Multi-awarded chef and culinary personality Noel Cunningham, an acclaimed chef from Kingston, is bringing a taste of Jamaica to the Toronto Food and Drink Fest 2024, showcasing the country’s rich and diverse cuisine presented by Sunwing Vacations and the Jamaica Tourist Board, which will take place at the Metro Convention Centre, Downtown Toronto, April 5-7.

The festival is a three-day festival in Toronto that celebrates everything from delicious cuisine to innovative cocktails, the city’s best chefs, restaurants, wines, breweries, and live music. The Chef’s Stage is the heart of the festival, where attendees can watch the best local and celebrity chefs create exquisite meals live onstage. The festival promises to be an unforgettable event, with a line-up of magical gastronomy experiences and an incredible atmosphere.

As Toronto embraces and celebrates its multicultural heritage, Chef Noel Cunningham plays a vital role in showcasing the diverse culinary traditions contributing to the city’s vibrant food scene. With his Caribbean-inspired creations, he has earned the respect and admiration of both food enthusiasts and other members of the culinary fraternity. With each dish he creates, Cunningham invites diners on a culinary journey to experience the rich tapestry of flavours that make Jamaican cuisine and its original flavours so unique.

Tropical desserts: Banana Macaron, Jamaican Rum Cake, Dark Chocolate & Coffee Tart and Passionfruit Cheesecake.

Cunningham’s skills will be on display all weekend as he is set to kick-start the chef stage on Friday, April 5 at 4:00 p.m. with his hand-crafted ackee and salt fish croquettes, a take on the national dish, during the special preview for the food & drink industry, media and VIP hour. He will also appear on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. and will be closing the chef stage at 4:00 pm.

Pumpkin Coconut Bisque

Ackee and Salt Fish Croquettes With Mango Scotch Bonnet Sauce

Jerk Chicken, Ackee and salt fish with Fried Plantains

Island Fried Chicken and Festival Waffle