
Thursday · October 24, 2019 · 5:30pm
Culinary Outlook, 2nd floor of Mesa Commons
San Diego Mesa College, 7250 Mesa College Dr.
Taste of Mesa
On October 24, 2019, San Diego Mesa College will host the annual “Taste of Mesa”, the premier cooking-show style fundraiser benefiting the Culinary Arts Management Program
“Taste of Mesa” will feature internationally-inspired cuisine and two cook-off competitions between alumni, students and an advanced baking team. Alumni and current students compete against each other in either cooking or cake decorating.


Silent Auction items will include cooking lessons with local chefs.
- Each chef will help the winner create a signature dish
- Winners and five of their friends will have an experience of a life time
Chef Kevin Templeton from Barleymash and Chef Joe Pastry from Waters fine dining catering are the first chef to join the auction.
Students in Culinary Arts/Culinary Management enjoy practical hands-on approach to innovative methods and classical techniques, as well as numerous cuisines. A rigorous training program combines both laboratory and general education coursework, in addition to business courses including supervision and cost control. Graduates of the program are well-prepared, with nearly 100% finding jobs within the industry. Many have gone on to be successful chefs, managers, caterers and owners.
Proceeds from “Taste of Mesa” will be used to purchase ingredients that will help train students for the farm to table style restaurants that are becoming more common in today’s market and prepare them to become valued employees in the service industry.
Tickets
Tickets for the Taste of Mesa
$10 for children 12 and under$25 for students
$50 General public
$75 for VIP
VIP ticket holders:
- Are invited to a private reception on the patio in the Organic Garden
- Gain early access to the silent auction of Dine with a Chef
- Invited to judge of both the cooking and decorating contest
- Mix and mingle with the contestants after the competition
- Receive a culinary gift bag
- Will be publicly acknowledged on the VIP Wall of Fame
Sponsors





Special Thanks to:
P&R Paper
Specialty Produce
F.S.E. INC
Urban Mo’s
Vessel Restaurant, Kona Kai Resort
Rosarito Beach Hotel
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa (Mission Bay)
Chef Kevin Templeton, Barleymash
Chef Tim Kolanko, Urbana
Chef Keoni Simmons, Jamul Casino
Chef Amy DiBiase, InterContinental
Farmer Jack Ford, Taj Farms
Chef Mark Schmitt, Fort Oak
Chef Matt Richmond, Cucina Enoteca Del Mar
Chef Tonya Whitfield, 72-Fifty/Mesa Culinary
Chef Travis Swikard, Callie
Chef Flor Franco, Franco on 5th
Chef Carlo Guardado Small Town
Chef Chris Haas, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Chef Joe Burns, Waters Catering/Mesa Culinary
Chef Christina Ng, Berry Good Food Foundation
Sponsorship opportunities are available at many levels. All sponsors will be featured at the event, recognized on the annual Culinary Donor Wall, and receive VIP tickets. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Krista Stellmacher, Director of Resource Development at (619) 388-2285 or kstellmacher@sdccd.edu.
Prizes
Silent Auction Experiences include cooking lessons with local chefs
- Each chef will help the winner create a signature dish
- Winners and five of their friends will have an experience of a life time
Guests will be able to bid on private experiences with several award-winning chefs, including Chef Mark Schimtt of Fort Oak, Chef Amy DiBiase of InterContinental, Chef Joe Burns from Waters Fine Catering, Farmer Chistina Ng from the Berry Good Food Foundation, Farmer Jack Ford of Taj Farms, Chef Kevin Templeton of Barleymash, and Chef Flor Franco of Franco on 5th.