Chef Alisha Dawn Stoute

Alisha Dawn Stoute started cooking as a side gig for her eight-year singing career. What began with a biweekly healthy lunch delivery service and some high-end catering and personal cheffing at a private villa turned into a lifelong passion.

To pursue it, she took off to Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Ottawa and also worked in Toronto at a large French bistro. Upon returning to Barbados, she added to her French training by working with Manuela Scalini who taught her about the health, flavour and environmental benefits of raw and plant-based cuisine.

Now, as the executive chef of ECO Lifestyle & Lodge, she creates healthy menus that champion meat-free options, local seafood, fruits, vegetables and herbs, following the Slow Food ethos of the boutique hotel.