Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) Announces Call for Fish Fry Vendors for Gimistory 2017

For priority consideration, prospective vendors should submit applications by deadline 6 November 2017

Local ‘Fish Fry’ vendors with experience serving high volumes of customers efficiently are welcome to submit applications to participate in the ‘2017 Gimistory District Fish Fry Competition’. Since 1998, CNCF has presented the Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival – Gimistory. Gimistory takes place in each district on Grand Cayman and one night in Cayman Brac, attracting up to 300 attendees nightly to the FREE, weeklong festival.

In keeping with the CNCF’s overarching focus on the arts, culture, and heritage of the Cayman Islands, the festival invites local cooks with proven experience in preparing and serving traditional Caymanian fried fish and fritters. Programmes Manager, Patrice Beersingh, explained “Our goal is to give festival goers the opportunity to experience a local culinary delight and to celebrate the best local cooks who help keep this culinary tradition alive”. ‘Fish Fry’ vendors will also be judged for the title of “Best Fish Fry” and receive the grand prize.

Seven ‘Fish Fry’ vendors will be selected. One vendor will serve at each of the following locations and dates:

7 – 9pm Sat, 25 Nov Dart Park (George Town)

7 – 9pm Mon, 27 Nov Kaibo Beach (North Side)

7 – 9pm Tues, 28 Nov Nurse Josie’s Senior Home (Bodden Town)

7 – 9pm Wed, 29 Nov 29 East End Public Beach

7 – 9pm Thur, 30 Nov Cayman Brac Agricultural Grounds

7 – 9:30pm Fri, 1 Dec West Bay Public Beach

7 – 9:30pm Sat, 2 Dec Smith Barcadere (George Town)

Interested applicants should contact CNCF at 949-5477 or email [email protected] to receive application details.

IMAGE: Gimistory Fish Fry Competition 2011