Beaver Creek Master Chef Classic presented by Bon Appetit

Schedule of Events

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28

Master Chef Cooking Class & Wine Luncheon
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
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
Enjoy an amazing 4-course dinner prepared by Guest Chefs Laurent Tourondel and François 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

Master Chef Pastry Workshop
Learn about all things sweet with world-renowned pastry chef François 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
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
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
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
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

TICKETS
Click here to purchase tickets to any of the above events. Tickets may also be purchased by calling at 888.920.ARTS(2787), or in person at the Vilar box office in Beaver Creek.

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EVENT PACKAGES

Master Chef Package
Includes 1 ticket to each of the following:
- Master Chef Dinner
- Master Chef Challenge
- Grand Tasting
- one seminar (choose from Sushi Workshop, Pastry Workshop, or Cocktail Seminar)
Cost: $285

VIP Package
Includes 1 ticket to all events, PLUS an exclusive meet and greet with all of the celebrity chefs prior to the Grand Tasting at 6:30pm and a Bon Appetit cookbook autographed by all the chefs.
Cost: $335

Just A Taste Package
Includes 1 ticket to each of the following:
- Master Chef Challenge
- Grand Tasting
Cost: $145

For more information on the above packages or lodging packages, please call (970) 845-5974.

TICKETS
Click here to purchase tickets to any of the above events. Tickets may also be purchased by calling at 888.920.ARTS(2787).

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.