Bajan fare gleans inspiration from various parts of the world—including Africa, Portugal, India, Ireland, and Great Britain—representing a potpourri of cultures. Unsurprisingly, fresh seafood from the surrounding waters often dominates dinner tables, but locals also cook with meat and poultry. Starches, vegetables, fresh fruit such as mango, coconut, cherries, and apples, as well as various herbs and spices make their way into their creations, too.
The people of Barbados love to fry and splash up a simple dish with a sweet or tangy sauce. (Be ready for some heat!) For Barbadians, flavorful, rustic cuisine lies at the heart of their cooking style. In addition to gorgeous landscapes, cerulean blue waters, and hospitality, the food is some of the most diverse and delicious you'll taste in the Caribbean, so go hungry and dig in.
