Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:00pm
Welcome to the Wine and Food Week, one of the most talked about weeks in food. Featuring multiple events, hundreds of domestic and international wineries, the celebration of craft beer and spirits, local culinary legends and nationally acclaimed chefs. Prepare your tastebuds for the best food and wine event of the year.
Treat your family like friends and your friends like family! We are so excited to celebrate 21 years of Wine and Food Week.
We are inspired by you and the great group of patrons who come back and join the fun with us year after year. We hope you have the best experience ever. That inspires us to continue to bring you even more and unexpected elements in the future.
Schedule:
7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting and Chef Showcase
Has been touted as one of the most spectacular wine and culinary events in the country. A culinary extravaganza for the decadent taste bud enthusiasts. Food as art, you’ll enjoy chef demonstrations and culinary offerings from 35 restaurants competing to be the winner of the Chef of Chefs Culinary Awards, as voted by an esteemed panel of judges. Featuring hundreds of wines, The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting and Chef Showcase presents guests with the opportunity to slip into their finest attire and be in the company of serious wine enthusiasts and outstanding culinary talent.
After the official kick-off toast at 6:45pm – guests enter the grand ballroom open to enjoy an around the world experience through your taste buds. Start your experience at the Bubbles Cove and enjoy hours of enjoyment followed by the grand announcement of the Chef of Chefs award-winners. At the closing ceremony, the Winner of the Chef of Chefs Culinary Awards, as voted by an esteemed panel of judges, will take home the Waterford Crystal Chef of Chefs trophy and $5,000 cash prize. For the serious wine enthusiast, you’ll want to upgrade to the Bayway Cadillac VIP Luxury Lounge. Crème de la crème wine selections for discerning palates are offered in swank surroundings within a private lounging area.
