Best LA Food Events

Food and wine festivals are some of my favorite types of events to attend. These days Chefs have become super stars…and foodie events are a great way to meet them. I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Curtis Stone. I even had the chance to interview him. Read my Chef Curtis Stone Interview. Below here is our list of Best LA Food Events

*Meet your favorite chef at a Food Festival – Curtis Stone with me – Kathy Leonardo*

Best LA Food Events

Stumbling upon a food event while visiting a new city is always a great experience, and finding out you just missed one is a real bummer. Often these events donate a portion of sales to a charity. However, many fundraising events double as food festivals. So you can party with a purpose! The nonprofit earns money, and you enjoy a spectacular foodie event. Why not plan your portion of the trip in Los Angeles during the same time as one of these fundraisers? Food events provide a friendly way to meet locals, find excellent restaurants in the area, and try new types of cuisine. This is true for locals and tourists alike.

*The 2022 Back on the Block Annual Fundraiser; photo courtesy of Chad Villaflores*

Block Party by Concern Foundation

Concern Foundation’s annual fundraiser Block Party is a well planned out event. In addition to fabulous food, and drink, you’ll enjoy live bands, DJs, dance acts, acrobatics, a live auction, and a silent one, even a casino at the event. All the money raised goes to finding a cure to cancer. Read several of my Concern Foundation Block Party Reviews.

LA Times Food Bowl

A totally different type of foodie event, The LA Times Food Bowl used to take place the entire month of May each year (this has changed due to the pandemic). Now the month has changed and features several events each night in various locations across Los Angeles. Selected restaurants hosts events, in addition to a food festival style event that kicks off the month long annual event, as well as ending it. In 2022 a weekend long Night Market returned after the pandemic – Read my LA Times Food Bowl Reviews.

*Pizza from A Tutta Pizza! LA’s Pizza Fest, just one of the many LA Food Bowl events presented by the LA Times*

I attended another event was part of the 2019 LA Food Bowl event. Read A Tutta Pizza, LA’s Pizza Fest Review. We had a fantastic time.

Los Angeles Vegandale Festival

Taking place in October each year, the Los Angeles Vegandale Festival event brings vegan food, to the forefront along with drinks, as well as music. Moreover, the event feaures art installations and also nearly 100 vendors from across the continent and beyond. Fest goers can expect the best in vegan comfort food including deep fried watermelon, beer cheeze battered burgers, quarter pound cookies, and more! This is an all ages event and children 12 and under enter for free. For more info and Tickets, visit www.vegandalefest.com/losangeles/tickets

Celebrate Chefs & Cellars

Another personal favorite of mine, also doubles as a fundraiser is Celebrate Chefs & Cellars. It is presented by the Associates to benefit Palos Verdes Art Center. This is an intimate and charming event which is hosted at an exclusive private winery called Catalina View Gardens. Situated on the edge of the Palos Verdes peninsula, the location offers incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island.

In addition to wine from Catalina View Wines, the event features wine from other vineyards, spirits, and cuisine from prominent local restaurants. Plus, it raises funds for a good cause – the Palos Verdes Art Center. Read my Huff Post review about a past event. Read my article ‘A Palos Verdes Day Trip’ about a wonderful trip down the coast and the 2022 event.

More LA Foodie Events to Come

Unfortunately, we lost two amazing foodie events The Taste, and LA Food and Wine. But I have been to a few new ones – I will keep you posted when and if they continue annually.

See the ETG Food & Wine Festivals Page or visit the ETG Food & Wine Reviews Page to read reviews of more restaurants.