I bring nearly three decades of island-inspired cuisine and global technique to your table.

Derrick Carter

I craft island-inspired dining with global technique.

I'm a professionally trained chef with almost three decades of experience in the culinary arts. After culinary school I worked in various countries; during my travels I developed and learned different cuisines. I appreciate food from all over the world, and this journey has shaped who I am today.

Based in Turks and Caicos, I bring vibrant island flavors together with global techniques. I focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients—from conch specialties and jerk spices to premium seafood and meats—and I treat every ingredient with the utmost care and respect.

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For me cooking is a great love affair

What I bring to your table

A love affair with cooking

For me, cooking is a great love affair. I pour passion into every detail—from sourcing to seasoning to plating—so you taste warmth, precision, and island soul in every course.

A lifelong culinary journey

My culinary journey started in high school, when I decided to become a chef. After high school I went to culinary college, then worked in various countries where I learned and appreciated different cuisines, shaping my style and broadening my palate.

Consistency and respect in my kitchen

My secret in the kitchen is consistency. I treat every ingredient with the utmost care and respect, and I show reverence to the entire process of food from start to finish.

Chef Derrick's Menus

I design curated island-inspired menus featuring fresh seafood, jerk-spiced classics, premium cuts, and vibrant produce. Choose your favorites by course and I will tailor the experience to your tastes and dietary needs.

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My clients' stories and testimonials

Chef Carter was excellent. He cooked a wonderful island menu for us for Christmas dinner. Everything was delicious and well presented. He set the table in advance so all we had to do was show up. The clean up afterwards was also excellent. We did not need to do anything, and he left the kitchen spotless. Highly recommended.

Jara Ulbrych

Loved Chef Carter!! He was on time and cooked plenty of food for our large group. He explained each dish and allowed us a dining experience we won’t forget. Would absolutely use him again!!!

Katherine Widner

As a Concierge, I have several vendors and Chef Services that rate as stunning, stellar and spectacular. Very Rarely, do I ever get told how amazing they are. When one of my clients makes it a point during their vacation to tell me how amazing their chef was, makes me want to use them every time my Clients are in the area. Kudos to you Chef Derrick. You truly made my clients vacation!

Keith Vega

Chef Derrick provided us with a fabulous island centric seafood menu for our dinner! We had 4 amazing courses and absolutely loved our dishes. Some favorites were the fresh conch 3 ways including a fantastic soup and ceviche, as well as lobster tail and a delicious rum cake and we got to eat the left overs for a few days. Would highly recommend Derrick! His meal was one of the best we had on the island.

Laura Durakovich

Chef Derrick was absolutely amazing to work with! I am so glad I found him last minute for my clients>

Keith Vega