Festival of Flavors
Culinary Weekend 2024


Introducing an unprecedented culinary journey, the Worldwide Festival of Flavors at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal transcends Mexico to bring you exclusive access to the most exquisite, sophisticated, and world-class culinary experiences in the heart of Los Cabos. Evolving for 2024, we’re proud to share our bold new vision, attracting the best of the best from around the globe. Showcasing an expert curation of globally recognized chefs under the leadership of Executive Chef Gustavo Pinet, this year’s Festival of Flavors promises to elevate culinary experiences to unprecedented heights, showcasing the pinnacle of global cuisine and with intimate access to an exceptional lineup of top-notch chefs.

 

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Culinary Weekends 2024

AN EPICUREAN JOURNEY

While our dedication to authentic Mexican cuisine remains unwavering, this year’s Festival of Flavors offers a fresh approach. More than exceptional food, it’s a celebration of the grandeur of worldwide gastronomy – creating unforgettable moments through diverse culinary experiences. Focusing on sourcing the finest ingredients, these exclusive culinary weekends will introduce guests to unique flavors, exquisite pairings, and globally refined culinary exploration. At our Chefs VIP Dinner, we transcend the boundaries of ordinary culinary events by offering direct access to Michelin-star culinary masters.

Culinary Weekend
Chef Claudette Zepeda Culinary Weekend
Chef Claudette Zepeda Culinary Weekend
Culinary Weekend

Join us for a spectacular culinary weekend, “A Bold Taste of Mexico,” featuring the award-winning celebrity chef Claudette Zepeda.

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Chef Stuart Roger
Chef Stuart Roger
Culinary Weekend

It was an unforgettable 4th of July celebration where Chef Stuart Roger brought exquisite flavors from the golden sands of Waldorf Astoria Cancun to the sparkling shores of Los Cabos.

Bay Area Takeover in Paradise
Bay Area Takeover in Paradise
Culinary Weekend

A culinary journey as San Francisco’s most celebrated chefs converged in paradise. Chef David Yoshimura, renowned for his culinary prowess showcased at Michelin-starred establishments worldwide, collaborated with Chef Seth Stowaway, owner of Michelin Guide’s Osito Restaurant, for an unforgettable Bay Area takeover.

Chef Jaime Pesaque Culinary Weekend
Chef Jaime Pesaque Culinary Weekend
Culinary Weekend

An extraordinary gastronomic experience where we proudly hosted the culinary luminary, Chef Jaime Pesaque, the visionary force behind Jaime Pesaque Restaurants. His globally celebrated culinary artistry shone in Los Cabos.

Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura Culinary Weekend
Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura Culinary Weekend
Culinary Weekend

A culinary journey like no other. We welcomed the culinary virtuoso, Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, from Maido – World’s 50 Best Restaurants #6 and Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants #1, to the enchanting shores of Los Cabos.

Culinary Weekend Series 2024
Culinary Weekend Series 2024
Culinary Weekend

Introducing an unprecedented culinary journey, the Worldwide Festival of Flavors at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal transcends Mexico to bring you exclusive access to the most exquisite, sophisticated, and world-class culinary experiences in the heart of Los Cabos.

Culinary Weekend Series 2024
Chef Michael Mina & Chef Adam Sobel Culinary Weekend
Chef Michael Mina & Chef Adam Sobel Culinary Weekend
Culinary Weekend

Global gastronomy was celebrated with 2024’s inaugural Worldwide Festival of Flavors, which proudly showcased Chef Michael Mina’s culinary brilliance, born in Cairo, Egypt, and Chef Adam Sobel.

Global Best Chefs

Chef Claudette Zepeda
Chef Claudette Zepeda
Guest Chef – Nov 21st -23rd, 2024
Claudette Zepeda is an award-winning, San Diego-based celebrity chef and culinary entrepreneur known for her fearless style and bold approach to regional Mexican cuisine. Seen on 2022 Netflix’s edition of Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, winning her challenge & on Iron Chef México where she successfully won her challenge and tied in the finale. Zepeda’s multi-faceted expertise is showcased in her role overseeing the creative vision as Founder of Chispa Hospitality with projects in Nashville, Australia and México.
Chef Stuart Roger
Chef Stuart Roger
Guest Chef – July 3rd – July 6th, 2024
Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria Cancun brings over 20 years of culinary experience. With a background that spans from Rocco Forte Hotels to the French Riviera and beyond, Chef Roger’s passion for the culinary arts is evident. From his early days as a Chef’s Assistant to his current role as Executive Chef, he has honed his skills and leadership abilities, ensuring that each dining experience is exceptional. With a focus on sourcing sustainable ingredients and crafting innovative gastronomic offerings, Chef Roger embodies the spirit of excellence.
Chef David Yoshimura
Chef David Yoshimura
Guest Chef – June – 13th – 15th, 2024
Chef David began the journey of opening Nisei as a pop-up in the summer of 2020-2021. Nisei finally opened as a brick in Mortar in August of 2021, where Chef David has utilized his eclectic experience to bring the Bay Area a new approach to Japanese American food. In 2022, Chef David was also nominated for a James Beard Award for Emerging Chef, as well as one Michelin star. He was also awarded the Young Chef Award by Michelin the very same year. Now in 2023, Chef David has retained his one Michelin star and sets his sights toward the future of Japanese American cuisine.
Chef Seth Stowaway
Chef Seth Stowaway
Guest Chef – June – 13th – 15th, 2024
Chef Seth Stowaway has worked under famed chefs Jordan Grosser, Brandon Jew, and Thomas Peña, among others. He opened Osito in December 2021 after fundraising through culinary pop-ups throughout the pandemic. Known for offering guests a 100 percent live-fire dining experience, Osito was awarded its first Michelin star less than one year after opening, which it has since retained. Over this weekend guests at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal can indulge in Chef Stowaway’s elevated, fiery offerings while soaking up the sun on Cabo San Lucas’ most coveted parcel of land.
Chef Jaime Pesaque
Chef Jaime Pesaque
Guest Chef – May 23rd – 25th, 2024
Founder of Jaime Pesaque Restaurants. Born and raised in Peru, trained in Europe and apprenticed in Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy and Spain, including El Celler de Can Roca. In 2008, Pesaque opened its flagship restaurant, Mayta, a contemporary Peruvian cuisine restaurant and pisco bar in Lima, Peru. In 2019 Mayta enters the list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants; in 2022 Mayta enters the list of The World’s 50 Best, and in 2023 was once again elected as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the world.
Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura
Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura
Guest Chef – April 11th – 13th, 2024
Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura is a Peruvian chef of Japanese descent whose most personal and well-known project, Maido Restaurant, is located in his hometown of Lima, Peru. Throughout its 15-year history, Maido has been nationally recognized as the Best Restaurant in Peru for the past five years in a row and is internationally ranked #1 on the prestigious Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants (uninterruptedly from 2017-2019), as well as #6 on The World’s Best 50 Restaurants. Chef Micha is also the author of the book “Nikkei is Peru” and director of the Netflix documentary “Peru, Hidden Treasure.”
Chef Adam Sobel
Chef Adam Sobel
Guest Chef – February – 15th – 17th, 2024
Adam Sobel is a Chef/Partner at MINA Group, primarily responsible for the oversight of concept development and menu creation. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he has earned widespread acclaim working alongside top chefs worldwide. Most recently, Chef Sobel developed the concept and menu for the highly lauded Sorelle, in Charleston, SC. In addition to his culinary achievements, he is a familiar face on popular Food Network shows like Tournament of Champions, Guys Grocery Games, and Chopped, where he has served as both a competitor and judge.
Chef Michael Mina
Chef Michael Mina
Guest Chef – February – 15th – 17th, 2024
Celebrity Chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Michael Mina is known for his award-winning 45 restaurants/operations around the world, including the Michelin-starred MICHAEL MINA, Chef Mina’s flagship restaurant in the heart of San Francisco, which represents the culmination of his core culinary philosophies, Middle Eastern heritage, lauded chronicles as a chef and restaurateur, and personal character. Chef Mina will bring his love of the American steakhouse experience to Cabo featuring classic Americana infused with his arsenal of world flavors and dramatic flair.

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