Learn how to perfectly pair your food and beverage with some of the top Chefs during a 45-minute session at the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
- Location: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
- Days: Select Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 2:30 PM
- Price: $29 per Guest, plus tax
Booking opens MAY 15, 2019! For reservations, please call (407) 939-3378. If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, you may book by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800. Be sure to make your reservation today! Stay tuned to the DFB Newsletter for details.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019
2:30 PM / Fish* & Wine
Bob Getchell
The BOATHOUSE®, Disney Springs™
David Baricevic, Beverage Presenter
King Estate Winery, Eugene, OR
*This item contains raw or undercooked fish.
Consuming raw or undercooked fish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019
2:30 PM / Beef & Wine
Glenn O’Brien
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Paul Dietz, Beverage Presenter
Craft & Estate, France
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019
2:30 PM / Seafood & Wine
Katie Gross
Be Our Guest Restaurant, Magic Kingdom® Park
Andrea McBride, Owner
McBride Sisters Winery, Oakland, CA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
2:30 PM / Pork & Wine
Kimi Holt
Sanaa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Antoine Collet, Beverage Presenter
Maison Louis Jadot, France
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
2:30 PM / Venison & Wine
Chef to be announced!
Missi Holle, Beverage Presenter
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa, CA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
2:30 PM / Chicken & Beer
John C. Prieto
California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
David Nieuwoudt, Owner
Cederberg Winery & Brewery, South Africa
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
2:30 PM / Pasta & Wine
Scott Paul
BelGioioso® Cheese, Green Bay, WI
Sharron McCarthy, Beverage Presenter
Banfi Vintners
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
2:30 PM / Scallop & Wine
Andrea Robinson M.S. & John Robinson
Master Sommelier & Culinary Expert, The ONE Stemware, Saint Helena, CA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
2:30 PM / Shrimp & Wine
Andrea Robinson M.S. & John Robinson
Master Sommelier & Culinary Expert, The ONE Stemware, Saint Helena, CA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
2:30 PM / Veal & Wine
Jose Camey
Boca, Winter Park, FL
Alberto Moro, Owner
Emilio Moro, Ribera del Duero, Spain
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
2:30 PM / Lamb & Wine
Brian Merritt
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Kim Braddock, Beverage Presenter
Foley Family Wines, California
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
2:30 PM / Protein Selection To Be Announced! & Spirit
Chef and Beverage Presenter to be announced!
The Edison, Disney Springs™
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
2:30 PM / Protein Selection To Be Announced! & Wine
Jennifer Denlinger
Valencia College, Poinciana, FL
Edwin Oliveri, Beverage Presenter
Graham Beck Enterprises
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
2:30 PM / Seafood & Wine
Brad Scholten
The Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom® Park
Ken Clark, Beverage Presenter
Pernod-Ricard
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
2:30 PM / Pastry & Champagne
Crystal Saunders
Epcot® Central Bakery
Chuck Richards, Beverage Presenter
Champagne Taittinger, France
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
2:30 PM / Fish & Wine
Shaun O’Neale
Shaun O’Neale Group, LLC, Las Vegas, NV
Erika Crawford, Founder, Vintner
Loveblock Wines, New Zealand
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
2:30 PM / Vegan & Wine
Brad Kilgore
Alter, Kaido, Ember & Brava, Miami, FL
Michael Jordan, Master Sommelier
Siduri Winery, Santa Rosa, CA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
2:30 PM / Chicken & Wine
Jehangir Mehta
Graffiti, New York, NY
Ana Balbo, Owner, Winemaker
Susana Balbo Winery, Agrelo, Mendoza
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
2:30 PM / Vegetarian & Wine
Brad Farmerie
AvroKO Hospitality Group, New York, NY
Marcello Palazzi, Beverage Presenter
Leonardo LoCascio Selections, Italy
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
2:30 PM / Veal & Wine
Aaron Brown
Garden Grill Restaurant, Epcot®
Alexandra Marshall, Beverage Presenter
J. Lohr Wines, San Jose, CA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
2:30 PM / Lamb & Spirit
Robert Irvine
Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible
Boardroom Spirits Distillery, Landsdale, PA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
2:30 PM / Beef & Wine
Faithy Harris-Dowdell
Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Andrew Broden, Beverage Presenter
Michael and David Winery, Lodi, CA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
2:30 PM / Lamb & Wine
Bayron Sagastume
The Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom® Park
Justin Molis, Beverage Presenter
Marietta, Geyserville, CA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
2:30 PM / Game Meat & Wine
Justin Wangler
Meagan Reister, Beverage Presenter
Jackson Family Wines, Fulton, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019
2:30 PM / Pork & Wine
Jet Tila
Team Tila Corp., Los Angeles, CA
Sara Brewer, Beverage Presenter
Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma, CA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019
2:30 PM / Vegetarian & Wine
Claudia Sandoval
Claudia’s Cocina, San Diego, CA
Barbara Selbach, Proprietor
Selbach-Oster Wines, Germany
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019
2:30 PM / Seafood & Wine
Brian & Shanna O’Hea
The Kennebunk Inn, Kennebunk, ME
Gillian Balance, Master Sommelier
Treasury Wine Estates, Napa, CA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019
2:30 PM / Pork & Wine
Paula DaSilva
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elizabeth Cooper, Beverage Presenter
Fess Parker Winery, Los Olivos, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019
2:30 PM / Fish & Wine
Steven Meese
Michelin Starred Chef & Host of “Beyond the Plate” (Netflix 2020)
Elizabeth Cooper, Beverage Presenter
Fess Parker Winery, Los Olivos, CA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019
2:30 PM / Game Meat & Wine
Alex Seidel
Fruition & Mercantile, Denver, CO
Alessio Inama, Owner
Azienda Agricola Inama, Napa, CA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019
2:30 PM / Pastry & Wine
Joe Murphy
Dean & DeLuca, New York, NY
Sara Ryan, Beverage Presenter
Cape Classics
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019
2:30 PM / Fish & Wine
Pam Smith
Shaping America’s Plate and P.S. Flavor!™, Orlando, FL
David Munksgard, Winemaker
Iron Horse Vineyards, Sebastopol, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
2:30 PM / Beef & Bourbon
Chef to be announced!
Greg Metze, Master Distiller
Old Elk Distillery, Fort Collins, CO
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019
2:30 PM / Pastry & Wine
Jason Stricker
Epcot® Central Bakery
Luigi Coppo, Owner
Coppo Winery, Canello, Asti
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019
2:30 PM / Fish* & Wine
Jennifer Bushman, Featuring Verlasso® Salmon
Route to Market, Mill Valley, CA
Norie Chinea, Beverage Presenter
Champagne Laurent Perrier, Champagne, France
*This item contains raw or undercooked fish.
Consuming raw or undercooked fish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
2:30 PM / Protein Selection To Be Announced! & Wine
Chef to be announced!
Amanda McEwan, Beverage Presenter
Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
2:30 PM / Pasta & Wine
John Miele
Jonathan Garay, Beverage Presenter
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, Disney Springs™
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
2:30 PM / Beef & Wine
Ron Rupert
George Miliotes, Master Sommelier
Wine Bar George, Disney Springs™
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019
2:30 PM / Protein Selection To Be Announced! & Wine
Jennifer Denlinger
Valencia College, Poinciana, FL
Eve Bordarier, Beverage Presenter
Maison Marques & Domaines
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019
2:30 PM / Fish & Wine
Daniel Rogers
Flying Fish, Disney’s Boardwalk
Laura Balderelli, Beverage Presenter
Ancient Peaks, Santa Margarita, CA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019
2:30 PM / Venison & Wine
Nick Martin
Garden Grill Restaurant, Epcot®
David Crane, Beverage Presenter
Jarvis Estates, Napa, CA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019
2:30 PM / Seafood & Wine
David Guas
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery, Arlington, VA
Johannes Selbach, Proprietor, Winemaker
Selbach Oster Wines, Germany
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019
2:30 PM / Duck & Wine
Rob Alvarado
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Lucas Meeker, Winemaker
The Meeker Vineyard, Healdsburg, CA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019
2:30 PM / Veal & Wine
David Guas
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery, Arlington, VA
Bob Biale, Owner, Vineyardist
Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa, CA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
2:30 PM / Crab & Wine
Nikkolas Burton
California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Michael Honig, Owner
Honig Vineyard and Winery, Rutherford, CA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
2:30 PM / Lamb & Wine
Kenny Gilbert
Gilbert’s Social, Jacksonville, FL
Jacob Jata, Beverage Presenter
Chappellet Vineyards, St. Helena, CA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019
2:30 PM / Pork & Wine
Maneet Chauhan
Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Nashville, TN
Jeff Cichocki, Beverage Presenter
Fetzer Vineyards, Hopland, CA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019
2:30 PM / Vegetarian & Wine
Sarah Fioroni, Owner & Winemaker
Fattoria Poggio Alloro, San Gimignano, Italy
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019
2:30 PM / Crab & Wine
Bryan Voltaggio
Bryan Voltaggio Restaurants, Frederick, MD
Michael Myers, Beverage Presenter
CK Mondavi Wines, Saint Helena, CA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019
2:30 PM / Lamb & Wine
Danny Ginther
Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, Magic Kingdom® Park
Sandra Krut, Beverage Presenter
Banfi Vintners
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019
2:30 PM / Duck & Wine
Oscar Estrada-Cardona
Centertown Market, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Sandra Krut, Beverage Presenter
Banfi Vintners
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019
2:30 PM / Seafood & Wine
Edson Cetoute
Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom® Park
James Slusarz, Beverage Presenter
Bronco Wine Company
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019
2:30 PM / Beef & Wine
Tjetjep Sudiswa
Pioneer Hall, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Steve Manos, Beverage Presenter
Prestige Wine Imports
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