WHY IT RATES: The inaugural five-day event will feature a star-studded list of attendees, including well-known celebrity chefs and mixologists, and also serve as the scene of Invited’s ‘Chef of the Year’ title competition. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Associate Writer
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, the premier 7,000-acre resort in the Dominican Republic, today announced plans for its inaugural Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival in partnership with Invited, a private collection of nearly 200 owned or operated golf and country clubs, city clubs, sports clubs, stadium clubs in 27 states, and seven BigShots Golf locations. The first annual Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival will take place from October 17 - 22, 2023.
“The Dominican Republic is often credited as having the best beaches, best golf, and best amenities in the world, but our diverse and inspiring culinary scene can get overshadowed for those who haven’t yet experienced the unique flavors of the island for themselves. We wanted to create a comprehensive event for our guests to enjoy all this destination has to offer in the culinary realm and let our talent truly shine,” said Jason Kycek, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas. “In partnership with Invited and featuring some of today’s hottest chefs in the industry, our inaugural Food & Wine Festival will immerse attendees in local and international cuisine in a fresh and exciting way.”
This celebration of Dominican and international cuisine will feature a star-studded list of attendees including well-known Celebrity Chefs Hubert Keller and Akira Back, combined with Invited’s most talented chefs and mixologists. As part of the Food & Wine Festival, Invited Chefs will be competing for the company’s coveted Chef of the Year title, a distinguished honor which Casa de Campo has helped showcase since 2021.
Throughout the five-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy food & wine pairings from some of the most notable names in gastronomy while enjoying all that Casa de Campo has to offer, including the resort’s new luxury accommodations in The Premier Club as well as the brand new state-of-the-art spa & wellness center. The schedule of the weekend’s events includes:
- Oct 17 – Invited Chef of the Year Welcome Dinner on Minitas Beach
- Oct 18 – Invited Chef of the Year Pairing Dinner at Minitas Beach Club Restaurant
- Oct 19 – Invited Chef of the Year Cook-off Competition and Glow Golf Party on Teeth of the Dog Driving Range
- Oct 20 – Session 1 of Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival Grand Tasting Pavilion at the Marina Riverside Center & Celebrity Chef Showcase Reception Under the Stars at Minitas Beach Club
- Oct 21 – Session 2 of Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival Grand Tasting Pavilion at the Marina Riverside Center & Invited Chef of the Year Reveal Dinner in the Flamboyan Ballroom
Attendees have the option to book a 3- or 5-day package that include a wide array of activities and amenities on property to enjoy, including horseback riding at the Equestrian Center, golf on each of the resort’s three immaculate courses designed by Pete Dye, a Catalina Island boat tour, or treatments at the brand-new spa and wellness center.
“Casa de Campo is an amazing destination resort with fantastic epicurean offerings from comfort foods to sophisticated, gourmet cuisine,” said Sean DiCicco, Invited’s Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations, “the opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in all the resort has to offer and enjoy unique dining experiences, demonstrations and social functions that showcase some of Invited’s most talented chefs and mixologists working alongside Casa de Campo’s talented culinary team will be truly special. Through our partnership, we’re creating an epicurean experience that will be second to none.”
Tickets and packages for the Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival can be reserved online at www.casadecampo.com.do/food-and-wine-festival/. For more information about Casa de Campo, please visit www.casadecampo.com.do or on Instagram @casadecampodr. For more information about Invited, please visit www.invitedclubs.com.
SOURCE: Casa de Campo press release.
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