Punta Cana Events
Bávaro Culinary Week
A week of tastings, chef collabs and rum dinners across Punta Cana resorts
Overview
Bávaro Culinary Week is the east coast's premier food festival — usually held the first week of May. Guest chefs from Madrid, Mexico City and Miami host pop-up dinners at top resorts, while rum and cigar pairings, beach-club brunches and a closing gala round out the week.
When
First week of May — exact dates announced in March each year.
Where
Hard Rock, Lopesan Costa Bávaro, Iberostar Grand and Cap Cana Heritage hotels.
What to expect
- ●Guest-chef pop-up dinners.
- ●Rum and cigar pairing nights.
- ●Open-air beach brunches.
- ●Cooking demos with Dominican chefs.
- ●Closing-night gala dinner.
Tips for visitors
- ✦Book signature dinners 4+ weeks ahead.
- ✦Pair with a private yacht charter for the same weekend.
- ✦Walk-in cooking demos are usually free for resort guests.
- ✦Cap Cana events skew formal — pack one nice outfit.
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