Jackson Hole Food & Wine is proud to feature an extraordinary roster of past participants who have brought their artistry, creativity, and passion to our events. From unforgettable dishes to inspired pairings, these talented chefs, vintners, and spirits makers have helped shape the unique flavors of our festivals.
2017 JACKSON HOLE SUMMER FESTIVAL
Chris Shepherd
Underbelly
Houston, TX
Ryan Prewitt
Pêche Restaurant
New Orleans, LA
Hardy Wallace
Dirty & Rowdy,
Napa Valley, CA
Chris Pittinger
Gros Ventre Cellars
Sonoma, CA
Pierre-Antoine Rovani
Remoissenet Pere et Fils
Burgundy, France
Nona Yehia
Vertical Harvest
Jackson, WY
Eddie Gilbert
North Berkeley Imports
2018 WINTER FEST
Chef Tyler Florence
Wayfare Tavern
San Francisco, CA
Chef Matt Masera
Wayfare Tavern
San Francisco, CA
Guillaume Large
Résonance
Willamette Valley, OR
David Kaplan
Co-Founder
Death & Co.
Drew Neiporent
Owner
Myriad Restaurant Group
New York, NY
Mark Carter
Professional Snowboarder
Ten Sleep, WY
David DeFazio
Brand Ambassador
Wyoming Whiskey
Jackson, WY
2018 SUMMER FESTIVAL
Chefs Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski
State Bird Provisions, The Progress
San Francisco, CA
Chefs Walter & Margarita Manzke
République
Los Angeles, CA
Chef Dusty Rasnick
Sudachi
Jackson, WY
Chef Ryo Hasegawa
Nobu
New York, NY
Dennis Cakebread
Cakebread Cellars
Napa Valley, CA
Tim Mondavi
Continuum
Napa Valley, CA
Danielle Thompson
Almaviva
Puente Alto, Chile
Lia Gilles
Verité
Sonoma County, CA
Alex Jump
Death & Co.
Denver, Co
Tyson Buhler
Death & Co.
Denver, CO
Hendricks Gin
2019 WINTER FEST
Chef Richard Blais
Juniper & Ivy, Crack Shack
San Diego, CA
Drew Neiporent
Myriad Restaurant Group
New York, NY
Chris Figgins
Figgins Family Wine Estates
Walla Walla, WA
Alex Day
Co-Founder
Death & Co.
Los Angeles, CA
David Kaplan
Co-Founder
Death & Co.
Los Angeles, CA
2019 SUMMER FESTIVAL
Chef Bryan Voltaggio
Estuary, Washington, DC
Volt Restaurant, Frederick, MD
Chef Daniel Boulud
The Dinex Group
New York, NY
Chef Katie Button
Cúrate Tapas Bar
Asheville, NC
Chef Mike Lata
Fig, The Ordinary
Charleston, SC
Pitmaster Adam Perry Lang
Los Angeles, CA
Pitmaster Matt Horn
Horn Barbecue
Oakland, CA
Christina Grdovic
New York, NY
Matt Hobbs
Paul Hobbs Winery
Sonoma, CA
Lisa D’Adamo
Folio Fine Wine Partners
John Lockwood
Enfield Wine Co.
Napa, CA
Alex Jump
Death & Co.
Denver, Co
Devon Tarby
Death & Co.
Los Angeles, CA
Hendricks Gin
2020 Winter Fest
Ches Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski
State Bird Provisions, The Progress
San Francisco, CA
Andy Paey
Paey Vineyards
Sonoma Coast, CA
Preston Van Winkle
Old Rip Van Winkle
Frankfort, KY
Matt Bean
Editor-In-Chief, Sunset Magazine
Emeryville, CA
Laely Heron
Heron Wines
Sausalito, CA
2021 Summer Festival
Chef Evan Funke
Felix Trattoria
Los Angeles, CA
Pitmaster Tuffy Stone
Cool Smoke
Richmond, VA
Pitmaster Adam Perry Lang
South Fork Lodge
Swan Valley, ID
Katie Ellsweig
Kobrand Wine & Spirits
Danielle Thompson
Almaviva
Puente Alto, Chile
2022 Winter Fest
Chef Ryo Hasegawa
Nobu
New York, NY
Drew Neiporent
Owner
Myriad Restaurant Group
New York, NY
Nick Graber
Huneeus Vintners
Preston Van Winkle
Old Rip Van Winkle
Frankfort, KY
Matt Holtgreve
Edrington
John Lock
J Vineyards & Winery
Healdsburg, CA
2022 Summer Festival
Chef Alon Shaya
Safta
Denver, Co
Pitmaster Pat Martin
Martin Bar-B-Que Joint
Nashville, TN
Chef Lee Tiernan
Black Axe Mangal
London, England
Patrick Sullivan
Jackson Family Wines
Jason Sorrell
Vineyard Brands
Anna Mains
Monkey Shoulder
2023 Winter Fest
Chef Sarah Grueneberg
Monteverde
Chicago, IL
Sarah Quider
Foley Food & Wine Society
Sonoma, CA
Anthony Giglio
Wine Expert
New York, NY
Markus Draxler
Founder
Solex Fine Foods
New York, NY
Jon Feuersanger
The Macallan
2023 Summer Festival
Chef Markus Glocker
Koloman
New York, NY
Chef Billy Durney
Hometown Bar-B-Que, Red Hook Tavern, Brooklyn, NY
Hometown Barbecue, Miami, FL
Chef Fany Gerson
Fan Fan Doughnuts
La Newyorkina
Brookly, NY
Chef Trigg Brown
Win Son
Win Son Bakery
Brooklyn, NY
Rosemary Cakebread
Gallica
St. Helena, CA
Heather Jeter
Folio Fine Wine Partners
Chas Marsh & Travis Goodwin
Jackson Hole Still Works
Jackson, WY
2024 Winter Fest
Chefs Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski
State Bird Provisions, The Progress
San Francisco, CA
Markus Draxler
Founder
Solex Fine Foods
New York, NY
Chris Tanghe
Master Sommelier
Seattle, WA
Sara & Matt Licklider
Owners
Lioco
Healdsburg, CA
David DeFazio
Brand Ambassador
Wyoming Whiskey
Jackson, WY
2024 Summer Festival
Chef Aaron Bludorn
Bludorn
Houston, TX
Chef Cassidee Dabney
Blackberry Farm
Walland, TN
Andy Chabot
SVP, Food & Beverage
Blackberry Farm
Walland, TN
Billy Weiss
Owner & Importer
North Berkeley Imports
Sashi Moorman
Owner & Winemaker
Evening Land Seven Springs Estate, Domaine De La Côte, Piedrasassi and Sandhi Wines
Gianna Ghilarducci
Brand Winemaker
Spire Collection
Mt. Brave
Pitmaster Don Nyugen
Khói Barbecue
Houston, TX
Pitmaster Hector Garate
Palmira Barbecue
Charleston, SC
Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams
Tomo
Seattle, WA
Chef Mei Lin
daybird
Los Angeles, CA
Wild Common Tequila
Wyoming Whiskey
Kirby, WY
2025 Winter Fest
Chef Rick Bayless
Frontera Restaurant Group
Chicago, IL
Matt Bean
Journalist
Master of Ceremonies
Emeryville, CA
Preston Van Winkle
Old Rip Van Winkle
Frankfort, KY
Andrew Minor
Vintus
Wyoming Whiskey
Kirby, WY
2025 Summer Festival
Chef Cody Cheetham
Tavernetta, Denver, CO
Frasca Hospitality Group, Boulder, CO
Bobby Stuckey
Master Sommelier & Partner
Frasca Hospitality Group
Boulder, CO
Chef Melissa Perello
Octavia, Frances
San Francisco, CA
Pitmasters Andrew and Michelle Muñoz
Moo’s Craft Barbecue
Los Angeles, CA
Pitmaster Leonard Botello IV
Truth BBQ
Houston, TX
Jil and Steve Matthiasson
Matthiasson Wines
Napa Valley, CA
Jean-Luc Pépin
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Burgundy, France
Billy Weiss
Owner & Impoter
North Berkeley Imports
Don Julio Tequila
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey