Gourmand Culinary Package
Thursday, March 22
An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul at Toscana Country Club "Chef Experience"
1 ‒ 4 p.m.
Featuring Aarti Sequeira, author, host of Aarti Party, and lead judge on Guy's Grocery Games, and Eric Wadlund, Executive Chef Toscana Country Club, cookbook author, PBS Great Chefs of America, and multiple award-winning chef.
Cook, taste, laugh, and learn from chefs Aarti Sequeira and Eric Wadlund, making memories that will last a lifetime. This intimate experience includes sipping delicious wine and spending two hours in the kitchen watching, talking and assisting the chefs as they prepare the incredible meal you will enjoy that evening.
Cocktail Reception and Dinner
6 p.m.
Experience the vibrant culinary landscape of India, where every dish has a story and old traditions are celebrated next to new voices. Start your evening with a cocktail reception followed by a remarkable four-course dinner paired with exceptional wines sure to capture the heart and soul of the city.
Friday, March 23
James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon – front row seats featuring Gail Simmons, author, Food & Wine's special projects director, and judge on Bravo's Top Chef
11:30 a.m. ‒2 p.m.
Just like any good wine, cheese, or cast-iron skillet, the James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon, a special feature of Palm Desert Food & Wine, only gets better and better each year. The lineup of James Beard Award–winning authors, Bravo Top Chefs, and celebrity chefs that will be attending the 2018 event hail from California and across the country and include Laura Werlin, one of the country's foremost authorities on cheese and a James Beard Award–winning author of six books on the subject; Richard Blais, chef, restaurateur, James Beard Award–nominated author of Try This at Home and So Good, and podcast host of "Starving for Attention"; Fabio Viviani, acclaimed chef, culinary personality, restaurateur, cookbook author, and winner of Top Chef's Fan Favorite title; and Zac Young, named one of the top 10 pastry chefs in America in 2015, creator of viral dessert sensation The PieCaken, finalist on Bravo's Top Chef: Just Desserts, and pastry director of Craveable Hospitality Group.
MENU
First Course
Laura Werlin – Tasting and pairing of three cheeses and two wines
Second Course
Richard Blais – Lobster salad sliders on buttery New England-style brioche buns, topped with California caviar and garlicky Green Goddess dressing
Third Course
Fabio Viviani – Braised short rib, yuzu & sea urchin gremolata, finger lime caviar
Fourth Course
Zac Young – "Molten" carrot cake
Friday, March 23
Palm Desert Food & Wine Celebrity Chef Reception at location to be announced
6‒8 p.m.
Mix and mingle with Gail Simmons, judge on Bravo's Top Chef and other celebrity chefs to be announced.
Saturday, March 24
Premier Grand Tasting with Zac Young's "Cakery"
10‒11 a.m.
Join Zac Young from 10 to 11 a.m. for an up-close look at how to create Instagram-worthy cakes from scratch. Learn how to ice and frost cake layers for a smooth and seamless look and listen while Zac shares tricks and hacks for decorating scrumptious treats to eat and share on social media. From disco dust to drip cakes, Zac will cover it all!
11 a.m. ‒4 p.m.
The Premier Grand Tasting ticket will also include early entrance to the grand tasting event, special tastings, and an exclusive celebrity chef demonstration with Gail Simmons, author, Food & Wine's special projects director, and judge on Bravo's Top Chef (includes book signing).
Sunday, March 25
Premier Grand Tasting with Valerie Gordon's "Chocolate Decadence"
10‒11 a.m.
Join Valerie Gordon, Los Angeles' renowned chocolatier and owner of Valerie Confections, for a sweet start at her inaugural "Chocolate Decadence." From 10 to 11 a.m. you will learn and taste as she whips, pours, and dips decadent chocolate treats.
11 a.m. ‒ 4 p.m.
The Premier Grand Tasting ticket will also include early entrance to the grand tasting event, special tastings, and an exclusive celebrity chef demonstration with Aarti Sequeira, author, host of Aarti Party and lead judge on Guy's Grocery Games (includes book signing).
ADDITIONAL PACKAGE EXPERIENCES INCLUDE
Signed copy of every celebrity chef cookbook
VIP Lounge access during Grand Tasting events
There is only one Gourmand Package available and it is a two person package.
Gourmand Package Value: $4,240
Gourmand Package Price: $2,500
For more information or to book your package, call us at 760-325-2333, ext. 261.
You may also submit a Contact Us Form and someone will respond shortly.
Please mention promo code GOURMAND CULINARY PACKAGE.
Cancellation policy: If for any reason you must cancel your stay, the Food & Wine Culinary Package is non-refundable.
Click Here For Contact Us Form
EACH TICKET PURCHASED WILL PROVIDE 35 MEALS TO COACHELLA VALLEY'S FIND FOOD BANK.
Because alcohol will be served, you must be at least 21 years of age to attend Palm Desert Food & Wine™ events and to enter the tent. No accommodations are available for individuals under 21 years of age.
Epicurean Culinary Package
Thursday, March 22
An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul at Toscana Country Club "Cocktail Reception and Dinner"
6 p.m.
Featuring Aarti Sequeira, author, host of Aarti Party, and lead judge on Guy's Grocery Games, and Eric Wadlund, Executive Chef Toscana Country Club, cookbook author, PBS Great Chefs of America, and multiple award-winning chef.
Experience the vibrant culinary landscape of India, where every dish has a story and old traditions are celebrated next to new voices. Start your evening with a cocktail reception followed by a remarkable four-course dinner paired with exceptional wines sure to capture the heart and soul of the city.
Friday, March 23
James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon – front row seats
featuring Gail Simmons, author, Food & Wine's special projects director, and judge on Bravo's Top Chef
11:30 a.m. ‒2 p.m.
Just like any good wine, cheese, or cast-iron skillet, the James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon, a special feature of Palm Desert Food & Wine, only gets better and better each year. The lineup of James Beard Award–winning authors, Bravo Top Chefs, and celebrity chefs that will be attending the 2018 event hail from California and across the country and include Laura Werlin, one of the country's foremost authorities on cheese and a James Beard Award–winning author of six books on the subject; Richard Blais, chef, restaurateur, James Beard Award–nominated author of Try This at Home and So Good, and podcast host of "Starving for Attention"; Fabio Viviani, acclaimed chef, culinary personality, restaurateur, cookbook author, and winner of Top Chef's Fan Favorite title; and Zac Young, named one of the top 10 pastry chefs in America in 2015, creator of viral dessert sensation The PieCaken, finalist on Bravo's Top Chef: Just Desserts, and pastry director of Craveable Hospitality Group.
MENU
First Course
Laura Werlin – Tasting and pairing of three cheeses and two wines
Second Course
Richard Blais – Lobster salad sliders on buttery New England-style brioche buns, topped with California caviar and garlicky Green Goddess dressing
Third Course
Fabio Viviani – Braised short rib, yuzu & sea urchin gremolata, finger lime caviar
Fourth Course
Zac Young – "Molten" carrot cake
Friday, March 23
Palm Desert Food & Wine Celebrity Chef Reception at location to be announced
6‒8 p.m.
Mix and mingle with Gail Simmons, judge on Bravo's Top Chef and other celebrity chefs to be announced.
Saturday, March 24
Premier Grand Tasting with Zac Young's "Cakery"
10‒11 a.m.
Join Zac Young from 10 to 11 a.m. for an up-close look at how to create Instagram-worthy cakes from scratch. Learn how to ice and frost cake layers for a smooth and seamless look and listen while Zac shares tricks and hacks for decorating scrumptious treats to eat and share on social media. From disco dust to drip cakes, Zac will cover it all!
11 a.m. ‒4 p.m.
The Premier Grand Tasting ticket will also include early entrance to the grand tasting event, special tastings, and an exclusive celebrity chef demonstration with Gail Simmons, author, Food & Wine's special projects director, and judge on Bravo's Top Chef (includes book signing).
Sunday, March 25
Premier Grand Tasting with Valerie Gordon's "Chocolate Decadence"
10‒11 a.m.
Join Valerie Gordon, Los Angeles' renowned chocolatier and owner of Valerie Confections, for a sweet start at her inaugural "Chocolate Decadence." From 10 to 11 a.m. you will learn and taste as she whips, pours, and dips decadent chocolate treats.
11 a.m. ‒ 4 p.m.
The Premier Grand Tasting ticket will also include early entrance to the grand tasting event, special tastings, and an exclusive celebrity chef demonstration with Aarti Sequeira, author, host of Aarti Party and lead judge on Guy's Grocery Games (includes book signing).
ADDITIONAL PACKAGE EXPERIENCES INCLUDE
Signed copy of every celebrity chef cookbook
VIP Lounge access during Grand Tasting events
Each Epicurean Package is a two person package.
Epicurean Package Value for two: $2,240
Epicurean Package Price for two: $1,500
For more information or to book your package, call us at 760-325-2333, ext. 261.
You may also submit a Contact Us Form and someone will respond shortly.
Please mention promo code EPICUREAN CULINARY PACKAGE.
Cancellation policy: If for any reason you must cancel your stay, the Food & Wine Culinary Package is non-refundable.
Click Here For Contact Us Form
EACH TICKET PURCHASED WILL PROVIDE 35 MEALS TO COACHELLA VALLEY'S FIND FOOD BANK.
Because alcohol will be served, you must be at least 21 years of age to attend Palm Desert Food & Wine™ events and to enter the tent. No accommodations are available for individuals under 21 years of age.