The 4th Annual Amelia Island Cookout
Where Ocean Views Meet Extraordinary Flavor
With a backdrop of dunes and ocean, enjoy sizzling seafood, grilled and slow roasted meats and vegetables from chefs and pitmasters at the 4th Annual Amelia Island Cookout. Additional curated offerings include mouthwatering desserts, artful cocktails, mocktails and carefully selected wines. Our beautiful barrier island is the perfect setting for those who appreciate the art of preparing and presenting inspired flavors. There are 15 Ritz-Carlton experiences including Fishing With Chefs, Chef Demonstrations, After Glow Parties and live music. Plus, The Amelia Island Cookout extends across the island and into historic Fernandina Beach with collaborative dinners, a bourbon sunset cruise, a cigar and port experience and a Southern-style oyster roast. Tickets are limited so make your reservations earlier.
Cookout Weekend Package
Ignite your weekend with a coastal culinary celebration. The Cookout Weekend Package invites you to savor decadent flavors, ocean breezes, and relaxed luxury, including tickets to our iconic signature Cookout events, where chefs, smoke, and storytelling come together in unforgettable island fashion.
Ultimate VIP Epicurean Package
Indulge in the island’s most extraordinary culinary journey with immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences, featuring bespoke, curated moments that elevate your stay into something unforgettable. Enjoy a chef-led exclusive fishing experience as well as access to our legendary Cookout experiences, celebrated for their bold flavors, coastal spirit, and interactive culinary artistry.
Cookout One Night Escape
Perfect for a quick getaway, the Cookout One Night Escape offers a taste of island life with a relaxed, coastal cookout experience and an overnight retreat to unwind by the sea. It’s the ideal blend of exquisite food, craft beverages, and restorative Ritz Carlton comfort, all wrapped into one effortless night away.
Soar Above the Ordinary
Elevate your culinary journey with a seamless Private Jet Experience, courtesy of ACC Aviation, as you arrive in unmatched style for The Amelia Island Cookout.
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Cast to Table: A Chef Led Angling Experience
Join one of our distinguished Cookout chefs aboard a private fishing boat for an intimate morning on the water, with no more than three guests per vessel. Enjoy lighthearted competition between boats, and the memory of fishing alongside the culinary talent behind the Cookout. After returning to the resort, gather with all participating chefs for a relaxed, coastal inspired fish fry lunch, celebrating the morning’s catch and the spirit of the Amelia Island Cookout.
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Chefs Demonstration I
Watch culinary artistry unfold with a live cooking demonstration by a visiting chef under the tent on The Ritz-Carlton Oceanfront Lawn. Enjoy sample bites. $55
Caribbean-Inspired Dinner
Join us for a memorable evening at Coquina Restaurant, where culinary artistry and cultural flair combine harmoniously for a Caribbean-inspired dinner in a gorgeous al fresco setting with ocean views. Live music sets the mood. $225
The Art of Pairing
Join an award-winning Sommelier and two chefs for their insights along an intimate food and wine pairing experience. $185
Wine Seminar
Sip and learn during an intimate tasting in the Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer. Enjoy 3–4 pours as an acclaimed Sommelier shares fascinating facts and pairing tips. $75
Chefs Demonstration II
Enjoy a live cooking demonstration by a second renowned chef under the oceanfront tent with stunning Atlantic views. Add techniques and recipes to your repertoire. $55
Friday After Glow
Experience an exclusive bar takeover by a legendary bartender at Tidewater Grill. Mix and mingle with chefs and Enjoy a cash bar featuring craft cocktails, light bites, and a DJ. $31
The Amelia Island Oceanfront Cookout
Meet and mingle with extraordinary chefs and beverage experts as they take their best work outdoors for an oceanfront cookout. With an unforgettable backdrop of dunes and ocean, enjoy sizzling seafood and grilled and slow-roasted meats and other creations from island and national chefs along with abundant wine and cocktails, desserts and live entertainment. $170
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Chefs Mid-day Soiree
Indulge in an exclusive lunch at MICHELIN-recommended Salt restaurant, where acclaimed chefs craft a luxurious multi-course experience in an elegant oceanfront setting. $300
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Caviar Seminar
Sample and learn about premium caviars in an intimate tasting experience and seminar. $150
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Saturday After Glow
Step into a dynamic bar takeover by a renowned mixologist. Indulge in signature craft cocktails from a cash bar, savor light bites and vibrant music.
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Start your morning in The Cookout Tent with a culinary showcase featuring Eggs and Truffles demonstration prepared by an acclaimed chef with sweeping coastal views. Enjoy an informal breakfast with the Chef. $119
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Mystery Destination Lunch
Experience a culinary journey at a mystery destination lunch. Receive information about the lunch location twenty-four hours before the event. Arrive to the elegantly decorated mystery location to savor a coursed lunch prepared by accomplished Chefs complete with live music and delightful libations. $288
Master Chefs Gala Dinner
MICHELIN-recommended Salt Restaurant provides an exquisite setting for the weekend’s grand finale event, the Master Chefs Dinner. This opulent five-course collaboration, crafted by renowned master chefs, showcases each chef’s unique style, personal specialties, and paired with a unique selection of wines by a master sommelier. $950
Intimate Courtyard Dinner
Conclude the weekend with a delightful evening in the charming courtyard, where an acclaimed chef will prepare a bespoke multi-course menu for an exclusive gathering of just 12 guests. $275
