Chef Sean Kuylen is a versatile and accomplished Belizean chef known for his contributions to culinary arts and his passion for preserving and promoting Caribbean cuisine. Before embarking on his culinary journey, Sean was the founder and lead drummer of the Garifuna Griga Boyz band. He pursued his culinary education at the City College of San Francisco, earning a Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, and Foodservice Management. Sean gained valuable experience through internships at San Francisco’s Cliff House Restaurant and Le Cellier Steakhouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Upon returning to Belize, Sean became the Head Chef at Hamanasi Adventure Resort and later at Ka’ana Boutique Resort. He collaborated with the Belize Tourism Board and trained at the Culinary Institute of America. Sean's career took him to the Rosalie Bay Resort in Dominica and Petit St. Vincent Resort in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where he held executive chef positions. Sean has been featured in various publications, including Destination Belize Magazine and Liat Airline’s Zing Magazine, and has made numerous appearances on the Open Your Eyes morning show. He was the celebrated chef for the Belize Tourism Board’s Taste of Belize and now serves as the Chef Judge for the event. Sean has represented Belizean cuisine at international conferences and trade shows, including the Global Cuisine Festival in Taiwan and the Taste of the Caribbean competition in Miami, where he won silver and bronze medals. Sean's culinary philosophy, which he calls "Inspired Belizean Cuisine," combines French techniques with local ingredients to celebrate Belize's food and culture. He continues to share his expertise as the chef/host of Great Belize Cooking and Belize Mek We Go travel show, while also catering throughout Belize with his mobile kitchen. Sean's dedication to culinary arts and cultural preservation has made him a prominent figure in the Caribbean culinary scene.