Celebrity Chef Ben Robinson to Join Festival’s 2026 Premier Chef Lineup for One Night Only
On Saturday, September 26th at westdrift Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, CA: Get ready, Manhattan Beach! Bravo’sChef Ben Robinson, the charismatic culinary star of Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean, is coming to California for a very special appearance at the 2026 Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, September 26th at westdrift Manhattan Beach.
Traveling from Florida exclusively for the festival, Chef Ben Robinson will make his California food and wine festival debut as one of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine’s Premier Chefs, joining an extraordinary lineup of approximately 50 All-Star Chefs and 50 World-Class Wine and Spirits Producers for an unforgettable evening celebrating food, wine and culinary talent.
Known around the world for his appearances on Bravo’s hit Below Deck franchise, Chef Ben has become one of television’s most recognizable and beloved celebrity chefs. His larger-than-life personality, impressive culinary credentials, global culinary experience and signature wit have earned him a devoted international following. Now fans will have the rare opportunity to experience Chef Ben live and in person, cooking in Manhattan Beach.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Chef Ben Robinson to Manhattan Beach Food & Wine,” says Festival Founder Shelby Russell. “Ben brings an incredible combination of culinary talent, personality and international star power to the festival. The fact that he is traveling from Florida specifically to join us, and that this will be his first food and wine festival appearance in California, makes his participation incredibly special. We know our guests are going to be thrilled to meet him and experience his cooking firsthand.”
Chef Ben rose to international fame as the executive chef aboard some of the world’s most luxurious yachts on Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean, where his culinary creativity and demanding standards made him a fan favorite. Since then, he has continued to build his reputation as a chef, entrepreneur and television personality, appearing in numerous Below Deck reunions and specials and cultivating a massive global audience.
His appearance at Manhattan Beach Food & Wine promises to be one of the festival’s most exciting highlights, giving Southern California food lovers and Below Deck fans an exclusive opportunity to see one of Bravo’s most recognizable culinary personalities up close, live and cooking alongside some of the country’s most acclaimed chefs.
Set against the coastal backdrop of Manhattan Beach, the 2026 Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival will bring together an exceptional collection of chefs, wineries, spirits brands and culinary personalities for two nights of immersive food and beverage experiences. Chef Ben Robinson will join the festival’s Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 26, 2026, adding an exciting celebrity-chef element to an already spectacular culinary lineup.
Tickets are on sale now for the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine and 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.
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. For more information on this year’s 2026 Hotel Packages and to purchase Tickets today, please visit www.ManhattanBeachFoodandWine.com.
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