RELISH, Orange County's Premier Immersive Food, Wine & Spirits Experience, Returns for Three-Day Celebration

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown is on for RELISH, Orange County's premier immersive food, wine and spirits experience, created by Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen and Celebrity Event Planner Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events. Returning for its second year, RELISH will bring together acclaimed culinary talent, celebrated chefs, world-class wines and spirits, and immersive experiences for an unforgettable three-day epicurean celebration, October 2–4.

"Get ready for an unparalleled gastronomic experience, beginning with the Opening Night Cocktail Party and Grand Tasting that will delight your taste buds and give a stunning preview of what's to come," said Chef Gwen. "We love bringing people together around unforgettable, highly-curated immersive culinary experiences that are designed to foster meaningful connection," added Event Planner Hirsty.

RELISH offers a rare opportunity to mingle with some of the most celebrated names in the industry, including: 

• Geoffrey Zakarian | World-renowned chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and author
• Scott Conant | Award-winning chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and author
• Sherry Yard | James Beard award–winning pastry chef
• Kat Turner | Executive chef, restaurateur, and TV personality
• Afrim Pristine | World's youngest maitre fromager, Canada's premier cheese expert
• Rebecca Rose Phillips | Certified sommelier, wine educator, and hospitality consultant
• Katie Chin | Award-winning author, TV personality, playwright
• Jamie Gwen | Celebrity chef and co-founder of RELISH

Saturday delivers a day of culinary discovery, beginning with Fashion + Food at ANQI at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza, featuring a luncheon and meet-and-greet with Chefs Zakarian and Conant. At The Park Club, guests can explore The Art of Cheese & Wine with Afrim Pristine before the day culminates with the RELISH Culinary Icons Dinner + Sip & Savor Cocktail Hour, an intimate multi-course experience featuring Zakarian, Conant and Yard.

Sunday at VEA begins with RELISH Burgers + Bubbles Brunch, featuring Chefs Yard and Turner, followed by RELISH in Wellness, a restorative experience blending mindfulness, nourishing cuisine and wellness activities.

RELISH is honored to partner with premier partners, including VEA Newport Beach, The Park Club, Visit Newport Beach, Travel Costa Mesa, Kaiser Permanente, South Coast Plaza, Bloomingdale's, Veuve Clicquot, Modern Luxury Riviera Orange County and more.

Individual tickets and event packages are available at RelishFoodWine.com. Follow @relishfoodwine on Instagram for event updates, chef spotlights and behind-the-scenes moments.

Media Contact:
Christina Parisi, [email protected]

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