Jamaica Defines the Standard
Friday, December 4 – Monday, December 7, 2026 · Negril, Jamaica
The standard belongs where the culture began.
This December, The Cliff becomes the setting for a celebration of Jamaican jerk culture unlike anything the island has hosted before. Acclaimed pitmasters from Jamaica and the diaspora will cook over fire, compete for a national title, and help define what excellence looks like on Jamaican ground.
This is more than a ticket to Championship Day. Your accommodation and VIP access are brought together in one seamless weekend: hosted dining, sunset receptions, reserved evening access, the awards ceremony, live roots reggae, and the unhurried pleasure of making The Cliff your home between every moment.
Come for the fire. Stay for the people, the setting, and the conversations that continue long after the final award is presented.
Four Days on the Cliffs
Official Arrival & Check-In
Guests arriving Friday are welcomed with dedicated concierge service and a personal introduction to The Cliff.
Sunset Rum & Rosé Reception
Gather at the edge of the Caribbean for premium Jamaican rums, a curated rosé selection, and the kind of sunset that makes the transition from travel to celebration feel effortless.
VIP Opening Dinner
An intimate, multi-course dinner built around great food, storytelling, and connection. There is no agenda beyond placing the right people around the same table.
Breakfast at Your Own Pace
The property is at its most beautiful in the early light. Enjoy breakfast before the gates open and the grounds come fully alive.
The Jerk Experience
Championship Day unfolds across The Cliff with cultural conversations exploring jerk’s Maroon origins, live-fire demonstrations, guided tastings and pairings, culinary presentations, and a showcase of Jamaican-made spirits, spices, and artisan products. The competition runs alongside the public program throughout the day, giving you the freedom to move between experiences and follow the fire wherever it leads.
Golden Hour: VIP Programming Begins
After the daytime program closes, the atmosphere shifts. VIP guests remain on property for a golden-hour transition into the evening’s private program.
VIP Cocktail Reception
Meet at the Founders Club on the Helipad for cocktails as the sun finishes its descent over the Caribbean.
Championship Awards Dinner
A seated dinner on the Wedding Lawn brings competitors and VIP guests together before the results are revealed.
Championship Awards Ceremony
The main stage comes to life for the moment the weekend has been building toward. Champion, Reserve Champion, People’s Choice, Best Traditional Expression, and Best Innovation are awarded as a new standard is set on Jamaican ground.
Headline Roots Reggae Performance
With the awards presented and the Caribbean night overhead, the Championship closes with a live roots reggae performance on the main stage.
Event Conclusion
Sunday Brunch
Gather one final time over a relaxed, unhurried brunch. There is no stage and no agenda, only time to let the weekend settle.
Pool Party & Chef Demonstrations
A DJ sets the tone poolside while the grill stays lit and guest chefs step in to cook for the room. This is the weekend unwinding on its own terms.
Private Sunset Reception
As production begins to come down and The Cliff returns to itself, gather for one more private sunset over the Caribbean.
Hotel Guest Farewell Dinner
The final dinner is less a farewell than a continuation: an unhurried evening at the table with the people who shared the weekend with you.
The Cliff Bar
End the weekend with a final nightcap. A full cocktail menu is available, and the bar remains open as long as the company keeps it that way. Beverages are available for individual purchase.
Breakfast at Your Own Pace
Take breakfast slowly, walk the grounds once more, and let the weekend settle before the journey home.
Airport Departures
Check-out is at noon. The concierge team can help you plan your departure around your flight.
With Every Accommodation + VIP Bundle
- Your selected room, suite, or villa for the stay dates booked
- VIP access to the Jamaica Jerk Championship weekend program
- Daily breakfast
- Hosted cocktail receptions and dinners listed in the weekend schedule
- Early access to The Jerk Experience
- Championship Day access, VIP evening programming, awards ceremony, and live performance
- Sunday brunch, pool party, chef demonstrations, sunset reception, and farewell dinner
- Complimentary internet in all guest rooms
- Nightly turndown service
- All porterage fees
Please Review Before Reserving
To ensure an exceptional experience for every guest, each room, suite, and villa is reserved exclusively for two adults and includes two VIP passes to Championship Weekend.
Please note:
- All accommodations are limited to double occupancy.
- Each reservation includes exactly two VIP passes.
- Additional guests cannot be added, and exceptions cannot be accommodated.
- Every guest must be 21 years of age or older. Guests under 21 cannot be admitted to the property or Championship events.
- Friends and family staying off-site must have their own VIP tickets. Additional passes are not included with your accommodation and may be purchased separately.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you for an extraordinary Championship Weekend.
Accommodation & VIP Weekend
Your selected room, suite, or villa for Friday, December 4 through Monday, December 7, paired with full VIP access to the Championship weekend program. Choose your accommodations, arrive in Negril, and let every part of the weekend follow.