The Shared Table
Family meals · Breakfast collections · Villa-friendly menus
Generous, gather-around-the-table food designed to make hosting easy.
FamiliesVilla guestsGroupsWeekend gatherings
Enquire about The Shared Table Caribbean-inspired food experiences
Personal chef
& catering service
— Tobago
Curated menus, grazing tables, intimate catering and beach delivery with setup — prepared with creativity and care, so you can spend less time fussing and more time enjoying the moment.
Replies within 24 hours · Serving Tobago & Trinidad island-wide
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Weekends & private events
Based in Tobago
Trinidad & other islands on request
Made-to-order
Every menu, every time
Beach delivery
Full setup & styling included
Caribbean-led
Local flavour, modern plating
For the moments that matter
Curated Caribbean-Inspired Food Experiences
Thoughtfully designed menus, grazing tables and intimate catering that bring people together — prepared with creativity and care, so you can spend less time fussing and more time enjoying the moment.
The Experiences
Four ways to gather, eat, and enjoy.
Every booking is custom-built around your guests, your space and the mood you want to create. Choose the experience that fits — Arlene will design the rest.
Cozy Table
Thoughtful meals for two or more
Date nights, relaxed evenings and small celebrations — plated with care.
CouplesSmall gatheringsStaycationsVacation dining
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Boutique Catering
Canapés · Tiny plates · Curated menus
Creative menus for intimate events that deserve more than a buffet line.
BirthdaysBridal showersWeddingsCorporatePrivate celebrations
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Unique sushi rolls · Beautifully arranged grazing
Caribbean-inspired sushi and grazing experiences designed to share.
WeddingsWelcome gatheringsCocktail eventsGroup experiences
Enquire about Caribbean Sushi & Island Grazing 
The Signature
Why people book Arlene again.
01
Caribbean at the centre
Local ingredients, island flavour and a modern plating eye — not generic catering.
02
Beach delivery & setup
From sandy picnics to waterfront events, I bring the food, styling and setup to your chosen spot.
03
Designed, not assembled
Each menu is built around the moment, the guests and the setting.
04
Made for hosting
Delivered ready to serve, so you can pour the drinks and actually sit down.
Meet the Food Designer
Hi, I'm Arlene.
I design Caribbean-inspired food experiences for people in Tobago and Trinidad (other destinations available on request) who care about how a meal looks, tastes and feels — but don't want the stress of doing it themselves.
From quiet dinners at home to bridal showers, villa weekends, beach picnics and corporate gatherings, every menu is built from scratch around your guests and your space. The result is food that feels personal, plating that feels considered, and a host who actually gets to enjoy the party.
I grew up around food made with patience and shared without ceremony — Sunday lunches that stretched into the evening, the kitchen never empty. That same spirit lives in every menu I design: Caribbean flavour, thoughtful plating, and the ease of hosting without the stress.
How it works
Simple from first message to last bite.
01
Reach out
Send a WhatsApp with your date, guest count and the kind of gathering you have in mind.
02
Design your menu
Arlene proposes a custom menu and quote — adjusted until it feels right for your moment.
03
Enjoy the day
Food arrives beautifully styled and ready to serve, with beach setup available. You pour the drinks.
This is for you if…
You'd rather host than cook.
Arlene is most loved by people who care about the details — and would rather spend the evening with their guests than in the kitchen.
- Families planning a relaxed weekend lunch or breakfast spread
- Villa guests who want food handled, beautifully, from day one
- Couples wanting a private dinner without leaving home
- Brides & hosts planning bridal showers and intimate weddings
- Birthdays, anniversaries and small private celebrations
- Beach picnics, waterfront gatherings and corporate events
From the kitchen
A taste of recent menus.
Questions
What people usually ask.
Let's design your menu
Tell Arlene about your gathering.
Based in Tobago and serving Trinidad on request. Share your date, the type of event and how many guests. You'll hear back within 24 hours.
Tobago-based · Trinidad & other islands on request · Replies within 24 hours
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