Learn from some of the world’s most celebrated chefs while cooking up a new dish!
During each 45-minute demonstration, renowned culinary guests will impart years of kitchen wisdom while whipping up a special delicious dish. Attendees can collect tips and tricks to sharpen their skills, as well as savor the exquisite flavors at each presentation. Let's take a look at the event details and the schedule for the 2018 culinary demos.
Event Details:
Location: Festival Center Stage
Days: Monday through Saturday at 12:30 PM
Price: $17 per Guest, plus tax
Dates: Select Dates August 30 to November 12, 2018.
Reservations Open: June 14, 2018
To Make Reservations: Please check availability online or call (407) 939-3378.
If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, you may book online or by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800.
Note: Epcot admission is not included with the event ticket, but is required. Alcoholic beverages are not included or served during demonstrations. All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Schedule:
You can see an organized schedule here or you can browse the list below.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018
12:30 PM/Vegetarian
Valarie Enters
Golden Oak Summerhouse, Walt Disney World Resort
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Courtney Orwig
Haven, Tampa, FL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2018
12:30 PM/Veal
Joe Green
Sunshine Seasons, Epcot
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Faithy Harris-Dowdell
Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant - Animal Kingdom
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018
12:30 PM/Pastry
Juliana Evans
Graciously Sweet, Brooksville, FL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Carlos Torres
Park Event Operations, Walt Disney World
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2018
12:30 PM/Chicken
Enrique Vilaro
Askershus Royal Banquet Hall, Epcot
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Jennifer Denlinger
Valencia College – Poinciana Campus
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2018
2:30 PM/Lamb
Heather McPherson, Pam Brandon & Katie Farmand
Good Catch, Orlando, FL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Juan Paniagua
Liberty Tree Tavern, Magic Kingdom Park
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
12:30 PM/Oxtail
Jose Camey
Boca, Winter Park, FL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Michelle Kelly
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
12:30 PM/Pastry
Crystal Saunders
Epcot Central Bakery
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Sally James
Australis Barramundi, Sydney, Australia
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Sally James
Australis Barramundi, Sydney, Australia
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
12:30 PM/Duck
Candie Stone
Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
12:30 PM/Lamb
Samad Benzari
Morocco Pavilion, Epcot
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
12:30 PM/Duck
Andrew Yeo
The Miami Beach Edition, Miami, FL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
12:30 PM/Scallops
Huda Mu’min
Chef Huda’s Kitchen, Oxon Hill, MD
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
2:30 PM/Beef
Shanna & Brian O’Hea
Academe at the Kennebunk Inn, Kennebunk, ME
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
2:30 PM/Pastry
Kim Yelvington
Bern’s Steakhouse & Chocolate Pi, Tampa, FL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
John Rivers
4 Rivers Smokehouse, Winter Park, FL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
12:30 PM/Lobster
Allen Susser
Chef Allen’s, Hollywood, FL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
12:30 PM/TBA
Melissa Maldonado featuring Boursin® Cheese
Park Event Operations, Walt Disney World
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
12:30 PM/Pastry
Vincenzo Vaccaro
Italy Pavilion, Epcot
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
TBD - Check back soon!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
12:30 PM/Pastry
Emily Ellyn
Emily Ellyn Productions, Orlando, FL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2018
12:30 PM/Shrimp
Brian Collaro
Whole Foods Market, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Patrick Gribbin
Coral Reef Restaurant, Epcot
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2018
12:30 PM/Pastry
Keegan Gerhard
D Bar, Denver, CO
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2018
12:30 PM/Crab
Jamey Fader
Lola, Denver, CO
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Celina Tio
The Belfry, Kansas City, MO
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2018
12:30 PM/Veal
Adam Mali
Executive Chef, Facebook, San Francisco, CA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Sheldon Simeon
Tin Roof & Lineage, Kahului, HI
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Mike Ward
ChefMikeWard.com, Toronto, ON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018
12:30 PM/Duck
Terry Letson
Fumé Bistro & Bar, Napa, CA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Cathal Armstrong
Kaliwa, Washington DC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Dominique Maquet
Macquet Restaurant Concept, New Orleans, LA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Pascal Oudin
Pascal’s On Ponce, Coral Gables, FL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2018
12:30 PM/Pastry
Joe Murphy
Dean & DeLuca, New York, NY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Lee Lucier
Fish Casual Coastal Seafood, Hilton Head, SC
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018
12:30 PM/Scallops
Bayron Sagastume
The Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom Park
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
12:30 PM/Veal
Fabrizio Schenardi
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Glenn O’Brien
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Jennifer Bushman
Verlasso Salmon®, Patagonia
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Fritz Sonnenschmidt
Cutco Cutlery®, Olean, NY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Fritz Sonnenschmidt
Cutco Cutlery, Olean, NY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018
12:30 PM/Duck
Robert Rivera Otero
Jungle Skipper Canteen, Magic Kingdom
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018
12:30 PM/Pastry
Bill Clark
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Bakery
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018
12:30 PM/Lobster
Steven Richard
Paddlefish, Disney Springs
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
TJ Sudiswa
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Edward Mitchell
Liberty Tree Tavern, Magic Kingdom Park
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018
12:30 PM/Chicken
Aphisek Yongsirikun
Japan Pavilion, Epcot
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018
12:30 PM/TBA
Rebecca Modia featuring Boursin® Cheese
Park Event Operations, Walt Disney World Resort
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Justin Timineri
Fresh from Florida, Tallahassee, FL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2018
12:30 PM/Shrimp
Justin Timineri
Fresh from Florida, Tallahassee, FL
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2018
12:30 PM/Charcuterie
Scott Paul
BelGioioso® Cheese, Green Bay, WI
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Scott Paul
BelGioioso® Cheese, Green Bay, WI
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Tony Mantuano
Terralina Crafted Italian, Disney Springs
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2018
12:30 PM/Lobster
Alex Seidel
Fruition and Mercantile, Lakewood, CO
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2018
12:30 PM/Lamb
Matt Gennuso
Chez Pascal & the Wurst Kitchen, Providence, RI
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2018
12:30 PM/Pork
Jet Tila
Food Network, Los Angeles, CA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018
12:30 PM/Fish
Chris Prosperi
Metro Bis, Simsbury, CT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018
12:30 PM/Beef
Alex Guarnaschelli
Butter, New York, NY