The Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration is set to kick off on March 1st, 2023, with a four-day event hosted by the Sun Valley Culinary Institute (SVCI). The celebration aims to raise funds to support education and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry, as well as sustain the Wood River Valley community.
The event will feature renowned chefs, including James Beard Award Winner Jonathon Sawyer of Great Lakes, “Food & Wine” Best New Chef All-Star Ethan Stowell, “Chopped Champion” Brittany Rescigno, and Pacific Northwest James Beard Award Winner Jason Wilson.
The celebration will commence with a VIP reception, which will include delectable heavy appetizers crafted by SVCI’s new Culinary Director Andy Floyd and his team. Guests will also be treated to an array of wines from Rodney Strong and other producers, along with beer from Warfield Distillery & Brewery.
SVCI’s Executive Director Karl Uri expressed excitement for the event and gratitude for the support of donors and sponsors who are making it possible. He said, “This celebration offers new possibilities and opportunities for SVCI students and the Wood River Valley community for years to come.”
The event will begin with a VIP reception that includes heavy appetizers created by SVCI’s new Culinary Director, Andy Floyd, and his team. A selection of wines and beer will be provided by Rodney Strong and Warfield Distillery & Brewery respectively.
The guest chefs will prepare a celebratory gala dinner at Sun Valley’s Trail Creek Cabin where they will showcase their culinary skills through their appetizers and main dishes. The chefs will also team up to present two cooking classes at SVCI. In addition, there will be an Après Ski party with DJ Alex, providing an opportunity for attendees to mingle with the visiting chefs.
The event will conclude with a VIP reception at the Warfield Distillery & Brewery, which will include charcuterie boards, smoked trout rillettes, sliced Kobe beef, figs and Cambozola crostini. Warfield’s mixologist, Jordan Koch, will be mixing special cocktails featuring Warfield spirits. Guided tours and tastings of the distillery and brewery will also be part of this closing event.
Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration Schedule of Events
Wednesday, March 1
VIP reception at SVCI, 4-6 p.m.
Thursday, March 2
Gala Dinner at Trail Creek Cabin
6-10 p.m.
Friday, March 3
Cooking Class I with Chefs Ethan Stowell and Jason Wilson
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cooking Class II with Chefs Jonathon Sawyer and Brittany Rescigno
2-4 p.m.
Saturday, March 4
Après Ski Apple’s Warm Springs party with DJ Alex
1-4 p.m.
VIP Closing Party with Chefs at the Warfield Distillery & Brewery
5-7 p.m.
The Sun Valley Culinary Institute can be found located at 211 Main Street in Ketchum, Idaho. For additional information, individuals are encouraged to visit the institute’s website at SunValleyCulinary.org.