In a beautiful setting overlooking Wainscott Pond, sisters Temidra and Tanya Willock host a festive, colorful luncheon that pays homage to their Antiguan roots while spreading a little island cheer. Delicious Caribbean cuisine is passed around as the guests share many laughs and enjoy one another’s company.
The two who were born and raised in East Hampton and have close ties to the island of Antigua, set the table with pieces from their Southampton shop, Hidden Gem. “The colors and textures of Antigua are a huge source of inspiration for both our individual work as artists and for our store,” Tanya says.
The buffet includes curried chicken and a tray loaded with pineapple, strawberries, Antiguan plums, and kiwano, a melon-like fruit.
Tropical fruit juices are topped off with Champagne to make festive, summery cocktails.
Tropical fruit juices are topped off with Champagne to make festive, summery cocktails.
Instead of place cards, table settings feature Hope Cards, each bearing words of inspiration.
Buffet choices include saltfish, plantains, coconut shrimp with mango sauce, seasonal vegetables, and curried chicken.
A nonalcoholic punch is made from hibiscus tea and papaya juice.
Tanya Willock carries out the grand finale, coconut cake with passionfruit sauce.
Served with ice cream and ducana, a type of sweet-potato pudding popular on Antigua.
Gathered around the table are (from left) Temidra Willock, Dylan Smith, Lendora Solomon, Genevieve Willock, Nova Morsch, Caroline Whelan, Charlotte Mary Semkus, Kericia Walker, Jari Willock, Tanya Willock, and Lindsay Quinlan.
Genevieve Willock with her daughters, Tanya and Temidra Willock, who is holding her daughter, Nova Morsch.
Genevieve Willock with her granddaughter, Nova Morsch.
Guest Kericia Walker strolls near Wainscott Pond.
Charlotte Mary Semkus lets her hair down.
Family friend Lendora Solomon.
Temidra Willock with guest Caroline Whelan at the buffet.
