Founded 2026 · Montserrat
One Caribbean.
Many Islands.
One Table. One Future.
Empowering Caribbean children to discover their heritage, experience the cultures of neighboring islands and build connections through food, education and shared experiences.
Our Mission
Bringing Caribbean Children to the Table
The Caribbean Kids Table uses food as a gateway to culture, history, identity and connection. Every dish carries a story — where it came from, who cooks it, what it celebrates and why it still matters.
We use the power of the table to bring children together to learn, connect, celebrate and grow — building pride in their own heritage and genuine respect for the cultures of neighbouring islands.
More about the foundation
Taste
Discover foods and flavors from across the Caribbean.
Learn
Explore the history and stories behind Caribbean traditions.
Connect
Build connections between children from different islands and communities.
Celebrate
Develop pride in Caribbean identity and heritage.
Programs
Six programs, one shared table
Each program is designed to be hands-on, joyful, and rooted in real Caribbean culture.
Taste, learn, discover
Taste of the Caribbean
An interactive experience where children taste and learn about dishes from different Caribbean islands while discovering the stories, ingredients, traditions, and cultures behind the food.
Learn through food
Caribbean Food & Culture Education
Educational activities that teach children about Caribbean foods, cooking traditions, local ingredients, history, and the cultural importance of food in our communities.
Celebrate together
Youth Cultural Experiences
Fun, hands-on activities including music, dance, storytelling, games, and creative experiences that allow children to celebrate and experience Caribbean culture.
Bring culture into community
School & Community Programs
Programs delivered through schools and communities that give children opportunities to learn, connect, and participate in meaningful Caribbean cultural experiences.
One region, new friendships
Caribbean Youth Connection
Programs designed to connect children from different Caribbean islands, encouraging friendship, cultural exchange, understanding, and regional unity.
Pass it forward
Heritage & Cultural Preservation
Initiatives that help preserve Caribbean food traditions, stories, customs, and cultural knowledge by passing them on to the next generation.
“We cannot ask the next generation to preserve and celebrate a culture they have never had the opportunity to experience.”
Our founder & President/Chairperson
From Jamaica to Antigua, Montserrat, and the kitchens of New York — a chef's journey home to the table.
Meet our board & leadership
Upcoming · November 6, 2026
Taste of the Caribbean — Montserrat 2026
A planned day for children ages 4–18 from schools across Montserrat, featuring 19 Caribbean dishes, music, dance, storytelling, and cultural learning.
Where we're headed
Explore the Caribbean
Tap an island to start exploring its foods, stories, and traditions.
Planned 2026 impact
Setting the table for Montserrat
Our first official Montserrat-wide program is planned for November 6, 2026. These are goals, not completed results.
~600
children ages 5–17 we aim to reach
Planned
19
Caribbean dishes planned
Planned
1
shared island-wide cultural experience
Planned
Pull up a chair. There's room for you.
Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or simply share our story — you help set the table for the next generation.