Bobby Flay, Kardea Brown, Katie Lee & Michael Symon Headline Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival 2025

Bobby Flay, Kardea Brown at Atlantis Paradise Island hosts the 2025 Nassau Wine & Food Festival with Katie Lee, Michael Symon, and more.

Atlantis Paradise Island — the legendary resort that redefined Caribbean luxury — is raising the culinary bar once again with the return of the

2025 Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival March 12–16

Set against the turquoise waters of The Bahamas, this year’s five-day gastronomic celebration promises to be the most star-studded yet — featuring Bobby Flay, Kardea Brown, Katie Lee, Michael Symon, and more of the world’s most acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists.

Tickets are available now at npiwff.org.

Culinary Excellence Meets Island Soul

The Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival (NPIWFF) is the Caribbean’s premier epicurean event — a dazzling fusion of global celebrity chefs, Bahamian culinary stars, and unforgettable island experiences.

This year’s lineup showcases the biggest names in food television and fine dining:
Bobby Flay, Kardea Brown, Katie Lee, Michael Symon, José Andrés, Alon Shaya, JJ Johnson, and Michael White, along with master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim.

The festival also celebrates local Bahamian talent, spotlighting chefs Julie Lightbourne (Sip Sip), Kenneth McKenzie (McKenzie’s Fresh Conch), and Wayne Moncur (Sun & Ice).

“Atlantis Paradise Island continues to lead the Caribbean as the region’s culinary capital,”

“We are proud to bring together global icons and Bahamian innovators in one extraordinary celebration of taste, talent, and community.”

Festival Highlights — Where Flavor Meets Festivity

The 2025 NPIWFF is as much about celebration as it is about cuisine. Each day brings a new signature event, pairing world-class dishes with world-class entertainment.

Jerk Jam
Hosted by JJ Johnson and Kardea Brown, this Caribbean feast celebrates the island’s signature flavor — Jerk — with a high-energy live performance by Shaggy.

Tacos & Tequila
A beachside fiesta led by Michael Symon and mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, featuring gourmet tacos, tequila pairings, and a live show by Grammy-winning Baha Men (“Who Let The Dogs Out”).

Taste of Paradise
The festival’s flagship tasting event brings together local Bahamian restaurateurs and celebrity chefs including Bobby Flay, Julie Lightbourne, and Kenneth McKenzie for a feast that defines paradise on a plate.

️ Wine Dinner with Bobby Flay
An intimate, once-in-a-lifetime dinner experience with Chef Bobby Flay, held at the breathtaking Ocean’s Edge bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Conch Tales with José Andrés
A deep dive into the art and sustainability of conch, led by the legendary José Andrés at his Atlantis restaurant, Fish by José Andrés.

Island Food Tour
Join Michael Symon for an island-wide tasting adventure through Nassau’s top spots, including Bon Vivants, Solemar, The London Tapas & Cocktail Bar, and Wild Thyme Restaurant & Bar.

A Culinary Powerhouse: Atlantis Paradise Island

Home to over 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges, Atlantis Paradise Island remains the Caribbean’s culinary epicenter, with an unmatched roster of celebrity chef concepts — including Fish by José Andrés, Paranza by Michael White, and Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa.

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The festival also highlights Bahamian-owned favorites such as Bon Vivants, Mudda Freeze, The New Duff, The Poop Deck Sandyport, and Wild Thyme.

“The festival perfectly reflects Atlantis’s mission to celebrate Bahamian culture while inspiring global travelers through exceptional dining experiences,”

Lee Brian Schrager

founder of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and NYCWFF,

who joins NPIWFF’s production team for a second year alongside Randy Fisher of CREaM.

Good Taste for a Good Cause

Beyond the indulgence, the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival supports an important mission: protecting the marine beauty that makes The Bahamas magical.

Proceeds benefit the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving coral reefs, sea turtles, sharks, manatees, and other marine species across the Caribbean.

Founded in 2005, the foundation embodies Atlantis’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and ocean preservation. Learn more at blueprojectatlantis.org.

Stay, Sip & Savor

Guests can make the most of the festival with the exclusive Atlantis Festival Pass & Room Package, which includes savings of $150 on festival passes when bundled with a resort stay.

Explore event schedules and packages at npiwff.org or atlantisbahamas.com.

Follow @NPIWFF and @AtlantisBahamas for updates, celebrity chef appearances, and behind-the-scenes moments.

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