Tickets for each event can be purchased online, though they are selling fast and several events have sold out, said Culinaria President and CEO Suzanne Taranto-Etheredge.
Chef Johnny Hernandez's dream to host a"national-level" food event in San Antonio is coming to fruition. Guests can interact with local chefs and celebrity chefs visiting from around the country.Seven years ago, Visit San Antonio board member Chef Johnny Hernandez formed a task force with a big goal in mind: “to bring a national-level food event to our city.”
Each $100 daily ticket to The Collective gains access to all food and drinks on offer from chefs set up throughout the park, plus access to a pop-up bistro, a kids zone, live entertainment, and an array of artisan vendors. In addition to tasty treats, attendees can take in “It’s going to be so great and really relaxed. It’s come and go all day,” she said. “It’s just a full day of wine food and everything about the craft.”While celebrity chefs including Bayless, Alex Raij, and Hugo Ortega are a big draw, Taranto-Etheredge said the reason for the festival is to draw attention to “the confluence of culture that is found in our [local] culinary landscape.