01/16/2025
📣 The Chef Summit Grand Tasting Returns!
Join us on February 1, 2025, for the ultimate culinary experience at the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River.
🍴 Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary evening featuring 13 award-winning chefs, producers, and artisans:
*Hannah Ryder, Executive Chef at Twelve (Portland, ME), crafting innovative dishes that honor culinary tradition.
*Chris Gould, owner of Central Provisions and Tipo (Portland, ME), known for James Beard-nominated small plates and Neapolitan-inspired cuisine.
*Togue Brawn, founder of Downeast Dayboat Scallops, bringing the freshest Maine scallops to the table.
*Jocelyn Gabriel, Sales Director at Glidden Point Oyster Farms, celebrating sustainably farmed Maine oysters.
*Justin & Danielle Walker, chefs and owners of Walkers Maine (Cape Neddick, ME), blending farm-to-table elegance with Old World techniques.
*Lori Mitchell, chef and owner of Boothbay Craft Brewery, renowned for her award-winning lobster creations.
*Harding Smith, owner of The Rooms Restaurants (Portland, ME), combining global experience with Maine’s finest ingredients.
*Ilma Lopez, co-owner of Chaval (Portland, ME) and James Beard semi-finalist, reimagining desserts with flair and precision.
*Damian Sansonetti, co-owner of Chaval (Portland, ME), delivering bold Spanish and French-inspired cuisine.
*Maria & Shane McGarvey, owners of Applecroft Craft Catering (Waldoboro, ME), celebrating Maine’s bounty with hyper-seasonal, wood-fired cooking.
*Jessica Lalumiere, private chef and owner of The UpBeetGinger (Portland, ME), creating custom, multi-course dining experiences.
*Jen Bonaccorsi, Sales Director at Rogers Collection (Yarmouth, ME), specializing in artisan-imported foods from around the world.
🔥 Don’t miss live demos like cheese wheel cracking and fresh oysters!
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – secure yours now: https://shop.sundayriver.com/l/events/p/chef-summit
📍 Sunday River Resort, Grand Summit Hotel
🗓️ February 1, 2025