Palm Desert Food & Wine 2023

We return on March 24-26, 2023 with a 3-day experience that will feature a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and much more.

The fête begins with a James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon prepared by culinary virtuosos and will be followed by two days of grand tastings, where you can delight in delectable offerings from local and regional restaurants and sample more than 60 wines or enjoy unique craft brews, IPAs, and draught ciders.

Enjoy some of the most delicious offerings in the Coachella Valley, a destination where talent, sophistication, and unbelievable views blend to create the ultimate culinary event.

Schedule of Events / Click on the Name of the Event for a description

Thursday, March 23rd

For the Love of Cheese and Wine

• USCAP (201 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Unit 301 Palm Springs, CA 92262)
• 6:00 PM
• $75

Friday, March 24th

Celebrity Chef Reception

• Location TBD
• 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• $125

James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon

• The Gardens on El Paseo73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
• 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• $250

Saturday, March 25th

Saturday Grand Tastings

• The Gardens on El Paseo (73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260)
• Carte Blanche Access : 11 am.–2 pm / Exclusive chef demonstration; 10 a.m. –3 p.m.
• Grand Tastings - Premier Access: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. / General Access: Noon–3 p.m.
• Carte Blanche Access: $225/ General Access: $150

Aarti’s Date Paarti presented by California Dates

• The Gardens on El Paseo (73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260)
• 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• $75.00

An Evening with Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone

• Location TBD
• 6:00 PM VIP Meet & Greet | 7:00 PM General Admission
• VIP Reserved Seating: $400 / The VIP ticket includes a meet & greet with the chefs along with a signed cookbook.
• General Reserved Seating: $300

Sunday, March 26th

Sunday Brunch with Bubbles & Spritz

• 9:30 AM - 12 PM
• Reserved Seating: $165
  Ticket includes admission to the Sunday Grand Tastings (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

Sunday Grand Tastings featuring Curtis Stone

• The Gardens on El Paseo (73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260)
• 12:00 - 3:00 PM
• $125