Wine Cellar Dinner - New Jersey Wine & Food Festival
A Hamburg dinner featuring Marco Pierre White, a five-course menu, and wine pairings from Quintessa and Sea Smoke.
Event
Main Event: The Grand Tasting
A New Jersey Wine & Food Festival tasting event in Hamburg with 200+ winery and distillery tastings, chef signature dishes, live entertainment and dancing.
About the event
Tastings, dishes, and entertainment
The Grand Tasting is built as a walk-around signature tasting event, with 200+ tastings from leading wineries and distilleries. The food side centers on signature dish tastings from dozens of celebrated New Jersey chefs and restaurants, with live entertainment and dancing also included in the program.
The program also includes high-end immersive simulator drives courtesy of Paul Miller Auto Group. The event is presented by Blind Ambition Coalition, a nonprofit organization described as improving the lives of blind, visually impaired, and disabled people through social events and recreational activities.
Featured chefs and setting
Named culinary participants include Masaharu Morimoto of MM by Morimoto, David Burke of Red Horse by David Burke, Anastacia Song of MM by Morimoto, Antonio De Ieso of Fiorentini, Alex Magloire of Strickland’s Steakhouse, Andre deWaal of Andre’s Restaurant, Jacques Torres of Jacques Torres Chocolate, and Robbie Felice of PastaRamen.
The event is tied to Crystal Springs Clubhouse at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg. It is organized by New Jersey Wine & Food Festival and scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Attendance details
Attendance is limited to guests 21 and over. Published dress guidance calls for cocktail attire for women, jackets preferred for men, and no jeans. Tickets are listed as non-refundable, so those conditions matter before planning around the tasting, dishes, entertainment, and simulator-drive components.
General admission is listed at $185 plus tax in USD. The published price aligns with the general admission price information for the event.
Frequently asked questions
Which chefs are named for the event?
Named participants include Masaharu Morimoto, David Burke, Anastacia Song, Antonio De Ieso, Alex Magloire, Andre deWaal, Jacques Torres, and Robbie Felice.
What is being poured at the tasting?
The tasting includes 200+ pours from leading wineries and distilleries.
What food is included in the program?
The food program centers on signature dish tastings from dozens of celebrated New Jersey chefs and restaurants.
Are there age, refund, or dress-code rules?
Yes. The event is 21 and over only, tickets are non-refundable, and the dress code calls for cocktail attire for women, jackets preferred for men, and no jeans.
What is the ticket price?
General admission is listed at $185 plus tax in USD.
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