Here you’ll find information for the Culinary Demonstrations for the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. 

Some of the best chefs around will share their go-to recipes and insider tips for preparing sensational dishes! Demonstrations are presented on Saturdays and Sundays  at the Hollywood Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land. 

Culinary Demonstrations with Disney Chefs – 5:00PM

“Discover culinary magic! Watch demonstrations featuring chefs from the Disneyland Resort and acclaimed Downtown Disney District restaurants.”

• • Saturday, March 1:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Steven Ashworth and Paula Abad, Great Maple Modern American Eatery, Pixar Place Hotel
  • Sunday, March 2:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Priscilla Lemos and Mychael Banaga, Disneyland Park
  • Saturday, March 8:
    • 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM: Juan Mendoza, San Fransokyo Square, Disney California Adventure Park
  • Saturday, March 8:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Erik Ortiz Serrano, Disneyland Par
  • Sunday, March 9:
    • 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Joanna Aquayo and Quy Hoang, Disney California Adventure Park
  • Sunday, March 9:
    • 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Brian Torres, Disneyland Resort
  • Saturday, March 15:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Joshua Frias, Naples Ristorante e Bar, Downtown Disney District
  • Sunday, March 16:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Lauren Gutierrez and Brandi Gonzales, Golden Vine Winery, Disney California Adventure Park
  • Saturday, March 22:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Corey Ripplinger, Disneyland Park
  • Sunday, March 23:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Darrin Finkel, Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, Downtown Disney District
  • Saturday, March 29:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Carlos Gaytán and Rudy Lopez, Paseo and Céntrico, Downtown Disney District
  • Sunday, March 30:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Phu Hoang and Quy Hoang, Disneyland Park
  • Sunday, April 6:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Albert Esparza, Disneyland Resort
  • Saturday, April 12:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: An Interview with Pam Brandon (Chef and Author of The Official Disney Parks Celebration Cookbook) and Disneyland Resort Chefs John State, Jeremiah Balogh and Stephanie Yee
  • Sunday, April 13:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30PM: An Interview with Pam Brandon (Chef and Author of The Official Disney Parks Celebration Cookbook) and Disneyland Resort Chefs John State, Jimmy Weita and Stephanie Yee
  • Saturday, April 19:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Adrian Martinez and Elizabeth Ramos, Disneyland Park
  • Sunday, April 20:
    • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Adolfo Salazar and Joanna Pereyda, Disneyland Park

Culinary Demonstrations with Visiting Chefs

“Broaden your horizons with exciting demonstrations by renowned chefs from across the culinary landscape.”

• Saturday, March 1:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Duff Goldman, Charm City Cakes
• Sunday, March 2:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Ernie Alvarado, URBANA Mexican Gastronomy
• Saturday, March 8:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Bricia Lopez, Guelaguetza
• Sunday, March 9:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Bricia Lopez, Guelaguetza
• Saturday, March 15:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Jamie Gwen, Celebrity Chef, Radio Host and Cookbook Author
• Sunday, March 16:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Paul Cao, Burnt Crumbs
• Saturday, March 22:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Shachi Mehra, ADYA
• Sunday, March 23:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Claudia Sandoval, MasterChef Season 6 Winner
• Saturday, March 29:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Dafne Mejia, Hell’s Kitchen
• Sunday, March 30:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Nicholas Echaore and Ryan Garlitos, Heritage BBQ
• Saturday, April 5:
  • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Wing Lam, Wahoo’s Fish Taco
• Sunday, April 6:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Shaun O’Neale, MasterChef Season 7 Winner
• Saturday, April 12:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Stuart O’Keeffe, Celebrity Chef
• Sunday, April 13:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Ray Hayashi, RYLA
• Saturday, April 19:
  • 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Jet Tila, Food Network
• Sunday, April 20:
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Allan Tea, Cali Dumpling

Culinary Demonstrations with Festival Sponsors

“Don’t miss mini cooking demonstrations and educational farm-to-table presentations by some of our Festival sponsors involved in growing the foods we eat.”

PLEASE NOTE: The time for ALL Festival Sponsor Demonstrations is 3:30PM – 4PM. 

• Saturday, March 1:
  • Preston Gaspar, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats
• Sunday, March 2:
  • Preston Gaspar, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats
• Saturday, March 15:
  • Mark Mackey, Ethel M Chocolates
• Sunday, March 16:
  • Mark Mackey, Ethel M Chocolates
• Saturday, March 22:
  • J. Michael Melton, Impossible Foods
• Sunday, March 23:
  • J. Michael Melton, Impossible Foods
• Saturday, March 29:
  • Chris de Mezzo, COO & Roastmaster, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
• Sunday, March 30:
  • Chris de Mezzo, COO & Roastmaster, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
• Saturday, April 5:
  • National Geographic with Pablo “Popi” Garcia Borboroglu and Disneyland Resort Chef Natalie Willingham
• Sunday, April 6:
  • National Geographic with Pablo “Popi” Garcia Borboroglu and Disneyland Resort Chef Natalie Willingham
• Saturday, April 12:
  • Cooking with Tajin, Disneyland Resort Chef Daniel Romo
• Sunday, April 13:
  • Cooking with Tajin, Disneyland Resort Chefs Steven Medina and Jamie Burt
• Saturday, April 19:
  • Disneyland Resort Chef Harrison Butac, Disney Vacation Club
• Sunday, April 20:
  • Disneyland Resort Chef Harrison Butac, Disney Vacation Club

PLEASE NOTE — Disney provides the following information regarding the Culinary Demonstrations:

“Valid Disney California Adventure park ticket or Magic Key pass and park reservation required for park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. No samples will be served. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Event elements, including times, presenters, menus and location are subject to change without notice.”

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