the 2015 st. croix food & wine schedule, guest chefs & sponsorhip opportunities
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FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCEThe St. Croix
Be Part of the Passion
LOCATIONHeld on sunny St. Croix, no
passport is needed to travel tothe US Virgin Islands. While it
is bitter cold elsewhere inApril, its warm on St. Croix.
Celebrity chefs along with awardwining wine-makers, brewers and
spirit companies support theevents. which are attended by
locals and visitors.
The St. Croix Food & WineExperience offers a full weekof casual and elegant events,satisfying different budgets
and culinary tastes.
PEOPLE EVENTS
About
WHEREThe events are held at
different locations around thissun-soaked island. From beachbars and elegant homes to golfcourses and resorts, attendingthe events is a great way to
discover St. Croix.
The St. Croix Food & WineExperience is held every Aprilwhen tropical breezes are cool,temperatures are warm and the
sun is shinning!
The events raise funds for TheSt. Croix Foundation, anon-profit focused on
education reform, historicrestoration, business andcommunity development.
About
WHEN WHY
April 12-18, 2015
Chefs
Dr. BBQ
Ray LampeFacebook
Dean SpinksKWine Bar, Orlando
Kevin Fonzo
Ace of Cakes
Duff GoldmanFacebook
Tony CastellucciHawaii
Sam Choy
USVI Dept of Tourism
Digby Stridiron
Texas
Tiffany Derry
2015SCHEDULESunday, April 12Cuisine on the Green
Tuesday, April 14Gourmet Vintner Dinner with Chef Tiffany DerryCity Crawl with Chef Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes)
Wednesday, April 15Cake Class with Chef Duff GoldmanFood Fight: Chef Sam Choy vs. Dr. BBQGalleon Wine Dinner
Thursday, April 16A Taste of St. Croix
Friday, April 17Cork & Fork Dinner with Chef Tony CastellucciCork & Fork Dinner with Chef Kevin FonzoSunset BBQ
Saturday, April 18Kids Cooking Chefs Move to School - Kevin FonzoWine in the Warehouse
2015SCHEDULESunday, April 12Cuisine on the Green
Tuesday, April 14Gourmet Vintner Dinner with Chef Tiffany DerryCity Crawl with Chef Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes)
Wednesday, April 15Cake Class with Chef Duff GoldmanFood Fight: Chef Sam Choy vs. Dr. BBQGalleon Wine Dinner
Thursday, April 16A Taste of St. Croix
Friday, April 17Cork & Fork Dinner with Chef Tony CastellucciCork & Fork Dinner with Chef Kevin FonzoSunset BBQ
Saturday, April 18Kids Cooking Chefs Move to School - Kevin FonzoWine in the Warehouse
EVENTGUIDECuisine on the GreenHeld at the Carambola Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jonescourse, this event combines a lively tournament withtasty bites and drinks at every tee.
Gourmet Vintner DinnerThis event pairs a celebrity chef with a renowned winemaker creating a perfect dining experience. With itsgourmet-themed auction and the festive atmosphere,this dinner is perfect for indulgence and generosity.
City CrawlTaste your way thru historic Christiansted. Start withappetizers at one spot; then stroll to your entree and achange in atmosphere. Complete the night with dessertand champagne in the final destination.
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
EVENTGUIDEFood Fight! Could you crack open a conch shell, identify a sauceblindfolded, or open a coconut in a timed challenge?Food Fight demands such skills from celebrity chefs asthey compete in a series of challenges.
Galleon Wine DinnerThe Galleon Wine Dinner features a special menudesigned specifically to complement fine wines.
Seminars & Cooking Each year special seminars from wine education tocooking classes are held. Seminars depend onvisiting guests of the year. Anthony Giglio has helda wine class, and in 2015 Duff Goldman will offera cake class. Topics change, but the fun remains.
WEDNESDAY
EVENTGUIDEA Taste of St. CroixThis is the event that started it all and simply cannotbe missed. Held beach side at Divi Carina Bay Resort,join almost 2000 foodies and friends to sample theexpertise of 55 chefs, caterers and farms whilesipping libations from visiting winemakers, breweriesand distilleries..
A Taste of St. Croix offers added excitement with thefood and beverage competition judged by visitingchefs and special guests.
A Moet & Chandon After Party with dancing and, ofcourse, champagne is the ideal way to burn off thecalories obtained during the "feastivities" andcelebrate the winners and participants of thecompetition
THURSDAY
EVENTGUIDE
Cork & Fork DinnersPrepared by celebrity chefs with wines presentedby visiting vintners, these elegant dinners areprepared for an intimate group of 12-15 guests.Dinners are hosted in stunning private homes,several of which have appeared in nationalpublications.
Sunset BBQCelebrity chefs share their grilling talents withour local culinary students at one of our hottestevents. Held on the pier in historic Frederikstedoverlooking the water, this unique event allowsyou the opportunity to meet and mingle withcelebrity chefs and enjoy unparalleled views asyou dine and dance under the stars.
FRIDAY
EVENTGUIDE
Kids Cooking This youth event ignites excitement about cookingwith little chefs learning to make simple, fun andhealthy recipes under the instruction of bothcelebrity and local chefs.
Wine in the WarehouseThe Leeward Distributor warehouse is dramaticallyconverted into festive, red-carpet event venue withmultiple bars, live music, dancing, small bites andlots of wine. The silent auction and special pricingon cases of wine are irresistible.
SATURDAY
PRODUCTPLACEMENTOPPORTUNITIES & IDEAS
- Enter-to-Win Sweeptakes (In US markets, online, radio)- Reward clients, sales teams with a trip to the event- Logo on hats, shirts, signage, in collateral- Logo on Chef coats, aprons- Signage at events- Brand tents/holes at golf course- Brand the ENTIRE event or an individual event- Create branded cabana VIP lounge at an event- Buy-out a Cork & Fork dinner for your customers- Opportunities are only limited to creativity - let's talk!
Contact us
SPONSORLEVELSTITLE SponsorName on Event title, exhibit space, signage at events,benefits of levels below, and much more.
PLATINUM: $15k - $25k Branding of one event, signage, ad in printedmaterial/collateral, social media mentions, advance tickets. .
GOLD: Starting at $10k Logo in collateral, social media mentions, advance tickets.
SILVER: $5k Logo in collateral, advance tickets.
BRONZE & FRIEND: $1k - $2,500Advance tickets
To discuss sponsorship benefits, contact Tina at340-773-9898, [email protected]
WinemakersBo Barrett Jim Bernau Chris Benziger Cesare Bruni Bob Foley Gustavo Gonzalez Jennifer Halleck Tom Hedges Carroll KempJulianna Martinelli Trent Moffet Michaela Moretti Lindy Novak oJoel Peterson Michael Phillips Maria Ponzi Shauna Rosenblum Eric Wente Francesca TinazziCamille Seghesio Rudy Von Strasser
Thank you to ourPast Participants
ChefsGovind ArmstrongPaula DaSilva Tiffany Derry Rocco DiSpirito Catherine Driggers Michael Ferraro Betty Fraser Eric Greenspan Gerry Klaskala Mike Lata Anita Lo Antonia Lofaso Tim Love Evelyn Paul Kevin Rathbun Richard Reddington Gabriel Rucker Liza Shaw Ana Sortun Roberto TrevinoMerlin Verrier Sue Zemanick
PHOTOSOF FUNGet in the Picture and Join Us!
Marjo Ahomarjoaho.com
Malek Bascombe
Ted Davis & Sam Dikeddstudio.us
Kelly Greer kellygreer.net
Tina Henle tinahenle.com
Thank you to ourPHOTOGRAPHERS
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permission from the photographer. We love themand the beautiful work they do for us!
Lindsay Kammerzeltlindsaykammerzelt.com
Gary McCracken
Quiana Duncanqstudiovi.com
Sarene Brumant
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