The Ultimate Epicurean Festival

Anguilla Culinary Experience 2026

Embark on a gastronomic journey that invites you to explore the rich heritage of Anguilla. Known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, Anguilla brings back its fourth annual Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE), the island’s only destination-wide food and wine festival.

May 13 – 17, 2026

Malliouhana’s ACE Itinerary

5 Senses Dinner at Malliouhana

Friday, May 15

Immerse yourself in a five-course sensory adventure crafted to ignite curiosity, conversation, and wonder at Malliohana’s cliff-top Celeste by Kerth Gumbs. Each course unveils a new sense—smell, sound, sight, touch, taste—drawing you into a bold dining experience filled with unexpected moments and delightful surprises. Menus stay secret until the finale, when they’re revealed as your souvenir of discovery.

  • 6 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Celeste by Kerth Gumbs
  • $280+ per person
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Bonus Event | Sunday Funday at Leon’s

Sunday, May 17

Make your way over to toes-in-the-sand, beach bar and restaurant Leon’s at Meads Bay for an ACE edition of the resort’s popular ‘Sunday Funday.’ Enjoy a festive evening with live entertainment, hand-crafted tropical cocktails and delicious island-inspired fare curated by Head Chef  Joan Mc Bean and Culinary Director Chef Kerth Gumbs.

  • 5 – 10 pm

Meet our Culinary Stars

  • Chef Kerth Gumbs

    Culinary Director
  • Wilson Macedo

    Executive Chef
  • Tim Franklin

    Pastry Chef

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