20 Years of Showcasing Culinary Artisans Annual Celebrate the Craft April 16, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

With a tradition of culinary innovation, California is rich in extraordinary agricultural abundance. Now in its 20th iteration, gourmets converge each year in beautiful La Jolla for a unique celebration of the region’s bounty and craftsmanship. For two decades Celebrate the Craft continues to be one of Southern California’s premier showcases for locally grown ingredients, innovative cooking, and winemaking.

Featuring California's Finest Food Artisans

For twenty years, The Lodge at Torrey Pines has presented one of Southern California’s premier food festivals created to showcase regionally grown ingredients, the finest chefs, food artisans, wine, and craft beer. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Ecology Center.

20th Annual Celebrate the Craft
April 16, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exclusive VIP Experience

Join us in the Gamble Suite for a private seating area to relax and sample exclusive reserve wines from the featured wineries. Sip, savor and unwind with beautiful views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

- VIP EXPERIENCE SOLD OUT -

Celebrate the Craft Room Package

Guests can extend their experience with a night stay which includes two general admission tickets to Celebrate the Craft and a Signature room. You can also upgrade your stay with a Palisade room overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

- ROOM PACKAGE SOLD OUT -

Celebrate the Craft Room Package includes one night stay on April 16, 2023, two general admission tickets to Celebrate the Craft event (approx. retail value $500). Must book directly with resort using code CTC2023 and be 21+ with valid ID. Offer subject to availability and cancellation and may not be combined with other discounts or promos; other restrictions may apply.

Featured Producers

Local chefs, farmers, ranchers, vintners and brewers come together for an annual celebration of the very best of California's culinary offerings. Featured producers at Celebrate the Craft include:

Kaitlyn Weber
Executive Sous Chef, The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Jeff Jackson
Corporate Culinary Advisor, Evans Hotels

Roberto Alcocer
Chef/Owner, Valle and Malva

Jacob Bartlett
Co-Owner/Chef, Mastiff Sausage Company

Drew Deckman
Michelin Star Chef, Deckman's en el Mogor

Chris Gentile
Rancho Valencia

Flor Franco
Indulge Specialty Event Catering

Doug Settle
The Ecology Center

Jack Fisher
Owner/Chef, Jack Fisher Confections

Greg Frey Jr
Executive Chef, Golden Door

Eric Gallerstein
Co-Owner/Chef, Mastiff Sausage Company

Jason Knibb
Executive Chef, Nine-Ten

Aly Lyng
Pastry Chef, George's at The Cove

Tim "TK" Kolanko
Executive Chef, Urban Kitchen Group

Shihomi Borillo
Kinme

Brad Wise
Fort Oak

Jarrod Moiles
Corporate Executive Chef, Pacifica Enterprises

Javier Plascencia
Executive Chef, Finca Altozano and Animalón

Mike Reidy
The Fishery

Andrew Spurgin
Chef/Owner, Andrew Spurgin Bespoke Event Styling & Menu Design

Jojo Ruiz
Executive Chef and Partner, Clique Hospitality's Lionfish and Serẽa

Travis Swikard
Callie

Andrade Farms
Robert Andrade

Brandt Beef
Joanie Hernandez

Bread & Cie
Charles Kaufmann & Rose Moore

Catalina Offshore
Dan Nattrass

Coleman Farms
Romeo Coleman

Dassi Family Farms
Patrick Dassi

De Bruin Provisions
Steve DeBruin

Del Rio Beans
Mike Reeske

Dent Corn
Southern California

Drake Family Farms
Dr. Dan Drake

Girl & Dug Farm
Aaron Choi, Owner

Golden Door Farms
Greg Frey

Kuro Wagyu
Shane Lindsay

Liberty Ducks
Jennifer Reichardt

McGrath Family Farm
Phil and Havilah McGrath

Pacific Shellfish
Nick Lorenz

PureFish
Shahin Mobine

Schaner Family Farms
Peter Schaner

Stehly Farms Organics
Noel Stehly

TAJ Farms
Jack Ford

Temecula Olive Oil Company
Temecula, CA

Tzaddik Farm
Nathan Rakov

Ancient Peaks
Santa Margarita, California

Daou Family Estates
Paso Robles, California

Duckhorn Vineyards
Napa Valley, California

Far Niente/Nickel & Nickel
Oakville, California

Frog’s Leap Winery
Rutherford, California

Grgich Hills Estate
Rutherford, California

Jackson Family Wines
Santa Rosa, California

Linked Vineyards
Santa Rosa, California

Merry Edwards Winery
Sebastopol, California

Navarro Vineyards and Winery
Philo, California

 

Louis Pommery
Sonoma California

Silver Oaks Cellars
Napa, California

Tablas Creek Vineyard
Paso Robles, California

ZD Wines
Napa, California

AleSmith Brewing Company
Peter Zien

Raging Cider
Dave Carr

Rough Draft Brewery
Jeff Silver

You & Yours Distilling Co.
Laura Johnson

San Diego Mixology
Mike Yen

Celebrate the Craft is subject to availability, capacity limitations, and weather conditions. All sales are final. There are no refunds, cancellations or retroactive discounts. All guests must be over 21 with valid photo ID. Additional gratuities are not expected. Sales Tax is not included. Hotel reserves the right to refuse service in accordance with applicable laws.

*Celebrate the Craft Room Package must include one night stay on April 16, 2023, and includes two general admission tickets to Celebrate the Craft event. Must book directly with resort using code CTC2023 and be 21+ with valid ID. Offer subject to availability and cancellation and may not be combined with other discounts or promos; other restrictions may apply.

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