RELISH: A Food, Wine & Spirits Experience
Calling all foodies, wine lovers, and aspiring epicureans. Grab your ticket to one of Southern California’s premier food and wine festivals. RELISH: A Food, Wine and Spirits Experience is a three-day culinary event featuring celebrity chefs, master sommeliers, live cooking demonstrations, wine and cheese pairings, exclusive dinners, brunches, and unforgettable tasting experiences across Orange County.
Founded by celebrity chef and sommelier Jamie Gwen, this multi day food and wine festival showcases Iron Chefs, James Beard Award winners, and master sommeliers. On Saturday, Costa Mesa joins the RELISH lineup for the first time with exclusive experiences at South Coast Plaza and The Park Club.
Event Details
Hours
RELISH’s events will keep your plate full and your wine glass topped off for all three days, from Friday’s opening night cocktail party to Sunday brunch and wellness.
Admission & Parking
Reserve a RELISH experience à la carte or book the entire weekend as a VIP. Parking for Costa Mesa events is available at South Coast Plaza and The Park Club.
Maps & Directions
RELISH is headquartered in Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa joins the experience in 2026 with select events staged at The Park Club and at Anqi inside Bloomingdale’s at South Coast Plaza. It’s easy to get to the RELISH events no matter where you’re coming from. The Costa Mesa locations are central to the Arts District, surrounded by must-try restaurants from Costa Mesa’s culinary scene.
AnQi at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The Park Club, 650 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RELISH the Weekend: Hotel Packages
Level up your experience and stay for the weekend.
Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Just steps away from The Park Club, Avenue of the Arts, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is an effortless extension of your RELISH weekend. Enjoy a 15% discount on your booking, plus an extra discount on overnight parking.
The Westin South Coast Plaza
With South Coast Plaza on one side and The Park Club on the other, The Westin South Coast Plaza is located in the heart of Costa Mesa and right in the middle of the RELISH weekend. A two night stay includes a complimentary gift card for shopping at South Coast Plaza, cocktails and charcuterie from their lounge, and valet parking.
Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa
Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa gives you room to relax as you RELISH the Weekend. Start every morning with their complimentary Breakfast Buffet served fresh on-site at the Bristol Palms Restaurant.
RELISH the Weekend: Hotel Packages
Level up your experience and stay for the weekend.
Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Just steps away from The Park Club, Avenue of the Arts, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is an effortless extension of your RELISH weekend. Enjoy a 15% discount on your booking, plus an extra discount on overnight parking.
The Westin South Coast Plaza
With South Coast Plaza on one side and The Park Club on the other, The Westin South Coast Plaza is located in the heart of Costa Mesa and right in the middle of the RELISH weekend. A two night stay includes a complimentary gift card for shopping at South Coast Plaza, cocktails and charcuterie from their lounge, and valet parking.
Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa
Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa gives you room to relax as you RELISH the Weekend. Start every morning with their complimentary Breakfast Buffet served fresh on-site at the Bristol Palms Restaurant.
THE GASTRONOMIC LINEUP
Meet the 2026 RELISH Chefs & Culinary Talent
Relish gathers a rotating cast of celebrity chefs, master sommeliers and culinary personalities. The 2026 lineup is headlined by Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Chopped judge Scott Conant, with pastry chef Sherry Yard, Cheese Master Afrim Pristine and certified sommelier Rebecca Rose Phillips rounding out the weekend. Here are the SoCal names you should know before you go:
- Geoffrey Zakarian: Iron Chef, restaurateur & Chopped judge; modern American cuisine with French flair
- Scott Conant: Celebrity chef & Chopped judge; soulful, award-winning Italian cuisine
- Sherry Yard: James Beard Award-winning pastry chef known for imaginative, show stopping desserts
- Kat Turner: Top Chef alum serving fresh, seasonal California cuisine
- Afrim Pristine: Internationally renowned maître fromager & artisan cheese expert
- Rebecca Rose Phillips: Certified Sommelier & wine educator making wine approachable and fun
- Katie Chin: Award-winning cookbook author & celebrity chef specializing in vibrant Asian cuisine
- Jamie Gwen: Orange County celebrity chef, sommelier, cookbook author & RELISH co-founder
RELISH FAQs
When is the RELISH: A Food, Wine and Spirits Experience?
RELISH 2026 runs Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Which RELISH events are in Costa Mesa?
Saturday’s lineup is all in Costa Mesa: Fashion + Food at AnQi at South Coast Plaza, the Art of Cheese & Wine at The Park Club and the RELISH Culinary Icons Dinner at The Park Club.
How do I buy RELISH tickets?
RELISH tickets are sold per experience and as an all-in VIP Weekend Experience through the official RELISH site.
Who is in the 2026 lineup?
Featured talent includes Jamie Gwen, Geoffrey Zakarian, Scott Conant, Sherry Yard, Afrim Pristine, Kat Turner, Katie Chin and Rebecca Rose Phillips.
Where should I park?
Parking is available at each venue. In Costa Mesa, The Park Club offers valet parking, and South Coast Plaza has valet service and ample free parking near Bloomingdale’s.
Where should I stay for RELISH?
Costa Mesa offers a variety of hotels just minutes from the events, making it easy to enjoy the weekend without a long drive.
I’m a content creator, media, or press interested in collaborating with Costa Mesa’s RELISH events. Who should I contact?
Please reach out to travel@travelcostamesa.com.
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