THE PREMIERE CULINARY EVENT IN ORANGE COUNTY IS COMING…and it’s time to RELISH IN it!

RELISH Food, Wine & Spirits Experience was co-founded by Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen and Celebrity Event Planner Nicole Hirsty, founder of Cobalt Events. Lifelong friends and creative collaborators, the two visionaries created RELISH as an elevated celebration of exceptional cuisine, world-class wine and spirits, immersive design, and meaningful connection.

Blending Jamie’s renowned culinary expertise and industry relationships with Nicole’s signature talent for producing extraordinary experiences, RELISH has become one of Southern California’s most anticipated luxury culinary weekends. Together, they have crafted more than an event—they have created a sophisticated and unforgettable gathering where food, hospitality, entertainment, and inspired storytelling come together.

RELISH THE WEEKEND

OPENING NIGHT COCKTAIL PARTY

FASHION + FOOD AT ANQI AT BLOOMINGDALE’S SOUTH COAST PLAZA

RELISH CULINARY ICONS DINNER + SIP & SAVOR COCKTAIL HOUR

THE ART OF CHEESE AND WINE

MASTER THE ART OF THE PERFECT CUT

RELISH AFTER HOURS

RELISH SUNDAY BRUNCH

RELISH IN WELLNESS

RELISH VIP WEEKEND EXPERIENCE

RELISH in a weekend of pure decadence.
Beginning Friday with our opening night Cocktail Party and moving through the weekend you will be enjoying…

  • Opening Night Cocktail Party with VIP Check In and RELISH VIP Gift Bag

  • Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience

  • VIP Food, Wine & Spirits Masterclasses with Cheesemaster Afrim Pristine

  • Private Talent Meet & Greets with Featured Chefs and Culinary Personalities

  • Intimate Dinner Experience with Chef Geoffrey Zakarian & Chef Scott Conant

  • Access to the RELISH After Hours Luxe Lounge featuring complimentary bites and beverages

  • Sunday Brunch with James Beard Award-Winning Pastry Chef Sherry Yard and Chef Kat Turner

  • RELISH in Wellness Experience with VIP Wellness Gift Bag

  • Reserved Premium Seating

RELISH is a premiere destination event. Indulge in the beauty of VEA Resort & Spa. Special Room Rates will be offered for RELISH guests.

OUr PARTNERS

If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please contact us.

EVENT PRODUCTION, DESIGN and MANAGEMENT

BY COBALT EVENTS

Cobalt Events is a full-service event planning company that for over twenty years has specialized in designing, planning and producing notable events. Founder, Nicole Hirsty, and her team are known for their distinct attention to detail, passion for design, and expertise in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Cobalt Events works closely with each client and is dedicated to curating and creating innovative experiences while executing ideas from concept to completion. From transforming fundraisers into legendary events to driving brand campaigns, hosting celebrations for high profile clients, we develop events that are authentic and captivating. Cobalt Events has produced several events in collaboration with Bravo for Million Dollar Listings Los Angeles and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Cobalt Events has had the honor of executing events for Gold Meets Golden, the Ronald McDonald House Los Angeles Annual Gala, Angel City Sports and Hollywood In Pixels to name a few. Nicole and her team are excited to be producing and designing the launch of Relish.