Kick-off thanksgiving early at pendry newport beach’s chefsgiving event

By: Bethany Myers

Join Pendry Newport Beach for the First Annual Chefsgiving Experience Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 6pm -9pm, featuring some of Orange County’s most renowned chefs. Guests will enjoy an interactive feast with wine pairings and live entertainment. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank OC.

Each participating chef will prepare a classic Thanksgiving dish inspired by their culinary background and representative of their respective concepts which will be showcased at chef-attended action stations for an interactive and exciting feast.  

Participating Chefs at Pendry Newport Beach  include:

• SET Steak & Sushi: Executive Chef James Jung

• Pendry Newport Beach: Executive Pastry Chef Tara Gonzalez

• Tree Shack Bar & Grill at Pendry Newport Beach: Chef Juan Carlos Hernandez

• Viamara at The Elwood Club: Chef Blake Hiteshew

• Montage Laguna Beach: Executive Chef David Serus

• Pizzeria Mozza: Chef Matthew Mintzias

• The Deck Laguna Beach and Driftwood Kitchen and Hendrix: Chef Rainer Schwarz

• The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel: Chefs Steve Wan and Michael Treanor

• Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar at Marriott Irvine Spectrum: Chef Nelson Sanchez

• 61 Hundred Bread: Chef Karlo Evaristo

• Riviera San Clemente: Chef Antonio Villarin

Ticket Price Per Person: $200

*Price includes a $30 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County, beverage pairings, tax, and gratuities.

Tickets are available to purchase here.