Annual Celebrate the Craft April 27, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
With a tradition of culinary innovation, California is rich in extraordinary agricultural abundance. Gourmets converge each year in beautiful La Jolla for a unique celebration of the region’s bounty and craftsmanship. Celebrate the Craft has been one of Southern California’s premier showcases for locally grown ingredients, innovative cooking and winemaking.
Join us as these artisans come together for an annual celebration of the very best of California’s culinary offerings.
Tickets now on sale!
Featuring California's Finest Food Artisans
For more than two decades, 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.
All proceeds will be donated to The Ecology Center.
General Admission: $275 (plus tax and fees)
Exclusive VIP Experience
Join us in the Gamble Suite for a private seating area to relax and sample exclusive reserve wines from featured wineries. Enjoy special food tastings from top chefs, interact with a portrait watercolor artist, create your own personalized wine blend to take home, and take in stunning views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course. Plus, receive an exclusive giveaway bag filled with fresh produce and a recipe or note from the chef, adding a special touch to this unforgettable experience.
VIP Experience: $400 (plus tax and fees)
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.
Starting at $695 (plus taxes and fees)
*Celebrate the Craft Room Package includes one night stay on April 27, 2025, two general admission tickets to Celebrate the Craft event (retail value $550). Must book directly with resort using code CTC2025 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.
2025 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:
Roberto Alcocer
Executive Chef, Valle
Paul Arias
Executive Chef, Blue Bridge Hospitality
Pete Balistreri
Owner, P. Balistreri Salumi
Shihomi Borillo
Owner, Kinme
Drew Deckman
Michelin Star Chef and Owner, Deckman's Restaurant Group
Jack Fisher
Chef and Owner, Jack Fisher Confections
James Foran
Pastry Chef, Grossmont College
Brian Redzikowski
Executive Chef, Kettner Exchange
Christopher Rossi
Chef, Vega Vineyard and Farm
Trey Foshee
Chef and Partner, George's at the Cove
Greg Frey Jr.
Executive Chef and Farmer, Golden Door
Eric Gallerstein
Chef and Owner, Mastiff Sausage Company
Sydney Imlay
Chef de Cuisine, Kingfisher
Jason Knibb
Executive Chef, Nine-Ten
Masafumi 'Masa' Kojima
Executive Chef, George's at the Cove
Tim "TK" Kolanko
Corporate Chef and Partner, Urban Kitchen Group
Jojo Ruiz
Executive Chef, Clique Hospitality
Claudia Sandoval
Chef/Owner, Claudia Sandoval Productions
Jarrod Moiles
Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage, Pacifica Real Estate Services Inc.
Mike Reidy
Chef de Cuisine, The Fishery
Ronnie Schwandt
Corporate Executive Sous Chef, Blue Bridge Hospitality
Doug Settle
Executive Chef, The Ecology Center
Matt Sramek
Corporate Executive Chef, Blue Bridge Hospitality
Travis Swikard
Chef and Owner, Callie
Cameron Ingle
Executive Chef, Marisi
Vincent Schofield
Chef, Small Barn
Kevin Alvarado
Kinme, Executive Chef
Bloom Family Farms
Jeff Bloom
Brandt Beef
Joani Hernandez
Bread & Cie
Charles Kaufman & Rose Moore
Coleman Family Farms
Romeo & Gillian Coleman
Dassi Family Farm
Patrick & Jennifer Dassi
Drake Family Farms
Dr. Dan Drake
El Faro Seafood
Raul Mora
Thompson Heritage Ranch
Fishbone
Dan Nattrass
Golden Door Farms
Greg Frey Jr.
J.R. Organics Farm
Rodriguez Family
K&K Ranch
Terri Kashima
Liberty Ducks
Jim Reichardt
McGrath Family Farm
Phil & Havilah McGrath
Temecula Olive Oil Company
Konyn Farms
Pacific Shellfish
Judd & Mary Anne Brown
PureFish
Shahin Mobine
Schaner Family Farms
Peter Schaner
TAJ Farms
Jack Ford
Tzaddik Farms
Nathan Rakov
Stehly Farms Organic
Noel Stehly
Vega Vineyard and Farms
Jimmy Loizides
Ancient Peaks
Stephanie Metzler
DAOU Family Estates
Eryn Schnitzler
Far Niente Winery
Bruce Mooers
Cakebread Winery
Tasha Elkovich
Golden Door
Greg Frey Jr.
Vega Vineyards and Farms
Steve Clifton
Jackson Family Wines
Debra Katz
Copper Cane Wines & Provisions
Trever Frerking
HALL Wines
Erin Hamada
Navarro Vineyards & Winery
Val & Dan Doran
Markham Vineyards
Mandie Joplin
Niner Wine Estate
Tucker Spear
Silver Oak Cellars
Nate Weis
Tablas Creek Vineyard
Jason Haas
ZD Wines
Leah Zanetell
Pahlmeyer
Micheelle Christman
AleSmith Brewing Company
Peter Zien
Burgeon Beer Company
Dustin Puskar
Sons & Dotters
Brent Dotters
Thorn Brewing Company
Liam Fleet
Illustrator
Kelly Maryanski
Robin Henkel Trio
Robin Henkel
The Ecology Center
Jonathan Zaidman
Wine Militia
The Wheel Stoneware
Michael Totah
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 27, 2025, and includes two general admission tickets to Celebrate the Craft event. Must book directly with resort using code CTC2025 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.
