National Dish of Guyana • Caribbean Heritage
Discover the rich history, secret ingredients, and centuries-old traditions behind the iconic Caribbean stew.
Pepperpot is a rich, hearty stew considered the national dish of Guyana. Celebrated across the Caribbean and Afro-Caribbean communities worldwide, its roots blend Indigenous Amerindian, African, and colonial culinary traditions.
What To Expect
Slow-cooked stews with cassareep & Guyanese plait bread.
Secret family recipes competing for trophies & bragging rights.
Live music artists, steelpan sounds, and stage performances.
A thriving marketplace with food pop-ups, crafts, and heritage goods.
Traditional Guyanese Pepperpot relies on specific meats and indigenous spices:
Pepperpot is slow-cooked for hours until the meat is meltingly tender. Thanks to cassareep's preserving qualities, it became tradition to keep a pot going over several days, reheating it and letting the flavours deepen with every serving.
Served as the centrepiece for major holiday celebrations, Christmas morning breakfasts, and New Year's Eve family gatherings.
