Compère Lapin Charity Diner
For an evening of award-winning taste with authentic, locally sourced cuisine, join Compère Lapin for their one-night-only collaborative charity dinner.
Iconic chef Nina Compton will host a four-course meal to benefit the Sir John Compton Memorial Foundation. This special dinner will invite three renowned chefs—Tristen Epps-Long, Camari Mick, and Rawlston Williams—to collaborate on this exquisite dining experience. Mark your calendars for the benefit dinner, which will be taking place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24. This is an experience you do not want to miss.
About Compère Lapin
Compère Lapin is located in the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Nina Compton, owner and chef, won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South in 2018. Compère Lapin focuses on traditional, unique, and personal cuisine reflecting Chef Compton's life and career. They have a plethora of comforting foods and an impressive selection of wines.
The Dinner
The four-course meal, crafted by the night's four talented chefs, included notes of Creole, Caribbean, and French flavors, combined to make for a memorable dining experience. Dishes include the following:
SMALL BITES
Dasheen Puff/Geera/Cashew & Coconut Butter/Caviar
Gulf Oyster/Souskaye
Accra/Sauce Chien
Jollof Arancini
SAVORY
Coffee & Onion Ash Cured Cobia/Sauce Creole/Avocado
Chef Nina Compton
Vincentian Celebration of Corn
Chef Rawlston Williams
Whole Roasted Fish/Oil Down/Pigtails
Chef Tristen Epps-Long
SWEETS
Calypso Banana Foster Mille Feuille/Appleton Estate Rum Semifreddo
Chef Camari Mick
** Optional wine pairing available **
Sir John Compton Memorial Foundation
The Sir John Compton Memorial Foundation was established in honor of Chef Compton's father, who served as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. The foundation aims to build upon his contribution to the development of the nation's education system and to continue his efforts to provide educational opportunities for deserving young St. Lucians. This dinner will contribute to the foundation's efforts to educate the youth of Saint Lucia for a vibrant and successful future.
Special Guest Chefs
Chef Tristen Epps, born to Trinidadian roots, developed his passion for international cuisine and flavors during his childhood spent traveling with his military mother. He recently earned the title
Chef Camari Mick, born to a Jamaican father and Brooklyn-raised mother, discovered baking as a child when she craved sweets her parents didn't make. What began as a weekend hobby turned into a passion that carried through high school, where she sold cupcakes and pies, and later into formal training in pastry arts in Philadelphia. Known for transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary desserts, her style blends refined technique with playful creativity. In 2020, Mick joined The Musket Room as Executive Pastry Chef after being discovered on Instagram. Today, she is a partner in The Musket Room's new all-day bakery, café, and restaurant, where she continues to create signature desserts while mentoring the next generation of BIPOC pastry talent.
Chef Rawlston Williams is the founder of The Food Sermon, a beloved Brooklyn restaurant inspired by the flavors of his native St. Vincent and the Grenadines. After moving to New York at the age of 10, he trained at the French Culinary Institute and blended his Caribbean roots with fine-dining techniques to create his signature, soulful cuisine. Known for dishes that honor heritage while embracing modern influences, Williams has built The Food Sermon into both a restaurant and a community hub. Beyond the kitchen, he is an advocate for his homeland, spearheading relief efforts for St. Vincent, and is currently working on his first cookbook showcasing the depth of Caribbean foodways, which is to be released in the spring of 2026.
Celebrating Education & Food
Join these incredible chefs for an unforgettable night celebrating cuisine and charity. By joining Compère Lapin on September 24, you are also joining their efforts to educate the young generation of St. Lucia. The night will offer an array of unique flavors and personal fulfillment. Mark your calendar and make your reservations for an unforgettable evening.
