The Gourmet Experience

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Back to Back Cooking Demos

The Gourmet Experience features daily back-to-back cooking demonstrations led by celebrity...

 

Kitchen & Gourmet Food Brands

Test out the latest in kitchen appliances and home entertaining products, and sample the...

 

Confection Artist Competition

THE GOURMET EXPERIENCE

Meet Celebrity Chefs At Back-to-Back Demos for the Whole Family

The place to meet celebrity chefs at back-to-back demonstrations that are fun for the whole family! Taste, See, and Experience the Best in Food from three action-packed stages and celebrity book signings!

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Online tickets to The Gourmet Experience are not currently available. Please check back in May 2012 for ticket information including Trade Registration. 


 

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Chef's Marketplace

Chef's Marketplace Expo

The Chef’s Marketplace is a feature during The Gourmet Experience designed for chefs, restaurants, and gourmet retailers to source foods, specialty foods, local and fresh farm foods, meats, poultry, cooking accessories, serving accessories, wine, beer, spirits, restaurant support products, and more. If you are a member of the trade, register for complimentary admission to Chef's Marketplace by clicking here.

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Previously Featured Chefs & Brands

CHEF JYLL EVERMAN
Jyll Everman of The Next Food Network Star cooks up Tailgating 101! ...
CHEF KATY CLARK
Katy Clark of The Next Food Network Star shows off fun cooking options for kids on the Kids Cook Sta...
CHEF FABIO VIVIANI
Watch as former Top Chef contestant heats up the Gourmet in Action Stage! ...
CHEF CATHLYN CHOI
Watch as Chef Cathlyn Choi of Cathlyn's Korean Kitchen struts her culinary stuff! ...
HAYDEN
Get a signed copy of Chef Bernard's cookbook, Flying Pans - Two Chefs, One World ...
JOHN ALONGE
Learn the 5 Steps to Truly Enjoying Wine with John Alonge! ...
CHEF DENISE ROA
Watch as Rancho La Puerta's, Chef Denise Roa, puts a whole new spin on fish tacos! ...
CHEF SHARONE HAKMAN
Former Master Chef contestant heats up the Grilling & Outdoor Entertaining Stage! ...
CHEF DAVE MARTIN
Former Top Chef Contestant Dave Martin joins The Gourmet Experience! ...
CHEF EUGENIO MARTIGNAGO
Part of the Gourmet in Action Stage in San Diego 2011! ...
CHEF DANIEL BARRON
Watch as Blue Point Coastal’s Executive Chef, Daniel Barron works his culinary magic in a whole ne...
LIFESOURCE WATER SYSTEMS
LifeSource manufactures point-of-entry water filtration and conditioning systems. ...
CARLSBAD AQUAFARM
Since 1990, Carlsbad Aquafarm has been growing eco-friendly shellfish. ...
CHEF RO ZINNIGER
Part of the Gourmet in Action Stage in San Diego 2011! ...
CHEF JEFF ROSSMAN
Part of the Gourmet in Action Stage in San Diego 2011! ...
CHEF BERNARD GUILLAS
Get a signed copy of Chef Bernard's cookbook, Flying Pans - Two Chefs, One World ...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Booking airfare to your next gourmet excursion? Fly Southwest! ...
HAMMER STAHL
Cutlery made from the highest quality German Steel ...
GOURMET BLENDS
Sampling high quality balsamic vinegars and oil blends ...
DINING OUT MAGAZINE
The nation’s premier guide to the local restaurant scene in your city. ...

Fish Taco TKO Competition

Things heated up at The Gourmet Experience 2011 as local chefs went head-to-head during the Fish Taco TKO Competition. Click here for more info!

Trade Registration

Trade Registration is currently not available. Please check back in May 2012 for ticketing information. All registered trade members receive 4 complimentary Staff Passes in addition to their Trade Pass!

What is The Gourmet Experience?

The Gourmet Experience is a two-day cooking and home entertainment showcase featuring the best in culinary solutions, appliances, culinary travel, home products and specialty foods for the gourmet lifestyle.  The Gourmet Experience is not your average tradeshow, it's a chance to discover, test out and taste the latest products and innovations for your gourmet lifestyle.

 

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Contact Us

The Gourmet Experience. Event produced by Fast Forward Ventures.

Tel: (619) 312-1212 /  Fax: (619) 312-1211 / Website: www.fastforwardevents.com