Taste of Winter Park is returning for its 30th year on April 15, 2015. This annual foodie event showcases more than 40 of the best chefs, caterers, bakers and confectioners in the Orlando area and draws crowds from all over Central Florida.
All-inclusive tickets give guests access to unlimited samples of delicious dishes, decadent desserts and refreshing beverages. Other highlights of the event include a silent auction, raffle drawing and live entertainment by saxophonist Johnny Mag Sax.
New to the event this year is TR Fire Grill, a chef-inspired American steakhouse that impresses with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and a diverse selection of craft beers and artisanal cocktails. The restaurant smokes its meats and vegetables in-house using hickory wood for a unique and memorable flavor.
2015 Featured Participants
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse
- ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
- Another Broken Egg Cafe
- Bailey's Coffee Service
- Barnie's CoffeeKitchen
- Bosphorous
- Brio Tuscan Grille
- Bungalow 23 Culinary Cocktail Mixers
- Canopy Cafe
- Carmel Kitchen
- Cocina 214
- Costco Wholesale
- Crispers
- Florida Distributing Company
- Gator's Dockside of Baldwin Park
- Hamilton's Kitchen at The Alfond Inn
- Javatino
- Jeremiah's Italian Ice
- John & Shirley's Catering
- Kona Ice of Winter Park
- Krispy Kreme
- Lombardi's Seafood
- Marlow's Tavern
- Mellow Mushroom
- Mi Tomatina
- Miller's Ale House
- Nelore Brazilian Steakhouse
- Orchid Thai Cuisine
- P.F. Chang's China Bistro
- Park Plaza Gardens
- Peterbrooke Chocolatier
- Pi Hole Pizza
- Rogue Pub
- Shake Shack
- Smart Coffee HD
- Sodexo at Rollins College
- Sonny's BBQ
- Tijuana Flats
- The Bistro on Park Avenue
- The Porch
- The Wine Bar
- TR Fire Grill
- Umi
- Whole Foods Market Winter Park
Viking River Cruise Raffle
Does a Viking River Cruise sound like fun? If so, enter the Taste of Winter Park raffle to win an 8-day/7-night cruise for two valued at $4,999 per person. A variety of European itineraries are available to choose from in November or December 2015.
Suggested donation for the raffle is $10 each or sets of 3 for $25. The drawing takes place on April 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Admission to the event is sold separately, and you don't need to be present to win.
Event Tickets
Tickets are already on sale and can be purchased at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce for $40. You can also order tickets online via PayPal here. There's an Early Bird Special that includes 1 event ticket and 2 raffle tickets for $50. Tickets at the door cost $45, or you can purchase 10 tickets for $350.
Tickets to the event are all-inclusive and cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded. All guests must be 21 and up.
If You Go:
• The 30th Annual Taste of Winter Park takes place from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Winter Park Farmers' Market at 200 W New England Avenue.
• Arrive early; the event is popular and parking can be difficult. If possible, bike or choose public transportation. The event is on a Wednesday, which means SunRail will be running.
• Pick up advance tickets at Will Call to save time and money. Tickets will be available beginning at 5:00 pm.