Events
October 4, 2025
Southern Smoke Festival
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney, Houston, TX
October 4, 2025, 4pm
Tickets are on sale now! Mark your calendars for October 4, 2025, as the Southern Smoke Festival returns to Houston’s Discovery Green. This high-energy event brings together 85+ top chefs, beverage pros, and live music for one unforgettable day. More than a feast, it fuels the Southern Smoke Foundation’s mission to support food and beverage workers in crisis. Come for the flavors, stay for the cause.
November 14-16, 2025
Food & Wine Classic Charleston
Charleston, SC
Experience the warm hospitality of the Lowcountry at the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, a three-day event featuring world-renowned wine and spirits and the best of local food and culture. I’ll be there participating in the popular Chefs vs. Somms competition, as well as a few other panels and demos. Join me in Charleston!
November 17, 2025
Southern Smoke Symposium
New Orleans, LA
The Southern Smoke Symposium isn’t just another industry conference — it’s a day built by and for the food and beverage community. Join us for a full day of conversations designed to dig into the real challenges facing our industry today, from scaling with soul to navigating modern media, mastering new technologies, and staying ahead in a constantly changing economy.