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World Culinary Awards Gala Ceremony 2026
The 7th annual World Culinary Awards gala ceremony will be hosted at Princess Grand Jamaica, where the winners will celebrate their victory on 14 October 2026.
2026 Event Details
Venue:
Princess Grand Jamaica
Jamaica
Date:
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Agenda:
19:00 Welcome Reception
20:00 Gala Dinner & Ceremony
23:00 Evening conclusion
Attire: Black Tie or National Dress
For further information, please see the above tabs.
To contact a member of the events team, please email [email protected]
Tickets
World Culinary Awards events are always in high demand, therefore early booking is highly recommended.
Attending Winner Packages
Choose from four exclusive participation packages: (Unable to attend? View our Non-Attendee Winner Packages.)
Bronze Package £1,500
- 2 Tickets to include cocktail reception, gala dinner and entertainment.
- Award Presentation on stage to include official photographs and Breaking Travel News video interview.
- Winner Trophy
- Digital Winner Pack which includes digital winner shield and certificate.
Silver Package £2,500
- 3 Tickets to include cocktail reception, gala dinner and entertainment.
- Award Presentation on stage to include official photographs and Breaking Travel News video interview.
- Winner Trophy
- Digital Winner Pack which includes digital winner shield and certificate.
- Best in Travel Magazine Full Page Advert
This special digital Best in Travel edition provides a targeted opportunity to promote your award-winning credentials and brand to an audience of 120,000+ luxury travel consumers.
Gold Package £3,500
- 4 Tickets to include cocktail reception, gala dinner and entertainment.
- Award Presentation on stage to include official photographs and Breaking Travel News video interview.
- Winner Trophy
- Digital Winner Pack which includes digital winner shield and certificate.
- Best in Travel Magazine Full Page Advert
- Winner Video shown on stage during award presentation
- Breaking Travel News In-depth Article
Celebrate your achievement with the industry's key figureheads and influencers from across the globe. The leading B2B travel website attracts a monthly readership of 250,000+.
Platinum Package £5,500
- 10 Tickets (table of 10) to include cocktail reception, gala dinner and entertainment.
- Award Presentation on stage to include official photographs and Breaking Travel News video interview.
- Winner Trophy
- Digital Winner Pack which includes digital winner shield and certificate.
- Best in Travel Magazine Double Page Spread Advert
- Winner Video shown on stage during award presentation
- Breaking Travel News In-depth Article
- Winner Email Campaign
- Winner Wall Plaque †
† Delivered separately by courier after the ceremony. Delivery is typically 6 weeks from date of payment.
Additional & General Admission Tickets
A ticket at the exclusive gala ceremony to include cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment.
| Additional Ticket (Winners) * | £400 |
| General Admission Ticket (Non-winners) | £500 |
* Winners must select an Attending Winner Package to attend. Additional tickets can be added to a package but are not sold separately.
Multiple Award Add-ons
For winners who have won multiple awards.
| Additional Digital Winner Pack (less 15%) | £340 |
| Additional Winner Trophy | £650 |
Optional Extras
| Winner Wall Plaque † | £650 |
| Winner Video shown on stage during award presentation | £1,000 |
| Social Media Post Our team will create one post to share your success across our social media channels. | £500 |
| Winner Email Campaign | £2,000 |
| Best in Travel Magazine Full Page Advert | £750 |
| Best in Travel Magazine Double Page Spread Advert | £1,250 |
| Breaking Travel News In-depth Article | £1,000 |
† Delivered separately by courier after the ceremony. Delivery is typically 6 weeks from date of payment.
Bookings
To secure your seats for this prestigious event, please contact your World Culinary Awards account representative or email [email protected].
Non-attendee Packages
For those winners who cannot attend our Gala Ceremony to be presented with their award, we offer a series of packages to promote your success.
Bronze Non-Attendee Package £750
- Digital Winner Pack
Includes all the vital digital assets needed for you to promote your victory across all marketing platforms (contains bespoke winner shields in a range of colours and formats). Also your very own World Culinary Awards Winner Certificate. - Social Media Post
Our team will create one post to share your success across our social media channels.
Silver Non-Attendee Package £1,250
- Digital Winner Pack
- Social Media Post
- Winner Wall Plaque †
Perfect for display outside premises, in lobbies, receptions, sales counters – in fact anywhere you want the public to see that you have been voted the best of the best. - Best in Travel Magazine Full Page Advert
This special digital Best in Travel edition provides a targeted opportunity to promote your award-winning credentials and brand to an audience of 120,000+ luxury travel consumers.
Gold Non-Attendee Package £1,750
- Digital Winner Pack
- Social Media Post
- Winner Wall Plaque †
- Best in Travel Magazine Double Page Spread Advert
- Breaking Travel News In-depth Article
Celebrate your achievement with the industry's key figureheads and influencers from across the globe. The leading B2B travel website attracts a monthly readership of 250,000+.
Platinum Non-Attendee Package £2,500
- Digital Winner Pack
- Winner Wall Plaque †
- Best in Travel Magazine Double Page Spread Advert
- Breaking Travel News In-depth Article
- Winner Email Campaign
Celebrate your victory with an HTML email campaign thanking World Culinary Awards' voters. - Social Media Campaign
Our team will create 10 posts to share your success across our social media channels.
† Delivered separately by courier. Delivery is typically 6 weeks from date of payment.
Multiple Award Add-ons
For winners who have won multiple awards.
| Additional Digital Winner Pack (less 15%) | £340 |
Optional Extras
| Winner Wall Plaque † | £650 |
| Winner Email Campaign | £2,000 |
| Best in Travel Magazine Full Page Advert | £750 |
| Best in Travel Magazine Double Page Spread Advert | £1,250 |
| Breaking Travel News In-depth Article | £1,000 |
† Delivered separately by courier. Delivery is typically 6 weeks from date of payment.
Bookings
To book, please contact your World Culinary Awards account representative or email [email protected].
Venue
Princess Grand Jamaica
Princess Grand Jamaica is a stylish all-inclusive beachfront resort set on Jamaica’s stunning north-west coast between Montego Bay and Negril. Combining contemporary design with warm island hospitality, the resort offers elegant accommodation, a range of dining experiences and spectacular sea views.
Destination
Jamaica
Jamaica is celebrated for its beautiful beaches, lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From Negril’s seven-mile stretch of powdery beach to the lush rainforests of Port Antonio; from the cultural mecca that is the capital Kingston to the majestic Dunn’s River Falls and the rolling cane fields of the South Coast, Jamaica’s tourism offering is as diverse as it is eclectic.
Travel
Visa Information
Please check your specific visa requirements and apply prior to travel if necessary.
Nearest Airport
Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay
Accommodation
Attending guests can enjoy exclusive accommodation rates at Princess Grand Jamaica or Princess Senses The Mangrove.
- Select the Resort (Princess Grand Jamaica or Princess Senses The Mangrove) and Dates
- Enter the Promotional Code: WTW2026
Media
Media Registration and Enquiries
Accredited members of the media can register for complimentary press passes to cover the World Culinary Awards events.
Please email [email protected].
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