Pacific Flavors Culinary Week

Indulge in the Pacific at Rancho La Puerta as top chefs from Mexico and California bring their bold, creative energy and unforgettable flavors to the table. This week blends the best of both worlds—vibrant Mexican traditions and fresh California flair—using peak-season ingredients straight from our organic gardens. Each meal tells a story of connection, between land and sea, heritage and innovation. Dive into hands-on cooking demos, taste your way through inventive dishes, and discover the stories behind every bite under the Baja stars. From smoky salsas to coastal seafood and garden-driven cuisine, every moment is designed to delight your senses. This is more than a culinary week—it’s a celebration of place, passion, and the art of sharing extraordinary food. Featured Chefs: Christa Cotton | Founder of New Orleans Beverage Group and El Guapo Bitters & Mixers Chef Kelston Moore | Food Network Personality, Luxury Private Chef, U.S. Navy Veteran, and Co-Founder of Bad Boyz of Culinary Chef Raul Casillas | Michelin-Starred Chef and Culinary Leader, with Fine Dining Experience at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Malva, and Culinary Director at Puesto Chef Vivian Mercado | Head Chef and Culinary Instructor at La Cocina que Canta Chef Segundo Romero | Acclaimed Argentine Chef with 20\+ Years of International Cooking Experience and Executive Chef of Rancho La Puerta