Saturday, May 31, 2025

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380

The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase

Saturday
June 8, 2024
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center

1601 Lake Robbins Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & 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 & 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 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.

Official kick-off toast and Hall of Fame Induction at 6:45pm

 

VIP LUXURY LOUNGE

If the finer life is more your style, the lavish VIP Luxury Lounge is the place for you. Indulge in luxury with crème de la crème wine selections only available in this posh playground. Rub elbows with Wine & Food Week special guests, celebrities, media, and food judges throughout the evening. A culinary extravaganza for the decadent taste bud enthusiasts.

Plus 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. The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase is an adult playground indulging your senses. Slip into your finest attire and be in the company of serious wine enthusiasts and experts.

ATTIRE
Cocktail attire

IMPORTANT INFO
Tickets are all-inclusive. All food and beverage tastings are included in ticket price.
Must be 21+ to attend.

Tickets

The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase

General Admission Tickets

An adult wonderland of culinary creations and fine wines. Live action food preparations by accomplished chefs competing for the national coveted Chef of Chefs.
$150 + Online Convenience Fee: $6.94 + tax

The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase

Bayway Cadillac VIP Luxury Lounge Tickets

VIP Admission tickets include: All Inclusive Access to the event.
Plus, créme de la créme wines and special guests in an exclusive, intimate VIP area with seating. An adult wonderland of culinary creations and fine wines. Live action food preparations by accomplished chefs competing for the national coveted Chef of Chefs competition.
$200 + Online Convenience Fee: $8.14 + tax

2025 Competing Chefs

Vying for the coveted Chef of Chefs Culinary Award

Teddy Bouroncle

Ricardo Bravo

Jared Campbell

Edwin Chanas

Roger Altamirano, Gerardo Comancho, Renzo Orezzoli

Amanda Cusey

Ever De Pena

Renato De Pirro

Tim De St. Remy

Matthew Drennan

Paul Friedman

David Guerrero

Elizabeth Haper

Sumiyyah & Khaliq Harvey

Marvin He

Leo Huang

Richard Huber

Caty & Tom Johnston

Thomas Laczynski

Vinny Lantigua

Michael Lara

Kevin Le

Marcos Leal

Dominick Lee

Jonathan Lestingi

Adolfo Lopez

Nelia Shehaj

Nancy Manlove

Beatriz Martines

Kady Miller

Jasmin Moore

Edgar Morales

Esai Negrete

Courtney Nguyen

Young Nguyen

Vanguelis Pablopulos

Thomas Perez

Bielitski Prada

Anthony Regalado

Ivan Rodriguez

Clayton Shaw

Lena Trang

Mario Valdez

Irving Vásquez

Johnny Wesley

2025 Esteemed Judges

Tristen
Epps

Owner
Epps & Flow Culinary LLC

Stephanie Lamour

Program Director
Culinary Institute Lenotre

Bao
Ong

Restaurant Columnist
Houston Chronicle

Tanji
Patton

Host & Executive Producer
Good Taste with Tanji

Mai
Pham

Food/Wine/Travel Journalist
Femme Foodie

Carlos Ramos

Owner/Chef
Latin Bites

Sunil Srivastava

Owner/Chef
Verandah

Katie
Stone

President
The Cleverley Stone Foundation

David Skinner

Owner/Executive Chef
Eculent Liquid Lab

Jeremiah Tallerine

Chief Executive Officer
Bravado Spice

Laura Landsbaum

Digital Media Editor
PaperCity The Woodlands

Alternate

Kevin
Lee

Restaurateur


Alternate

2025 Bounty of Bubbles

  • Avissi Prosecco
  • Banfi Brut
  • Bottlerocket Spritz
  • Candoni Prosecco Extra Dry
  • Candoni Prosecco Rosé
  • Fre Sparkling Brut
  • Riondo Prosecco
  • Riondo Rose
  • Rosa Regale Rose
  • Stella Rosa Prosecco

Plus exquisite table of premium bubbles provided by H-E-B.

2025 VIP Wine List

2025 Partners

@WineAndFoodWeek

#WFW2025