritage Kitchen. She honors her family’s culinary legacy through events and private dining, while promoting Saint Martin’s cuisine both locally and internationally.
Angela Marcenat
Saint Martin
Chef - Le Champagne
Angéla Marcenat, a pastry chef from Saint Martin, began her training at the Vocational High School before honing her skills at Restaurant Georges Blanc in France. She returned in 2019 to lead the kitchen at Le Champagne restaurant and work as a private chef.
Ashanta Daniel
Saint Martin
Chef - Golden Taste
At 26, Chef Ashanta Daniel aims to represent her island and inspire young talent. Drawing on her experience working with renowned artists, she channels her passion and adaptability to grow alongside top chefs.
A big thank you to all the partners of the 2025
Festival de la Gastronomie à Saint-Martin
