The Del Mar Wine & Food Festival has quickly become one of San Diego’s most anticipated events. In just three years, it’s grown into a vibrant celebration of food, wine, and the community that brings it all together. This year, Kitchens Plus was proud to play a major role by sponsoring and building The Stage, a central presentation area where celebrity chefs demonstrated their talents with eager crowds.
A Festival That Brings People Together
The Del Mar Wine & Food Festival isn’t just about delicious food and exceptional wine; it’s about creating connections and supporting a good cause. Since its launch, the festival has raised more than $100,000 for Feeding San Diego.
Attendees come to experience unique flavors, learn from top chefs, and enjoy the electric atmosphere. From the first toast to the final cooking demo, every detail of the festival is designed to celebrate the creativity and culture that make San Diego’s food scene so special.
The Stage Presented by Kitchens Plus
Central to the festival was The Stage, designed and built by the Kitchens Plus team. This platform allowed attendees to view a series of celebrity chefs at work.
The custom build-out showcased Kitchens Plus’s craftsmanship and design expertise, creating a space that felt polished, welcoming, and exciting. Guests gathered around to watch, take photos, and be part of the action.
As the festival organizers shared afterward,
“Your stage build-out was nothing short of spectacular. It became the centerpiece for some of our most memorable moments…This wasn’t just a stage – it was an experience.”
Celebrity Chefs in Action
The Stage featured a lineup of well-known chefs and TV personalities, making it one of the festival’s main attractions. This year’s roster included:
- Brian Malarkey (Top Chef, Herb & Wood, Animae)
- Tommy “The Fishmonger” Gomes (Outdoor Channel)
- The Grill Dads (Guy’s Big Project, Comfort Food Tour)
- Beau MacMillan, Executive Chef at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
- Bob the Butcher and Chef DuVal with Brandt Beef
Each demonstration brought something different, from mouthwatering recipes to expert tips and plenty of entertaining stories. Thanks to Kitchens Plus, these chefs had a professional, visually striking stage to showcase their skills.
Feeding San Diego: The Heart of the Festival
Beyond the food and fun, the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival has a meaningful mission. Feeding San Diego, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger by maximizing food rescue, is one of the main beneficiaries of the event.
Each year, proceeds help provide meals to families in need, strengthening the community and making a real impact. Kitchens Plus is proud to have played a role in supporting this cause by helping the festival grow and succeed. If you’d like to support this organization’s efforts, visit the Feeding San Diego website to get involved.
From Kitchen Remodeling to Event Spaces
While Kitchens Plus is best known for kitchen remodeling services, building The Stage was an opportunity to bring their design and craftsmanship to a live event setting, showing how the right environment can enhance the culinary experience. Just as they help homeowners create kitchens that inspire gathering and connection, Kitchens Plus created a festival space that brought people together.
Create Your Own Culinary Space with Kitchens Plus
Just like The Stage was the centerpiece of the festival, your kitchen can be the centerpiece of your home. Kitchens Plus brings the same level of care and detail to every kitchen remodeling project they take on.
Ready to create a space that’s beautiful, functional, and built to last?
Contact Kitchens Plus today to start planning your dream kitchen.
