WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL GOLF KITCHEN | PUNTA MITA GASTRONOMIC EXTRAVAGANZA AND THE FIRST EVER GOLF KITCHEN GOLF CUP
This special event was created in Paradise and features Guest Chefs from some of the most prestigious Golf Clubs and Resorts in the USA and Mexico.
Punta Mita’s own Executive Chef Pato Pérsico will be our host Chef for the event. Alongside him will be the Executive Chefs and teams from Sebonack Golf Club, Cassique at Kiawah Island Club, Sankaty Head Golf Club, Winged Foot Golf Club and Club Bosque Real. Together we will learn about their club’s history and have the opportunity to taste their club’s cuisine in a variety of exclusive culinary lunches, dinners and a gala dine-around tasting pool party as our finale complete with a silent and live auction. This exciting journey over three nights and four days in and around Punta Mita will allow you to explore their world of Food, Chefs, Fine Wines, and Cocktails.
Our two-day Golf Kitchen Cup which will take place on both of our Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses – Bahia and Pacifico.
You will enjoy getting to know these talented Chef’s, and some may even inspire your culinary and golf horizons, some even play golf very well!
In conjunction with Golf Kitchen Magazine, golfkitchen.com it promises another wonderful event in Punta Mita: 26 -29 April, 2018.
Pato Pérsico, Punta Mita, Mexico
Originally from Argentina, “Pato” began his passion for cooking in 1992 when he joined the Las Leñas Ski Resort's Due Restaurant in the city of Mendoza.
Doug Blair, Executive Chef, Cassique at Kiawah Island Club, South Carolina, USA
Doug has traveled extensively for his career from a young age and was mentored by esteemed Restaurateurs Carmine Smeraldo and Tom Colicchio. Doug’s style of cooking
Jose Carles Fabregas, Sous Chef and Executive Recruiter, Cassique at Kiawah Island Club, South Carolina, USA
Jose Carles is a rising star in the Private Golf Club and Resort industry. Jose's cooking talent was discovered by Stanley and Charles Pasarell of Royal
Chrissie Bennett, Executive Sous Chef, Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, New York. Home of the 2020 US Open
Chrissie Bennett has had a strong passion for cooking from a young age, and her Jamaican-American roots have contributed to some incredible cuisine at Winged Foot
Damian Gilchrist, Executive Chef, Sankaty Head Golf Club, Nantucket, USA
Before recently joining the Sankaty Head Golf Club on Nantucket Island as the Executive Chef, Gilchrist led the brigade of the Ocean Reef Club in the
Lalo Palazuelos, Club Bosque Real, Mexico
Chef Eduardo Palazuelos studied at the "GlionCenter International Switzerland" school, and is currently the General Manager of Susanna Palazuelos Catering. His career as a chef began when
Gastón Yelicich, Cantegril Country Club, Punta del Este, Uruguay
Born in Uruguay, Gastón has been a cook since he can remember. With several internships in England, Portugal, United States and Spain under his belt he created along
Eva Millán, El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course, Mayakoba, Mexico
Chef Evan Millan, graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school and was selected within 9,000 cooks to be a part of the Master Chef Spain competition
Manuel Peruyero, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Mexico
As Executive Chef of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Manuel oversees all culinary operations of the five-diamond resort, including Carolina, awarded with the prestigious AAA
Jesús Durón, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Mexico
This young Chef has more than ten years of experience in successful restaurants. His experience in France includes time spent at the Michelin Guide restaurant, La
Esther Sánchez, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico
Originally from Guadalajara, Esther grew up loving to be in the kitchen. Fascinated with traditional Mexican cooking, it was her passion, goal and challenge to excel
Héctor Leyva, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico
Born in one of the most traditional states in Mexico, Oaxaca, this travel lover Chef and Mexican cuisine adventurer is Chef of Ketsi, the contemporary Mexican
Mayakoba El Camaleón
Bosque Real Country Golf
Cantegril Country Club
Winged Foot Golf Club
Sankaty Head Golf Club
Cassique at Kiawah Island Club
Sebonack Golf Club
THURSDAY 26TH, APRIL
6pm | The Tail of the whale experience – teeing it up with Signature Cocktails & Snacks of the Clubs present at what is known by many as one of the worlds signature holes – the Tail of the Whale. The Golf Kitchen Tail of the Whale Challenge for closest to the pin will take place during this event as one enjoys the amazing setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
7pm | Just a 3 Wood from the Tail of the Whale we will take a stroll along the beach to The Punta Mita Residents Beach Club where Guest Chefs Damian Gilchrist, Jospeph Klages, Lalo Palazuelos & Chrissie Bennett hosted by our own Pato Pérsico welcome us with a Dinner on the beach showcasing dishes from their respective Clubs. Keeping in the golf mode the Chefs will compete in the Golf Kitchen Chefs Skills Challenge prior to dinner.
FRIDAY 27TH, APRIL
7am | The Tail of the Whale restaurant is renowned for its delicious breakfast Burritos – so before you Tee it up enjoy breakfast in the Tail of the Whale.
8:30am | Day 1 of the Golf Kitchen Punta Mita Cup on Bahia Course – Following golf Lunch in the Garden of the Punta Mita Golf Club as we showcase signature dishes from all participating clubs catered by the Four Seasons Culinary team along with Guest Chefs Eva Millan & Chrissie Bennet.
7pm | On Friday evening take your choice of 2 dinners – Kiawah Island Clubs Executive Chef Doug Blair will be hosted by Chef Jesus Duron of Carolina restaurant at The St Regis Punta Mita’s as he brings his Cuisine to Punta Mita.
Dinner by the water at the latest addition to Punta Mitas Culinary Scene #sufito as Uruguayn Chef Gaston Yelcich prepares a 3 course menu featuring his Latin American cuisine.
SATURDAY 28TH, APRIL
7am | Breakfast at The Tail of the Whale restaurant by the Four Seasons Punta Mita featuring some breakfast favourites of our visiting Chefs Clubs.
8:30am | Day 1 of the Golf Kitchen Punta Mita Cup on Pacifico Course – Lunch: In the casual setting overlooking the Pacifico 18th hole Guest Chefs Eva Millan & Chrissie Bennett will prepare a luncheon in conjunction with the Four Seasons Culinary team as we enjoy the views of the pacific as fellow competitors complete their rounds and we keep track of the scoreboard as we conclude day 2 of the Golf Kitchen Punta Mita Cup.
7:30pm | The Inaugural Golf Kitchen Punta Mita Closing Dinner will take place at Kupuri Beach Club as we celebrate the Winners of the different categories and the different challenges over the 2 days of the event with Guest Chefs Lalo Palazuelos, Gaston Yelicich and host Chef Pato Persico –Mexico , Uruguay and Argentina unite in a night with a distinct Latin flavor.
SUNDAY 29TH, APRIL
Golf Kitchen Brunch Kupuri Beach Club – 10am | Host Pato Persico and his culinary team welcome Guest Chefs Doug Blair, Damian Gilchrist & Joseph Klages as we putt out this edition of Golf Kitchen in the beautiful setting of Kupuri beach clubs and bid farewell to new and old friends.
THE GOLF KITCHEN CUP
Day 1
Shotgun start Continental breakfast will be served on the driving range while food and beverage stations will be strategically located around both courses.
Pacifico Course 1 Best Ball of two players. Golfers play their own ball and apply their individual handicap to their score. The lowest score will be recorded. Scorecard will have dots to show what holes grant them strokes. Bahia Course Two-person Scramble. The USGA recommends utilizing a 35% handicap for player “A” and 15% handicap for player “B” when playing a two-person scramble format. Player “A” being the lower handicap.
Day 2
Shotgun start Continental breakfast will be served on the driving range while food and beverage stations will be strategically located around both courses.
Pacifico Course 1 Best Ball of two players. Golfers play their own ball and apply their individual handicap to their score. The lowest score will be recorded. Scorecard will have dots to show what holes grant them strokes. Bahia Course Two-person Scramble. The USGA recommends utilizing a 35% handicap for player “A” and 15% handicap for player “B” when playing a two-person scramble format. Player “A” being the lower handicap.
Stay Golf Kitchen Package
This package includes:
• 3-night accommodation at St. Regis Punta Mita Resort or Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort with breakfast included
• Participation in the two days of Golf Tournament
• Kitchen Experience: access to the culinary events according with the agenda
• Roundtrip transportation (airport – hotel – airport)
Golfer $1,999 USD per person (taxes & service charge included)
Non-golfer $1,799 USD per person (taxes & service charge included)
Play Golf Kitchen Package
This package includes:
• Participation in the two days of Golf Tournament
• Kitchen Experience: access to the culinary events according with the agenda
$918 USD per person (taxes and service charge included)
*Punta Mita Residents receive a 25% discount in the Play Golf Kitchen or Kitchen Packages. Discount does not apply to Punta Mita Renters and Punta Mita Guests.
Kitchen Package
This package includes:
• Participation in the Kitchen Experience – access to the culinary events according with the agenda
$655 USD per person (taxes and service charge included)
*Punta Mita Residents receive a 25% discount in the Play Golf Kitchen or Kitchen Packages. Discount does not apply to Punta Mita Renters and Punta Mita Guests.
Rent a home for Golf Kitchen Punta Mita experience
If you are considering to travel with a group of guests, please contact us with the number of rooms that you will need and we can create an experience according with your necessities.
Booking contact:
For bookings and sponsorship opportunities contact
Carl Emberson:
For media contact
Diana DeLucia: · 860 406 1782
SELECTED CHARITIES
PEACE was founded in April 1, 2013 by a small group of Punta Mita homeowners who, as seasonal residents, recognized the need to help to improve the social needs of the three Punta de Mita area villages. The original founders have been joined by many generous seasonal residents in funding and governing the on-going operations of PEACE.
The FUNDACION PUNTA DE MITA was founded in 2007 and promotes the areas of Education, Health, Environment and Community Development. Built around the model of “community foundation,” its purpose is to strengthen civil society by building local, national and international alliances, offering grant opportunities, and providing capacity training and consulting to local organizations.
Although the name Fundación Punta de Mita refers to its origin, it operates within the entire Bay of Banderas (Nayarit and Jalisco) thanks to valuable partnerships with other organizations, educational institutions and businesses whose focus is social responsibility.
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
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Super Bowl LII Champs Philadelphia Eagles Limited Edition Memorabilia
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Golf Memorabilia including items on the likes of Jack Nicklaus & Arnold Palmer
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Items on Pop Culture icons including the likes of Frank Sinatra and The Beatles
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Exciting vacation packages including luxurious Villas to Italy and Bali
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Critically acclaimed jewelry bar featuring selected offerings from top Madison Avenue designers such as Judith Ripka, Ippolita, and Meira T
So much more!
To create this unique auction, we are collaborated with GrandStand Sports
