Chefs experience ~September 27, 2026
A Night to Dine - A Cause to Believe in
DATE & LOCATION
Sunday, September 27, 2026
4:30 pm
Old Ranch Country Club
3901 Lampson Ave.,
Seal Beach
The Roosters Foundation invites you to an evening that will both delight your palate with great food and wine, while providing an uplifting experience focused on creating a community of care for children in need, in addition to supporting many worthwhile children’s charities. Don’t miss out on a delicious evening!
TICKETS:
- Ticket: $350 pp
($150 tax deductible) - Table for 12 $4200
($1800 tax deductible) - Silver Sponsor $6,000
($3600 tax deductible) - GOLD Sponsor $9,000
($6600 tax deductible) - Platinum Sponsor $12,000
($9600 tax deductible)
Each ticket purchased helps Roosters help children!
Roosters Foundation Hotel Room block available at Ayres Hotel Seal Beach |
12850 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA 90740
Office: 562-296-1408
Featured Chefs & Restaurants
- Chef Ross Pangilinan
*Catering by Mix Mix - Chef Alfonso Ramirez
*Leatherby's Café Rouge - Chef Eric Samaniego
*Michael's on Naples - Chef Lindsay Smith
*Nirvana by Chef Lindsay - Chef Scott Green
*Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Chef Nick Weber
*Populaire Modern Bistro - Chef Ugo Allesina
*Prego Mediterranean - Chef David B. Martin
*The Pacific Club - Chef Stefano Ciociola
*Benchmark
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Delicious Cuisine prepared Live!
Delicious Cuisine prepared Live!
Delight your palate with this extraordinary experience. Guests will have a sumptuous five-course meal paired with fine wines in an unforgettable setting.
The evening’s focal point is our premier Orange County Chefs & restaurants preparing their signature dishes tableside for their exclusive table.
At the Chefs Experience event, we are excited to offer our sponsors the opportunity to have priority in selecting their menu. The menu selection hierarchy will determine the order in which sponsors can choose their preferred dishes for the event. The sooner you purchase your table, the higher you will be in the menu picking order. *Levels of Hierarchy - Platinum, Gold, Silver, then other tables.
ENTERTAINMENT
- Musical entertainment
- Upscale Live & Silent Auction
- After-party with the Chefs featuring chocolate martinis & cocktails
- Music and Dancing
- Cigars
ATTIRE
Black tie optional, but encouraged.
ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION OPENS on Sunday, September 20
17th Annual OC Food and Wine Celebration April 3, 2027
Discover the Flavors of Orange County - Help Roosters Help Kids
2027 DATE & LOCATION
April 3, 2027
3:00pm - 6:00pm General Admission
LOCATION in Laguna Beach:
Festival of Arts, Pageant of the Masters
650 Laguna Canyon Rd,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
TICKETS* - Sold ONLINE ONLY - Opens in December.
- GENERAL ADMISSION 3pm entry with stemless glass
- VIP Ticket 2pm entry with access to VIP Lounge and stemmed wine glass.
*Ticket includes food samples and beverage tastings while supplies last, along with a tasting glass. Parking not included.
21 and over only. No Children.
Each ticket purchased helps Roosters help children!
Online Charity AUCTION Virtual/Mobile Bidding
- Ticket Holders Only — [Register to Bid Here]
- Auction closes at 5pm. Winners are notified via text msg.
- If you WIN an item your credit card is charged at the close of auction. Winners can pick up at event before 6:30pm, or make arrangements for pick up or delivery the week after event. Items can not be shipped.
Parking not included. There are multiple paid public parking lots in the City of Laguna Beach located within walking distance of the Festival of Arts. Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 are the closest with $4 all day Public Parking. Download the Laguna Beach Parking app before you arrive to find available parking and pay for parking using your smart phone! Park for free in lot 16 and ride a free Trolley. Visit lagunabeachparking.net for more information and pricing.
Sip, Stroll, Order Wine, Bid on Virtual Auction to HELP OC KIDS!
OC Food & Wine TASTING FESTIVAL in Laguna Beach, CA. Are you ready for an afternoon of ALL INCLUSIVE wine, spirits, craft beer, and mouth-watering food? At Roosters OC Food & Wine Celebration event, you can indulge in the finest drinks and cuisine, all while supporting a worthy cause.
Savor premium wines, spirits, brew and live music while engaging with passionate winemakers and experts. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and desserts. Sip, swirl, order your favorites, and bid on exclusive auction items for an unforgettable event!
LIVE MUSIC by PINCH ME
Thank you to our SPONSORS
*Anonymous
*CR & R Environmental Services
*Fun 4 Events - Photo booth
*Joann & Greg Batesby
*Michael Krever
*Rick & Pat McAuley
*Porsche Irvine / Porsche NOW Laguna
*Stifel - Foresight Wealth Management
FOOD PURVEYORS & RESTAURANTS
*Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
2026 Participating Retail VENDORS
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2026 Participating Wineries:
2026 Participating Wineries:
*Austin Hope (VIP lounge)
*Benovia Winery
*Opolo Vineyards (VIP lounge)
2026 SPIRITS & COCKTAILS
2026 Craft BREWERIES
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Roosters Foundation helping at-risk and disadvantaged youth
PROCEEDS
Proceeds from the 2025 Food & Wine Celebration will help support over 15 small charities that feed, protect, and educate and nurture children and their families; and fund the Roosters Feeding Program, which feeds families with needy children living below the poverty line in Orange County. The Roosters foundation is a non-profit organization granting tens of thousands of dollars every year to support small hands on charities. Our mission over the past 40+ years has been helping mold and change thousands of lives of children in need and at risk. We appreciate your support in helping us make change.
All contributions to Roosters Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Roosters Foundation is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, non-profit organization -
Federal Tax ID# 33-0764177 www.roosters.org
“We believe every child deserves to feel safe, seen and loved; to be fed nutritional food; to be supported through trauma; and to be educated and inspired.”
For sponsorship information contact:
Penny Strenger, Director
Roosters Foundation of Orange County
949.677.3404 ocroosters@cox.net
