The Mais Oui Culinary Weekend
A curated Jamaican food experience
This is not a cooking class.
And it’s not just a vacation.
This is a small-group culinary experience designed for people who love food, travel, and meaningful experiences … and want to experience Jamaica beyond a restaurant reservation.
This is a four-night experience, designed to unfold at a pace that allows you to actually enjoy it.
Interested?
Why this exists
Most people visit Jamaica and experience only a small part of it.
- A resort menu.
- A single excursion.
- A version of Jamaica shaped for convenience.
But Jamaican food—real Jamaican food—is layered.
- It reflects history.
- It reflects culture.
- It reflects resilience, creativity, and community.
And unless you know where to go, and who to trust, you don’t fully experience it.
That’s what this weekend is about.
This experience is hosted by the owner of Mais Oui Villa, who was born and raised in Jamaica.
What you’ll experience here isn’t a version of Jamaica created for visitors. It’s something more personal.
What makes this different
You’ll stay at Mais Oui Villa, a private, fully staffed villa in Discovery Bay, Jamaica, with a small group of like-minded travelers.
From the moment you arrive, everything is taken care of.
More importantly, everything is intentional.
Over four nights, you’ll experience Jamaican food in a way that brings together:
Chef-led meals at the villa that reflect different aspects of Jamaican cuisine
Context shared naturally, so you understand what you’re tasting without it feeling like a lesson
Curated tastings and experiences designed specifically for this weekend
Select local experiences that introduce you to flavors beyond the villa without turning the experience into a full-day excursion
This is not about trying everything.
It’s about experiencing the right things, in the right way.
A glimpse of the experience
Your days unfold with a natural rhythm.
You might find yourself sitting down to a welcome dinner where each course is introduced as it’s served.
Gathering around a live fire as jerk cooks slowly.
Being introduced to traditional bush teas in the garden, and understanding how they’ve been part of everyday life for generations.
Discovering ingredients and dishes you’ve never encountered before — and beginning to understand them as you taste them.
Sharing a meal that feels simple on the surface, but reveals more once you begin to understand it.
Ending an evening with dessert, conversation, and a sense that you experienced something you wouldn’t have found on your own.
There is time to enjoy the villa.
Time to connect.
And time to settle into the experience without feeling rushed.
Who this is for
This experience is for you if:
You enjoy food and travel, and want something more thoughtful than a typical vacation experience
You appreciate smaller group settings
You value quality and intention over volume
You are curious about what you’re eating and where it comes from
Many guests will come as couples or with a friend.
Some will come on their own.
Interested?
What’s included
- 4 nights at Mais Oui Villa
- Daily breakfast
- Curated lunches and dinners throughout the experience
- Chef-led culinary experiences
- Curated tastings and experiences designed specifically for this weekend
- One select off-property food experience
- Transportation for all included activities
- Full villa staff (chef, butler, housekeeping)
Not included:
- Airfare
- Optional spa services
- Gratuities
The setting … Where You’ll Stay
Mais Oui Villa is not a hotel.
It’s a private villa designed for comfort, ease, and connection.
You’ll have spacious rooms, shared spaces to gather, and a team that takes care of the details without making the experience feel formal.
Meals are prepared specifically for the group.
It feels less like checking in and more like arriving somewhere you were expected.
Group size
We intentionally keep this small.
6–12 guests maximum
This allows for a more personal experience, better conversations, and a pace that feels natural.
Why Jamaica, and why this experience
You can travel anywhere in the world.
What makes this different is not just the destination.
It’s the combination of a private villa setting, a curated culinary focus, and access to experiences you wouldn’t plan on your own, delivered in a way that allows you to actually enjoy them.
Investment
This is a premium, small-group experience with limited availability.
Pricing reflects:
the private villa setting
the level of service
and the thought that goes into every part of the experience
Full details and dates will be shared with those on the interest list.
Interested?
We are currently gathering interest for our first set of dates.
If this feels like something you would enjoy — or even if you’re simply curious — join the list below.
No commitment. Just early access to details.