Celebrity Chef

Wine in the Warehouse is a hallmark event of the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, celebrated for bringing together an array of local and celebrity chefs from around the world. These culinary artists generously donate their time and talent, infusing the event with a unique flavor and making it a truly memorable experience. Their contributions not only elevate the evening but also underscore the spirit of community and philanthropy that defines our mission.

For our 2023 Wine in the Warehouse, we brought in a very special “TOP CHEF” as our Featured Celebrity Chef! Think of the southern decadence of creamy bread pudding, juicy fried chicken, and ingredients made from scratch – all made with love – and you’ve captured the expertise and Good Hands of Tiffany Derry.

Tiffany Derry is among a distinguished list of chefs and winemakers the world over that have lent their time and talent to the Experience – and the cause!

Thank You Chef Tiffany Derry!

Past Culinary Guests

  • Shacafrica Simmons (Florida)
  • Robyn Almovodar (Hollywood)
  • Nate Appleton (San Francisco)
  • Govind Armstrong (Los Angeles)
  • Sam Choy (Hawaii)
  • Leah Cohen
  • Paula DaSilva (Miami Beach)
  • Tiffany Derry (Texas)
  • Josef DeSimone (Palo Alto)
  • William DeSimone (US Virgin Islands)
  • Willy Diggelman (Panama)
  • Rocco DiSpirito (New York)
  • Catherine Driggers (Sonoma)
  • Michael Ferraro (New York)
  • Betty Fraser (Los Angeles)
  • Eric Greenspan (Los Angeles)
  • Theo Gumbs (St. Thomas)
  • Robbin Haas (Guatemala)
  • Julius Jackson (St. Thomas)
  • Negust Kaza (St. Croix)
  • Gerry Klaskala (Atlanta)
  • Mike Lata (Charleston)
  • Anita Lo (New York)
  • Antonia Lofaso (LA)
  • Tim Love (Texas)
  • Wayne Nish (San Francisco)
  • Evelyn Paul (Atlanta)
  • Kevin Rathbun (Atlanta)
  • Richard Reddington (Napa)
  • George Reid (Anguilla)
  • Gabriel Rucker (Portland)
  • Liza Shaw (San Francisco)
  • Ana Sortun (Boston)
  • Simon Stojanovic (Miami)
  • Roberto Trevino (Puerto Rico)
  • Mathayom Vacherat (St. John)
  • Merlin Verrier (Chicago)
  • Johnny Vinczencz (Miami)
  • Sue Zemanick (New Orleans)

Past Guest Wineries & Vintners

  • Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena
  • Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards
  • Chris Benziger of Benziger Wineries
  • Cesare Bruni of Villa Cervi
  • Bob Foley of Robert Foley Vineyards
  • Anthony Giglio: Sommelier, Author, Educator
  • Milmari Giusti of Justin Vineyards
  • Gustavo Gonzalez of Robert Mondavi
  • Jennifer Halleck of Halleck Vineyard
  • Tom Hedges of Hedges Cellars
  • Carroll Kemp of RedCar Winery
  • Julianna Martinelli of Martinelli Vineyards
  • Trent Moffet of Moffet Vineyards
  • Michaela Moretti of Casa Moretti in Notaresco
  • Lindy Novak of Spottswood Winery
  • Joel Peterson of Ravenswood
  • Michael Phillips of David Michael Winery
  • Maria Ponzi of Ponzi Vieyards
  • Kent Rosenblum of Rock Wall Wine Company
  • Shauna Rosenblum of Rock Wall Wine Company
  • Eric Wente of Wente Wineries
  • Kent Rosenblum of Rosenblum Cellars
  • Shauna Rosenblum of Rock Wall Wine
  • Francesca Tinazzi of Tinazzi Winery
  • Camille Seghesio of Seghesio Family Vineyards
  • Rudy Von Strasser of von Strasser Winery