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VIP LOUNGE AT GRAND TASTING

Saturday, November 7

VIP + Early Entry: 11 am – 3 pm

(1 hour before General Admission)

LOCATION:

Embarcadero Marina Park North
400 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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Southwest Airlines® VIP Lounge at Grand Tasting

Elevate your festival experience at the San Diego Food + Wine Festival Grand Tasting, where VIP access grants you an exclusive extra hour to savor every bite and sip. As a VIP, you’ll enjoy exclusive and elevated bites from acclaimed chefs, luxury wines and spirits, live music, caviar, and so much more, all set against the stunning waterfront views of the Port of San Diego.

 

Join us at the city’s ultimate celebration of all things delicious, where the San Diego Bay sets the scene for a day of culinary exploration with incredible food, domestic and international wines, craft brews, and artisanal spirits.

 

But don’t wait—VIP tickets go fast.

MEET THE TASTEMAKERS OF THE 2025 STAR-STUDDED, TALENT-PACKED VIP EXPERIENCE

ANIMAE / Le Coq

Mabel's Gone Fishing

Suzette Gresham

Acquerello

Mabel's Gone Fishing

Roberto Alcocer

Valle, Malva

STK San Diego

Matt Vawter

Rootstalk Restaurant, Radicato Restaurant

Jeffrey Roberto

Sushi on a Roll

Casa de Flor

David Sim

Kingfisher

Danny + Daniel Romero

Two Ducks, Lion's Share

Carlos Gaytán

Paseo Restaurant

Chef Bernard Guillas

Maître Cuisinier de France

Aron Schwartz

APS Hospitality Group

LOCK IN YOUR VIP STATUS ALL WEEKEND

Celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival with a three day VIP weekend pass and indulge in luxury tastings and bites from special guest chefs during our SDFW signature events:

Icons + Legends VIP
Friday, November 6

Southwest Airlines® VIP Lounge at Grand Tasting
Saturday, November 7

Grand Fiesta VIP
Sunday, November 8

IMPORTANT INFO

Tickets are all inclusive. All food and beverage tastings are included in ticket price.

Must be 21+ to attend. No infants or children permitted.

The event will take place rain or shine.

All attendees subject to security screening and bag check.

Grand Weekend festival events include sample sized food and drink. Full sized portions are not provided. Ticket fees grant access to the venue and the entertainment value therein, including, but not limited to; music, chef demos, competitions, and provide a comfortable and safe environment (security, advanced first aid services, additional bathrooms, hydration stations, shade, seating, etc.). Food and beverage tastings are taxable at a value of $25. The tax is included in the ticket fee.