21st Annual Meet the Chefs

Meet the Chefs

Love good food and wine? You won’t want to miss Meet the Chefs, one of San Diego’s best food and wine events. This exquisite culinary experience treats over 350 guests to sample signature dishes from over a dozen premier restaurants and chefs in San Diego, complemented by an extensive selection of wines and champagne. The Hilton’s poolside area lends a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy an afternoon of fantastic food, wine, auction items, opportunity drawings, and live music by Legal Tender. All proceeds raised will directly benefit Casa de Amparo.

VIP Reception & General Admission – $225

Relax in a private indoor setting that includes an exclusive live auction, champagne and wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, valet parking and admission to the main event. VIP Reception takes place from 12:30pm-1:30pm, then transitions into the general admission event.

General Admission – $150

Sample signature dishes paired with premium wines as you enjoy live music by Legal Tender and bidding on exciting auction items. General admission 1:30-4:30pm.

For questions or more information, please contact Christine Ciccosanti at (760) 566-3560 or cciccosanti@casadeamparo.org.

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