Chef Masters: A Culinary Evening in Laguna Beach

Sep 30

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Chef Masters brought together more than 65 chefs, restaurants, wineries, spirits brands, and other culinary participants for an evening of food, drinks, and philanthropy at the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach.

This marked my third year attending Chef Masters, and each year I’ve attended has combined an evening of food and drinks with support for a different charitable organization. The 2026 event benefited Abound Food Care, a nonprofit working to reduce food waste and increase access to nutritious food throughout the community.

BEHIND THE EXPERIENCE

Guests moved throughout the Festival of Arts grounds sampling dishes from participating chefs and restaurants alongside wine, spirits, and other beverages.

The evening also included silent and live auctions, followed by live music from Flashback Heart Attack and dancing.

Chef Masters is produced by Kristin Martin and Coastal Premiere Events, the team behind Festival of Chefs, Table for Ten, Coastal Food and Wine, and other culinary events throughout Orange County.

Chef Masters returns to the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach on September 26, 2027.