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Press Release
Press Release
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development
BVI Tourist Board
Release Date:
Thursday, 12 June 2025 - 9:21am
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of BVI Restaurant Week, taking place 28 June – 5 July 2025. This hallmark event of the BVI Food Fete Culinary Series brings Tortola’s vibrant and diverse food culture into the spotlight with a week of curated dining experiences, culinary showcases, and cultural festivities.
With the theme “Your Belly Knows Best ~ The Perfect Week for Perfect Dining,” this year’s event promises an exciting fusion of traditional Caribbean flavors and global culinary influences. Close to 40 restaurants, from casual cafés and food trucks to gourmet dining establishments, will offer themed days and prix-fixe menus at special prices, each featuring locally sourced ingredients and chef-driven innovation.
Throughout the week, guests can enjoy signature offerings from restaurants from the east to the west of Tortola. Restaurants are encouraged to showcase more than just food, and some will highlight tantalizing cocktails and various forms of entertainment, to create a dynamic experience for residents and visitors alike.
Bonus for Diners:
Guests will have a chance to win free meals and other exciting perks at participating restaurants!
Pick up a Foodie Passport at any participating restaurant. Each time you dine at a different participating
location, you’ll receive a sticker in your passport.
Collect five stickers from five different restaurants to become eligible for prizes.
At the end of the week, drop off your completed passport at the nearest BVI Tourist Board office to enter the prize drawing.
“BVI Restaurant Week is a true celebration of who we are as a people—warm, creative, and proud of our heritage,” said Natasha Chalwell, Deputy Director of Tourism. “It’s also a wonderful opportunity to support our local chefs, mixologists, and small businesses that bring so much flavor to the BVI.”
BVI Restaurant Week is the third installment in the annual BVI Food Fete series, which includes Jost Lime & Dine (February–March), Taste of Virgin Gorda (March), and concludes with the ever-popular
Anegada Lobster Festival in November. Together, these events support BVITBFC’s broader mission to
promote the Territory as a must-visit destination for food lovers and cultural travelers.
BVI Restaurant Week 2025 is presented by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission,
with support from sponsors Frozen Imports, Supa Valu Food Service, and Bobby’s Marketplace.
To view the full list of participating restaurants, menus and event activities, visit www.bvifoodfete.com or follow the BVI Food Fete Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bvifoodfete.
About the British Virgin Islands
Known as a treasured destination rich in undiscovered experiences, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is an alluring archipelago comprising 60 islands and cays located in the northeastern region of the Caribbean Sea. With plentiful private villas and luxury boutique resorts, there is no shortage of accommodations from which to choose, whether for leisure or MICE (meetings, events, and incentives) travel. The BVI has long been hailed as the sailing capital of the world for its line-of-sight sailing, myriad boat charter options (bareboat, crewed, powered, traditional hoisted sail), and an array of experiences catering especially to yachties. The destination’s unparalleled offerings continue to garner global recognition. Recent accolades include making The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2025" list, being named one of "Top Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas" in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, being named as the “Hottest Destination of 2025” in Modern Luxury’s 2025 Best of Luxury Travel Awards and consistently ranking among U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean," including #2 for 2021-2022. For more information on how to experience the BVI, visit the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission website at www.bvitourism.com or contact 1-800-835-8530.
