Next Saturday, the Pergola Experience presents ‘The Melting Pot’ on the lawns of the Swiss Consulate in Queenstown, Georgetown, offering culture, art, music and food prepared by Chef Kester Robinson.
Kester is becoming known for hosting out-of-the-box and refreshing experiences and a number of people have already reserved spots. A large percentage of the reservations have been made by Guyanese from the Diaspora who have returned home for a visit.
Kester shared that when he was trying to come up with a new concept for the event, he was looking more along the line of wanting to give his guests a journey down memory lane laced with nostalgia from the food to the music.
With ‘The Melting Pot’, Kester is looking to infuse Guyanese culture in every way. Guests will be treated to Indian, Asian, and Portuguese cuisine. The event will also bring the sno-cone man back into play. This was included at a recent event and drew much excitement from his guests. Popular Guyanese tasty treats like black pudding, white pudding, chicken foot, and tamarind balls will be available, and Kester said he is liaising with the people he knows make these the best.
“We will also have games such as hopscotch, Chinese [skipping] which we’ll play using a bicycle tube; this is the game where the tube is stretched between two players and goes from narrow to up and wider while a third player jumps in between,” shared Kester.
As it relates to music, there will be Tassa and African drums and guests can enjoy this either seated on the lawns, or high up on Kester’s upcycled stools.
Adding to the scenery will be the display of the work of an 18-year-old self-taught artist, some of which will be on sale.
Though most of the spots are already gone, a few remain but must be reserved. The cost is $5,000 and guests are required to pay an advance at The Pergola Smokehouse and Lounge.
COVID protocols will be in effect. Patrons are expected to wear their facemasks upon entry and while in the common areas.
The Melting Pot experience will begin at 2 pm and end at 6.30 pm. To reserve, the number to contact is +592-644-2221.
