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Culinary Demonstrations at the
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Watch sensational cooking demonstrations with local and visiting chefs—returning February 28 until April 21, 2025.
Disney California Adventure Park
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Friday, February 20, 2026

Disney California Adventure Park Park Hours

12:00 AM to 11:59 PM - No Performance

Hone Your Culinary Chops

Don't miss tasty tips and tricks from some of the most celebrated chefs during the festival's demonstration series.


Event Location
All culinary demonstrations take place at the Hollywood Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land.

Culinary Demonstrations with Disney Chefs

Culinary Demonstrations with Visiting Chefs

Culinary Demonstrations with Festival Sponsors

Culinary Demonstrations with Disney Chefs

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


The following events take place on Saturday and Sundays:

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

5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Erik Ortiz Serrano, Disneyland Park
Sunday, March 9
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Joanna Aquayo and Quy Hoang, Disney California Adventure Park

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

Culinary Demonstrations with Visiting Chefs

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


The following events take place on Saturday and Sundays:

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

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.


The following events take place on Saturdays and Sundays from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM:

Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2
Preston Gaspar, Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats
Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16
Mark Mackey, Ethel M Chocolates
Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23
J. Michael Melton, Impossible Foods
Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30
Chris de Mezzo, COO & Roastmaster, Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company

Important Information

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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