If you have ever been into a large US or Canadian grocery store, Cayman’s stores are very comparable. They carry most major US and Canadian brands, as well as USDA certified meats, UK brands such as Waitrose and Tesco, lots of fresh fish, shellfish, meats and a variety of vegetables and fruit and local food and produce.
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Finding organic food, especially vegetables and fruit, is now very easy as Cayman grows a number of organic crops and fresh organic produce is shipped from overseas. Most supermarkets are very accommodating and if you can’t find something that you miss from home, they will usually order it for you. Make sure to save the packaging so they can get the UPC or bar code number.
All of the supermarkets carry some organic products and fresh organic produce grown both locally and overseas. Along with supermarkets there are many specialty markets and convenience stores across the Island. Each of the supermarkets has different suppliers, so if one store has only green bananas on a given day, you can probably find beautiful ripe ones at another.
All the stores sell very good meat, but the standard and freshness of fish tends to fluctuate between different stores. Don’t be afraid to ask when the fish came in and which is the freshest.
As part of an Island-wide campaign to discourage the use of plastic bags, Foster’s Food Fair, Hurley’s and Kirk Market all charge CI$0.05 per plastic bag if you need to use one. We encourage you to take along your own canvas shopping bags for all your shopping. Canvas shopping bags are widely available for sale at reasonable prices in all supermarkets.
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The farmers’ markets in Cayman are perfect for buying flavourful homegrown produce at the peak of its freshness.
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Buying in bulk is a great way to save both time, money and the environment (due to less packaging). Useful things to buy in bulk are napkins, toilet paper, kitchen towels and cleaning products.
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Cayman’s supermarkets, in terms of brand range, are very comparable to large North American grocery stores. They carry most major US and Canadian brands, as well as USDA certified meats, UK brands such as Waitrose, lots of fresh fish, meats and a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit.
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If you can’t find the Asian ingredients you need in one of Grand Cayman’s supermarkets, you should try the Oriental Market. They stock a wide range of dry and canned pan-Asian goods from China to Thailand.
The Oriental Market located opposite Anderson Square in George Town is great for finding international ingredients.
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am-12pm. Tel: (345) 949 1109. Find their second location in Pasadora Place. Open on Monday-Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Tel: (345) 947 6000.
Buying Fresh Fish
Another benefit of living in Grand Cayman is that on almost any day of the week, you can buy fresh fish on the waterfront in downtown George Town next to Cayman Cabana.
Fishermen anchor their boats offshore, set up tables on the beach and display their fresh catch. They charge approximately CI$4.50 per pound and sell the fish on the bone, but they will fillet it for you. Also, try Harbour House Marina, located at the end of Marina Drive in Prospect.
The supermarkets sell types of fresh fish you cannot get from local fishermen, such as salmon (wild and farm-raised), cod, catfish, sole, swordfish, haddock and trout. Do not buy local grouper as it is critically endangered. A better choice is the similarly white flaky lionfish, which is invasive.
Locally caught fresh fish is also sold at the Market at the Cricket Grounds next to the cricket pitch on Huldah Avenue in George Town.
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Grand Cayman may be a small Island, but the selection of gourmet foods on offer are first class! You can choose from a wide variety of gourmet foods and fresh dishes at Cayman’s finer grocery stores as well as specialty food retailers.
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From Cayman’s internationally renowned rum cakes to a dizzying array of pepper jellies and local fruit jams, there are many locally crafted foods made right here on Island. These specialty goods are unique to Cayman and also make fantastic gifts for family members living abroad.
Kosher Food
The Cayman Islands has a small, vibrant Jewish community and a variety of kosher food products can be found in Grand Cayman. Major local supermarkets in Cayman carry the basic national products with kosher symbols (bagels, cereals, mayonnaise, chips, canned foods etc).
The Cayman Islands has a small, vibrant Jewish community and a variety of kosher food products can be found in Grand Cayman.
Foster’s, Kirk Market and Hurley’s in particular have a good selection. The culinary teams in certain hotels, such as The Ritz-Carlton’s will accommodate groups or special orders if arranged 24-hours in advance.
For kosher wines try The Tasting Room in Caribbean Plaza and Blackbeard’s liquor stores. Chabad Cayman hosts weekly Shabbat dinners that are open to residents and visitors.
Finally, it is also possible to bring in kosher food items in your checked luggage. Visit www.jewishcayman.com for more information.