MEET THE TEAM
A common saying about a successful business is, "location, location, location!" Antigua has no shortage of beautiful locations, but a restaurant can’t survive on that alone.
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A restaurant is only as good as the sum of its parts. The ambiance sets the tone with music, lighting and decor. The menus must entice with originality, consistency, fresh ingredients and elegant flavors. And nothing can be achieved without a good team. As they say, teamwork makes the dream work.
Our talented staff is skilled, dedicated and caring. The service is always personable and professional.
We are committed to making your experience at Colibri memorable, and we couldn’t do it without our fabulous team.
Didier Deleau - OWNER
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Searching for a change of pace after living in Paris and London, Didier arrived in Antigua in 2001 as Food & Beverage manager for Blue Waters hotel. He fell in love with the Island and made it his home. After opening HQ2 in Nelson's Dockyard with Nick & Eric, he ventured to create his own vision, The Gallery in English Harbour. It was an instant success and became the hotspot among locals and yachties for many years. After losing the lease unexpectedly, Didier moved on to run some of the top restaurants in Antigua: The Tides, Cloggy's, Catherine's Cafe, Boom and the Admiral's Inn. His wife Leah inspired him to finally realize his dream, and in 2018, they found the perfect location for what would become Colibri. The rest is history in the making...
Florence Lebellegard - CHEF
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Chef Flo moved from France to Guadeloupe in 1999, where she immersed herself in the rich traditions of Créole cuisine, mastering its distinctive spices and flavors. Over five years, she worked her way up from La Frégate to head chef at Le Pirate Caribéen. Her passion for travel then took her to China, where she spent three years as head chef at the French brasserie Café Montmartre. Missing the Caribbean, she returned in 2007 as head chef of HQ Restaurant in Nelson’s Dockyard. It was then that Flo and Didier became friends. She went on to lead the kitchens at C&C Wine House and Cecilia’s High Point Café before joining Colibri in 2019. From running the lunch service, to sous-chef, she finally took over as head chef in 2023. Her cuisine is gourmande, authentic, and full of flavor. With her infectious energy and joy, she inspires her team and brings every dish to life.
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THE TEAM
Working in hospitality for the past 20 years on the Island, Didier has befriended and worked with Antigua’s finest in the business, and some still work with him today at Colibri.
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At the heart of our restaurant is a passionate and talented kitchen team dedicated to creating exceptional culinary experiences. Sheneka, Corey, Simone, Damian, David and Delon work tirelessly to bring bold flavors and beautiful presentations to your table.
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The floor team is the pride of Colibri. Shanic, Berlinette, Michele, Kehomi, Samia, Anthonia, Shanise, Marsha, Daniel, Stacia and Kareem are simply the best when it comes to customer service: professional yet fun, attentive yet discreet, and always with a warm smile. Come as guests, leave as friends.
