Learn how to perfectly pair your food and beverage with some of the top Chefs during a 45-minute session at The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Check out the full schedule below!
Booking opens JUNE 14 at 7:00 am (EST)! For reservations, please check availability online or call (407) 939-3378. If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, you may book online or by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800. Additionally, Disney Vacation Club Members, Tables in Wonderland Members, Disney World Annual Passholders, and Golden Oak Residents may book on June 12 starting at 9:00 am (EST). Stay tuned to the DFB Newsletter for details.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018
2:30PM/Beef & Wine
- Pam Smith P.S. Flavor!™, Orlando, FL
- Joseph Spellman Master Sommelier, Landmark Vineyard, CA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2018
2:30PM/Beef & Wine
- Daniel Sicilia Chef de Cuisine, California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Jacob Jata Presenter, Chappellet Vineyard, CA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2018
2:30PM/Vegetarian & Wine
- Daniel Sicilia Chef de Cuisine, California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Jacob Jata Presenter, Chappellet Vineyard, CA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2018
2:30PM/Fish & Wine
- Nikk Burton Sous Chef, Trattoria al Forno, Disney’s Boardwalk
- David Redondi Presenter, Garofoli, Italy
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2018
2:30PM/Pork & Wine
- David Chapman Sous Chef, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Barbara Selbach Proprietor, Weingut Selbach-Oster, Germany
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018
2:30PM/Fish & Wine
- Jerry Gonzalez Quijada Sous Chef, The Hollywood Brown Derby, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Brian Talley Winegrower, Talley Vineyards, CA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
2:30PM/Fish & Wine
- Andrea Robinson Master Sommelier & Culinary Expert, “The One” Stemware
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
2:30PM/Shrimp & Wine
- Andrea Robinson M.S. Master Sommelier & Culinary Expert, “The One” Stemware
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
2:30PM/Octopus & Wine
- Habteab Hamde Bern’s Steakhouse, Tampa, FL
- Megan Dezendegui Presenter, Frank Family Vineyards, CA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
2:30PM/Fish & Wine
- Ken Vedrinski featuring Pacifico Aquaculture Trattoria Lucca & Coda del Pesce, Charleston, SC
- Desiree Leja Presenter, Taub Family Selections – Esprit Du Vin
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
2:30PM/Lamb & Wine
- Daniel Joly Mirabelle at Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek, CO
- Desiree Leja Presenter, Taub Family Selections – Esprit Du Vin
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
2:30PM/Pork & Whiskey
- Jeremy Ford Stubborn Seed, Palmetto Bay, FL
- Bobby G Master Mixologist, Maker’s Mark, KY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
2:30PM/Venison & Wine
- Sahib Bhatti, Sous Chef, Tiffins, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Mary Lou Nash, Chief Winemaker, Black Pearl Wines, South Africa
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
2:30PM/Lobster & Champagne
- Scott Hunnel Executive Chef, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Antoine Collet Brand Ambassador & French Specialist, Tattinger, France
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
2:30PM/Beef & Wine
- Henry Smart, Catering Sous Chef, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort
- Jason Guerra, Estates & Wines Brand Ambassador, Newton Vineyard, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2018
2:30PM/TBD & Spirit
- Robert Irvine featuring The Boardroom Distillery Robert Irvine’s Public House at Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2018
2:30PM/Beef & Whiskey
- Celina Tio The Belfry, Kansas City, MO
- Jeff Arnett Master Distiller, Jack Daniels Distillery, TN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2018
2:30PM/Calamari & Wine
- Justin Wangler Jackson Family Wines, Fulton, CA
- Tracey Cenami Presenter, Jackson Family Wines, Fulton, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018
2:30PM/Venison & Wine
- Bob Waggoner In the Kitchen with Bob Waggoner, Charleston, SC
- Daniel Vu Presenter, Heitz Wine Cellars, CA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018
2:30PM/Pork & Wine
- Anthony Marotta Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Epcot
- Daniel Vu Presenter, Heitz Cellars, CA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018
2:30PM/Beef & Wine
- Paul Nichols Sous Chef, Rose and Crown Dining Room, Epcot
- James Slusarz Presenter, Bronco Wine Company, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018
2:30PM/Duck & Wine
- Anthony Benacquisto Chef, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
- Tim Snider President, Fess Parker Winery, CA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018
2:30PM/Lamb & Wine
- Rob Alvarado Catering Sous Chef, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center
- David Bonomi Chief Winemaker, Bodega Norton Winery, Argentina
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018
2:30PM/Scallops & Wine
- Pam Smith P.S. Flavor!™, Orlando, FL
- David Munksgard Winemaker, Iron Horse Vineyards, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018
2:30PM/Pork & Wine
- Ron Rupert Wine Bar George, Disney Springs
- George Milliotes Master Sommelier, Wine Bar George, Disney Springs
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018
2:30PM/Duck & Wine
- Eugene Schlienger Chef, Garden Grill Restaurant, Epcot
- Alison Sokol Blosser Co-President, CEO and Second Generation Wine Grower, Sokol Blosser Winery, OR
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018
2:30PM/Duck & Wine
- Paul Latkowski Sous Chef, Disney Springs
- Dennis Hill Winemaker & Co-Founder, Cannonball Winery, CA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2018
2:30PM/Fish & Wine
- David Guas Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery, McLean, VA
- Jennifer Singleton Presenter, Z. Alexander Brown, Napa, CA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2018
2:30PM/Beef & Wine
- Justin Timineri Fresh from Florida, Tallahassee, FL
- Molly Meeker President, The Meeker Vineyard, CA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2018
2:30PM/Lamb & Wine
- David Guas Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery, McLean, VA
- Jennifer Singleton Presenter, Z. Alexander Brown, Napa, CA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2018
2:30PM/Scallops & Wine
- Shaun O’Neale MasterChef, Las Vegas, NV
- Johannes Selbach Proprietor & Winemaker, Weingut Selbach-Oster, Germany
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018
2:30PM/Lamb & Wine
- Maneet Chauhan Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Nashville, TN
- Craig Collins Master Sommelier, Vintus, Italy
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018
2:30PM/Beef & Wine
- Sarah Fioroni Owner & Winemaker, Fattoria Poggio Alloro, San Gimignano, Italy
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