Introducing Vidyadhara Shetty

Vidyadhara Shetty began his studies at the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology in Bombay, India. After a few years of experience in various Restaurants in India, he traveled to the Middle East and was introduced to Eastern spices. To further broaden his knowledge he joined the Cruise Ships of the Caribbean and spent 5 years gaining experience in Western and Caribbean Cuisine.

He joined the Grand Cayman Beach Suites (GCBS), formerly the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman in 1994. His dedication paid off in 1999 when he won the prestigious award of “Chef of the Year”.

Even with his challenging schedule at the GCBS, he finds time for the community and participates in various culinary presentations. He is president of the Cayman Culinary Society and he and his team have won numerous awards at various national and international venues each year including the “Best Main Course” in the Caribbean Culinary Competitions in Miami.

His goal as President of The Culinary Society is to offer the top chefs in the Cayman Islands the opportunity to shine in their art and excite the world by creating “authentic contemporary Caribbean” dishes.