Rainforest Caribbean Celebrates Lifetime Achievement with Immersive Culinary Showcase

After taking home the Lifetime Achievement award at the recent Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards, it was no surprise that Rainforest Caribbean pulled out all the stops for its booth providing patrons with an immersive culinary experience, featuring famed chefs Jacqui Tyson and Evrol Banks who supplied an elevated Caribbean-inspired menu.

At the centre of the booth, executed by Studio Duo, Chef Tyson’s live cooking station showcased both her skill and Rainforest’s extensive range of products, including divine lamb chops, succulent scallops and salmon, and tender beef. The flair of live-fire cooking, with flames leaping from the pans, added a sense of theatre and excitement, further elevating the experience.

Chef Ebanks elevated familiar Caribbean favourites, including slow-cooked curried mutton, Caribbean conch chowder and spicy shrimp and ackee canapés, showcasing his signature flair and masterful approach to flavour.

A selection of wines from Select Brands as well as Rainforest’s signature cocktail featuring its fruit bars rounded out the offerings.

 

 

Chef Evrol Ebanks’ Menu

Caribbean queen conch chowder topped with plantain croutons

Spicy Shrimp & Ackee Canapés

Slow-cooked curry mutton with jasmine rice

 

Chef Jacqui Tyson’s Menu

 

Live Theatre

Sand & Salt Grilled Lobster

Coral Coast Seared Scallops

Pan Seared Salmon

Signature Lamb Chops

Prime Beef Fillet, derved with charred scallion, chimichurri, peppercorn crème, red wine demi-glace

Rainforest’s signature Tropical Escape cocktail featured its delightful fruit bars. (Photo: DIABOPhotograpy2026)

 

Station 2 – Raw and Refined

Middle Quarters Pit Stop Pepper Shrimp

Mussels Marinière

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association team of Marketing, PR and Events Manager Shanique Gordon (left) and Membership Manager Shanice Blake helped themselves to salt fish brandades. (Photo: DIABOPhotograpy2026)

Island Citrus Conch Crudo

 

Station 3 – Island Delight

Escoveitch Revival Snapper

Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards judge Patricia Henry-Brown paused to enjoy a Rainforest Fruit Bar. (Photo: DIABOPhotograpy2026)

Curried Seafood and Bake

Rainforest Noodle Haus

 

Passed Appetisers

Chef Jacqui Tyson finished the pan-seared salmon with a deft drizzle of oil. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

Braised Oxtail Patties

Smoked Marlin Crostini

Mango Glazed Pigstail

The Rainforest booth executed by Studio Duo. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)

Salt fish Brandade

 

Bar

Cavicchioli Prosecco

Bogle Pinot Noir

Pasqua Romeo and Juliet Pinot Grigio

The Tropical Escape cocktail