Beaver Creek Master Chef Classic presented by Bon Appetit

Schedule of Events

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28

Master Chef Cooking Class & Wine Luncheon- SOLD OUT
Join Guest Chef Michael Psilakis for this intimate hands-on cooking class in Splendido's state-of-the-art kitchen, followed by a luncheon complete with wine and spirits.
Splendido at the Chateau
10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $150

Master Chef Sushi Workshop- SOLD OUT
With Master Sushi Chef Hidekazu Tojo of Tojo's, Vancouver. Enjoy sips and bites prepared by Foxnut's Riley Romanin.
Beaver Creek Chophouse
3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $65

Master Chef Dinner benefiting The Bright Future Foundation- SOLD OUT 
Enjoy an amazing 4-course dinner prepared by Guest Chefs Laurent Tourondel and Francois Payard, as well as, Splendido's own David Walford, while helping a wonderful local charity.
Splendido at the Chateau
7:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: $125

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Subaru Snowshoe Excursion & Luncheon- SOLD OUT
Enjoy a scenic snowshoe hike followed by lunch at the Grouse Mountain Grill with celebrity chef Cat Cora.
9:30am: Registration at the Beaver Creek Nordic Center
12:15pm: Lunch Grouse Mountain Grill
Cost: $100 (includes transportation, snowshoe guides, equipment and all-inclusive wine pairing lunch)

Master Chef Pastry Workshop- SOLD OUT
Learn about all things sweet with world-renowned pastry chef Francois Payard. Enjoy sips and bites while learning from the best in the world in the heart of Beaver Creek Village.
Rimini
3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $65

Master Chef Challenge - SOLD OUT
At this spirited "Iron Chef"-style competition, watch as chefs are given a surprise ingredient and 20 minutes to create winning dishes. Enjoy complimentary sips and bites in the lobby pre-show and between rounds. Announced by Cat Cora, Bon Appetit Executive Chef.
Competitors: Joey Campanaro, Ming Tsai, Michael Psilakis, and more!
Vilar Performing Arts Center
Doors open at 6:30pm, competition begins at 7:00pm
Open seating 
Cost: $40

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30

Spago Wine Luncheon- SOLD OUT
Hosted by Bon Appetit Wine & Spirits Consultant, Steve Olson, Spago's Master Sommelier, Sean Razee, and Chef Mark Ferguson.
Spago at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
12:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: $100

Apres Ski Cocktail Seminar- SOLD OUT
Hosted by Bon Appetit Wine & Spirits Consultant, Steve Olson. Featuring Zacapa Rum, tasty hand-crafted cocktails, and small bites.
The Osprey
3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $65

Grand Tasting - SOLD OUT
Culinary and pastry tastings from celebrity chefs and accomplished masters from Beaver Creek's finest restaurants are accentuated by wine, beer, and spirits from around the world.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
7:30pm-10:00pm (no early admittance)
Cost: $125

Meet This Year's Chefs:

	Alain Allegretti Mentored by the likes of Jacques Maximin and Alain Ducasse, this Provence, France, native serves his authentic French Riviera cuisine at New York's Allegretti.		Michael Psilakis Influenced by the flavors of classic Greek cooking, Psilakis earned a Michelin Star for his work at Anthos-one of only two Greek restaurants in the world the hold the honor.
	Joey Campanaro One of the New York's most sought after food personalities, the chef/owner of The Little Owl has been featured on The Today Show, The Martha Stewart Show and Iron Chef America.		Hidekazu Tojo One of North America's master sushi chefs, Hidekazu Tojo opened his signature restaurant in 1988. This acclaimed spot has been awarded "Best Japanese" for the past 20 years by Vancouver Magazine.
	Cat Cora Bon Appetit's Executive Chef, Cat Cora is also the first and only female Iron Chef. A cookbook author and national spokeswoman for UNICEF, Cora servese as president/co-founder of Chefs for Humanity.		Laurent Tourondel With the skill of a French-trained chef and the sensibility of a metropolitan restaurateur, Trourondel has turned out his collection of BLT restaurants into a worldwide success.
	François Payard Payard's passion led him from the finest kitchens in France to Le Bernardin in New York.  A third generation pastry chef, Payard owns namesake restaurants in Las Vegas, Japan and Korea.		Ming Tsai A Yale and Le Cordon Bleu Paris graduate, Tsai grew up cooking in his parents' restaurant. This James Beard Award and Emmy winner hosts Simply Ming and is chef/owner of Blue Ginger in Massachusetts.