Chefs of the 2021 Pacific Wine + Food Classic

Culinary Director & Executive Chef Amy Lebrun, Fermentation Farm

Chef John Park, Toast and Golden Foodie Awards “Chef of the Year” 2019 

Chef Brian Huskey, The Jetty, Private chef and Top Chef Season 11 

Chef Rob Wilson, Glasspar and Orange Coast Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2021 

Chef Linda Johnson, Filomena's Italian Kitchen and Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible” 

Chef Paige Riordan, Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge 

Chef Shachi Mehra, Adya, and Food Network’s “Chopped” winner and Golden Foodie Awards “Rising Star Chef of the Year 2019” 

Chef Joe Youkhan, co-founder and National Director of Culinary Operations of Western Hospitality Group, co-founder of SmörBurgers, and a Champion of the Food Network’s “Chopped!”  

Chef Leo Razo, Villa Roma and Cambalache, World Paella Championship winner 

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga, Descanso 

Chef David Shofner, Fable & Spirit and Golden Foodie Awards “Best New Restaurant 2019” 

Chef Joel Gutierrez, Lido Bottle Works 

Chef Leandro Bongarra, The Peninsula Lounge 

Chef Ugo Allesina, Prego 

Chef Karla Vasquez, Chelas Mexican Kitchen 

Chef Eloy Matias, Muldoon’s Irish Pub 

Chef Eddie Hyman, The Country Club  

Chef Sergio Rocha, Playa Mesa 

Chef Filippo Piccini, Bottega Angelina – Ristorante, Mercato & Il Bar 

Leslie Nguyen, Miss Mini Donuts 

Chef Andrea Machuca, BXCR Wine Bar 

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, The Yellow Chilli and Famous Indian celebrity chef, entrepreneur and television personality. 

Chef Julie Thomas, Sweet Surrender Specialty Desserts and Pastries 

Wing Lam, Wahoo’s Fish Tacos 

Chef Matthew Vaillette, Olea - Saturday Only 

Chef Rich Mead, Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens - Sunday Only and Golden Foodie Awards “Chef of the Year 2017” 

Chef Ernie Alvarado, Urbana – One Day Only 

Chef Jorge Valines, LSXO and Bluegold 

Chef Adrian de La Torre, Rancho Capistrano Winery 

Chef Noe Moreno, True Food Kitchen

Culinary Director & Executive Chef Amy Lebrun, Fermentation Farm 

Chef Gilbert Laurie, Pacific Hideaway

The Caviar Co. will be hosting a caviar experience to remember.  

Glasspar will be hosting a delicious oyster bar with an incredible array of oysters and caviar from The Caviar Co. 

One World Meat Company will be showcasing a premier culinary experiences and supporting participating restaurants with its all-natural Southern California raised and sourced Brandt Beef. "We are excited to be part of the Pacific Wine and Food Festival supporting local chefs and restaurateurs. Our organization is ready to support the hospitality community and make this a great event for all," said Andre Bushaw, General Manager, One World Meat Company. 

WAVE Gourmet Burgers - signature gourmet Cali Smash Sliders (special bun, homemade WAVE Sauce, lettuce, tomato, beef or plant-based beyond patty, cheese). Beef & Vegetarian, made fresh on-site. 

Chef Leo Razo from Villa Roma and Cambalache will be mixing up his award-winning giant paella. 

Bottega Angelina-Ristorante, Mercato & Il Bar - Fresh Napolitana Pizza made on site. 

Lover Boards - Charcuterie Tasting Table Experience 

Melissa's Fresh Produce Tropical Fruit Bar  

Desserts: 

Miss Mini Donuts - Touch of Fall Mini Donuts 

Sweet Surrender Specialty Desserts and Pastries - Elegant Fall dessert flavors 

Porsche is excited to be the official automotive sponsor. Feel what it would be like to race a Porsche with their racing simulators and check out the new Porsche on display. Porsche will also host a food experience 

** Restaurants, Chefs and Food are subject to change