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Catskill Cuisine featuring Alton Brown, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson, and Geoffrey Zakarian

A celebration of the bounty and culinary treasures of the Sullivan Catskills
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  • May 13th 2023 12:00pm

  • 10 AM (Lots) | 11 AM (VIP Entry) | 12 PM (GA) | 5 PM (Event End)

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catskill cuisine

A first-of-its-kind immersive culinary event highlighting all that Sullivan County has to offer.

With the ever growing popularity of the Catskills, curators will use this new platform to expose visitors to the beauty of the region in conjunction with the distinct cuisine. The destination's natural rivers, micro-organic farms and forests serve as endless inspiration for the exploding culinary scene, driven by a diverse wealth of local sustainably-sourced products, fresh-from-the-farm produce, and a range of quality craft beverages.
 
“Catskills Cuisine” takes inspiration from local fare, farmers, and restaurants, featuring celebrity, notable and local chefs participating in tastings, demonstrations and hands-on experiences to immerse visitors in the county. It will be a time to bring visitors, music, and cuisine together, while allowing local culinary experts to shine and be inspired by other accomplished American chefs.

With experiences suited to a variety of interests and audiences, ticket offerings range from General Admission, which includes cooking demonstrations, tastings, and appearances from renowned chefs on the Bethel Woods grounds; to a VIP pass that grants access to the Event Gallery which will be transformed into a culinary theater with exclusive demonstrations from celebrity chefs Alton Brown, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson, and Geoffrey Zakarian preparing dishes inspired by the Catskills; and even a Super-VIP level that admits a small group into a VIP lounge that includes food samplings, meet & greets with the celebrity chefs and book signing opportunities. 

General Admission ticket holders can expect appearances from:

  • Cesare Casella
  • Saul Montiel
  • Ayesha Nurdjaja
  • Dale Talde
  • Melissa Ben-Ishay (Baked by Melissa)
  • Labelle Farms internationally-renowned chefs.

Plus demonstrations by:

  • Chefs from Foster Supply Hospitality (a James Beard Restaurateur’s nominee)
  • Claire Marin of Catskill Provisions
  • Seminary Hill Executive Chef Jack Tippett
  • Jean Paul Medina of Callicoon Hills
  • Jamie Stankevicius of Neversink General Store
  • Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark Executive Chef Kevin Mcafee
  • Resorts World Catskills Executive Chef Ted Iwachiw
  • And more to come!

All demonstrations, tasting, and activations will be executed under the careful eye of Joel Trocino, Executive Chef, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, who was recently awarded Chef of the Year for Legends Hospitality.

Ticket Types

  • Adult Foodie (General Admission) | $76

    Ages 13 & Up.

    • Entrance to the festival
    • Access to acclaimed chef demonstrations and samples (limited supply)
    • Access to Celebrity Chef book signings and merchandise 
    • Access to book signings and merchandise
    • Shopping and sampling with local and regional vendors (Food available for purchase)
    • Access to Kids Zone
    • Live music on the Horizon Stage

    Purchase before Wednesday, March 29 to lock in the early bird rate!

  • Foodie Junior (General Admission Child) | $25

    Ages 3-12 | Children 2 & Under are free.

    • Entrance to the festival
    • Access to acclaimed chef demonstrations and samples (limited supply)
    • Access to Celebrity Chef book signings and merchandise 
    • Access to book signings and merchandise
    • Shopping and sampling with local and regional vendors (Food available for purchase)
    • Access to Kids Zone
    • Live music on the Horizon Stage

  • Gastronome (VIP) | $121 - SOLD OUT!

    Gastronomes enjoy everything in General Admission tickets, PLUS:

    • 1-Hour early entry into festival
    • Admission to demonstrations by Lead Chefs in the Event Gallery (standing room only)
    • Exclusive take-home recipes
    • VIP parking
    • Admission to The Museum at Bethel Woods

    Purchase before Wednesday, March 29 to lock in the early bird rate!

  • Connoisseur (Super VIP) | $244 - SOLD OUT!

    Connoisseurs enjoy everything in General Admission and VIP tickets, PLUS:

    • Access to seating in the Lead Chef demonstration area in the Event Gallery (first come, first served)
    • Access to exclusive, Super VIP area featuring:
      • Lead Chef "Meat" & Greet Lounge
      • Complimentary light bites and beverage samplings throughout the day
      • Private singer-songwriter musical entertainment
      • Private restrooms
    • Commemorative swag
    • Super VIP parking
    • Docent tour and behind-the-scenes tour of The Museum at Bethel Woods

    Purchase before Wednesday, March 29 to lock in the early bird rate!

Disclaimer: All dates, acts, times, and ticket prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Tickets obtained from sources other than the official sites of Bethel Woods, Live Nation or Ticketmaster (our only authorized ticketing services) may be lost, stolen or counterfeit and will not be honored. We cannot refund tickets purchased from brokers or secondary sellers.