Southern California’s Premier Culinary Festival Returns September 25 & 26, 2026 with an All-Star Lineup of 46 Acclaimed Chefs
(Manhattan Beach, CA) – Southern California’s culinary scene is set to take center stage as Event Founder & Producer Shelby Russell and Culinary Curator & Host Chef Neal Fraser proudly announce the return of the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine, Southern California’s premier luxury coastal culinary festival. Taking place on Friday, September 25, 2026, and Saturday, September 26, 2026, the highly anticipated two-night celebration will feature an all-star lineup of 46 Best Chefs and debut at its exciting new home, westdrift Manhattan Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel.
Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine is a spectacular two-night strolling culinary extravaganza with two Grand Tasting Celebrations on Friday, September 25, 2026, and Saturday, September 26, 2026. Each evening will bring together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup of 23 of the best chefs and restaurants each night, illustrious wineries, premier spirits, handcrafted cocktails, craft breweries, curated selection of non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment, and much more.
The 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine will be held at its exciting new home, westdrift Manhattan Beach, a celebrated culinary destination that blends East Coast sophistication with laid-back California cool. Situated on 26 expansive acres just three miles from LAX, the 393-room luxury resort provides an exceptional setting for Southern California’s premier luxury coastal culinary festival, featuring a nine-hole golf course, a lush resort-style pool, CrossFit-inspired fitness center, and the acclaimed JUTE Coastal Bar + Kitchen.
Tickets are on sale now for the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine.. Guests are encouraged to purchase early and begin planning an unforgettable weekend of world-class culinary experiences, exceptional wines and spirits, luxury accommodations, and the relaxed sophistication of beautiful Manhattan Beach. Exclusive Hotel Packages at westdrift Manhattan Beach are also available, inviting guests to stay, sip, savor, and experience Southern California’s premier luxury coastal culinary festival all weekend long.
Manhattan Beach Food & Wine’s event beneficiary is Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP). Long co-chaired by chef Marcus Samuelsson, C•CAP is a workforce development nonprofit that provides underserved teens pathways to pursue careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Annually, C•CAP provides culinary, job and life skills in 186 schools across the United States across the entire state of Arizona, as well as in Baltimore, Camden, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City & Long Island, Newark, Philadelphia, suburban Maryland, and Washington DC.
This year’s Partners include Delta Air Lines as the official Airline, westdriftManhattan Beach as the official Host Hotel, San Pellegrino as the official Water, Chef Works as the officialHospitality Apparel, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove as the official Kitchen Appliance, and Southern California Restaurant Design Group as the official Commercial Kitchen Designer.
Ticket Information: The 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, and Saturday, September 26, 2026, and this is a 21+ event. A DELTA VIP Early Entry Pass will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Regular Admission will be from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Early Bird Tickets to the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine are ON-SALE NOW.For more information on this year’s 2026 Hotel Packages and to purchase Early Bird Tickets today, please visit www.ManhattanBeachFoodandWine.com.
Transportation and Parking: Guests are encouraged to utilize car services as the event serves alcoholic beverages. Walking to the event is also encouraged, with valet parking, self-parking, and street parking available at the westdrift Manhattan Beach.
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ABOUT MANHATTAN BEACH FOOD & WINE:
Manhattan Beach Food & Wine is Southern California’s premier luxury culinary festival, bringing together acclaimed chefs, celebrated restaurants, exceptional wines and spirits, and culinary enthusiasts for an unforgettable weekend of food, beverage, entertainment, and hospitality experiences in one of the country’s most beautiful coastal destinations.
