28th Annual American Wine and Food Festival Returns to LA

Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels programs features top chefs and wineries

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The 28th annual American Wine and Food Festival, a major fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels Programs of Los Angeles, is set to take place this weekend at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. The Saturday night event will feature 30 top chefs and 80 wineries and spirit labels, allowing attendees to sample gourmet food and wine pairings. On Sunday, a Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner at Spago Beverly Hills will showcase celebrity chefs preparing a multi-course meal paired with select wines.

Why it matters

The American Wine and Food Festival has been a significant annual event in Los Angeles for nearly three decades, raising over $15 million for Meals on Wheels to provide meals to homebound, senior, and disabled citizens in the city. The festival highlights the city's vibrant food and wine scene while supporting an important community service.

The details

The Saturday night festival at Universal Studios runs from 6pm to 11pm and includes a VIP cooking demonstration by Wolfgang Puck. Attendees can also enjoy an after-hours 'Sherry Yard's Sweet Sanctuary Champagne and Port Lounge'. Tickets for the main festival are $300 per person. On Sunday, the Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner at Spago Beverly Hills features a multi-course meal prepared by celebrity chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa and Charlie Palmer, paired with select wines. Reservations for the dinner are $750 per person or $7,000 per table.

  • The 28th annual American Wine and Food Festival takes place on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
  • The Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner at Spago Beverly Hills is scheduled for Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 6pm.

The players

Meals on Wheels Programs of Los Angeles

A nonprofit organization that provides meals to homebound, senior, and disabled citizens in Los Angeles. The American Wine and Food Festival has raised over $15 million for Meals on Wheels since 1982.

Wolfgang Puck

A celebrity chef who will be giving a VIP cooking demonstration at the Saturday night festival.

Nobu Matsuhisa

A celebrity chef who will be preparing a course for the Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner at Spago Beverly Hills.

Charlie Palmer

A celebrity chef who will be preparing a course for the Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner at Spago Beverly Hills.

Spago Beverly Hills

The restaurant hosting the Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner on Sunday evening.

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The takeaway

The American Wine and Food Festival has become a beloved annual tradition in Los Angeles, bringing together the city's top chefs and wineries to raise funds for the important Meals on Wheels program. The festival's longevity and continued success highlight LA's vibrant food culture and commitment to community service.