The annual fund-raiser — A Great House Affair — hosted Thursday last on the East Lawns of Devon House by the Friends of Devon House Philanthropic Committee certainly lived up to culinary expectations.

Four award-winning Jamaican chefs: Colin Hylton, Celeste Gordon, Dennis McIntosh and Alecia Woodbine-James in settings created by multi-award-winning event stylist Ann Marie Wyss presented an impressive five-course meal. Thursday Life takes you behind the scenes.

First Course: Opening Trio Chef Colin Hylton

Ceviche of Smoked Marlin with Avocado and Marinated Tomatoes. Demitasse of Ackee Bisque with Breadfruit Croutons. Deboned Pig’s Tail with Fuji and Granny Smith Apples. Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc.

Second Course: Chef Celeste Gordon

Coconut-crusted Fish with Julienne Salad and Scotch Bonnet Drizzle with Pimento and Coconut-Infused Bread Pudding. Fetzer Valley Oaks Chardonnay.

Third Course: “Sweet Life Jamaica”

Passion Fruit Sorbet

Fourth Course: Executive Chef Dennis McIntosh

Pan-seared Caribbean Chicken Lobster and Callaloo Roulade. Oven-Roasted Tomato and Rosemary Sauce. Pumpkin Puree and Parsley Potato. Bonterra Pinot Noir.

Fifth Course: Chef Alecia Woodbine-James

Orange Chiffon embedded with Coconut Bavarian and Lemon Gelee served with Sorrel Chutney. Hazelnut Napolean drizzled with Coffee Anglaise. Fetzer Riesling.