2018 marks Goya’s seventh year as the festival’s Official Latin Foods Provider, as well as their third year as the title sponsor of the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village
For the seventh consecutive year, Goya Foods, Inc. will participate in the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFFⓇ). Also for the seventh year in a row, the company will serve as the Official Latin Foods Provider and reprise its role as the title sponsor of the Grand Tasting Village for the third year running. This year, Goya will expand its participation in the festival by becoming The Official Spice and Olive Oil Partner. Festival-goers will now be able to experience Goya Foods in more ways throughout the event.
Goya’s lineup of celebrity chefs will delight attendees with their culinary prowess. Participating chefs include Fernando Desa, Goya’s executive chef; Jose Mendín, executive chef of Food Comma Hospitality Group; Richard Ingraham, personal chef to Dwyane Wade; and Sean Brasel, executive chef and owner of Meat Market.
Throughout the five-day festival – which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, February 21-25, 2018 – Goya Foods invites guests to experience the mouthwatering variety of its Latin American products.
“Goya wants everyone, from the expert chef to the home cook, to enjoy authentic Latin recipes that are both delicious and easy to make,” said Frank Unanue, president of Goya Foods of Florida. “With the wide selection of Goya products available, it's easy to stretch the imagination and combine new flavors to create dishes that are uniquely yours, and fun to eat.”
Goya will delight guests with the brand’s authentic Hispanic flavors during three signature events throughout the Festival:
Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAidⓇ Culinary Demonstrations (Friday, February 23 – Sunday, February 25):
As a culinary captain, Goya’s Executive Chef Fernando Desa will open Goya Foods’ “Savory Studios” activation at the Goya Foods Grand Tasting Village, which runs Friday, February 23 - Sunday, February 25. Chef Desa is responsible for the research and development of new products and recipes for the family-owned company. This year, Chef Desa will serve delectable Goya recipes dreamt up exclusively for the event: Crunchy Pork Belly Taco, Tuna Tataki Tostada and Red Bean Crème Brûlée. On Sunday, Chef Desa will partner with one of Miami’s elite Chefs, Jose Mendin, executive chef and co-founder of Food Comma Hospitality Group, who will showcase a Bao with Lechon.
Fun and Fit as a Family featuring the Goya Foods’ Kidz Kitchen (Saturday, February 24 - Sunday, February 25):
For junior chefs, Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Goya Foods Kidz Kitchen offers family-friendly fun including healthy food tastings, physical fitness activities, and star-studded healthy cooking demonstrations. Chef Ingraham, personal chef to basketball superstar Dwyane Wade, will serve as the emcee and introduce the astounding lineup of chefs presenting cooking demos at the Goya Foods Kidz Kitchen. Chef Ingraham, in collaboration with Chef Desa, will participate in a live interactive food demonstration to kick-off the Goya Foods’ Kidz Kitchen on Saturday. Throughout the event, Chefs Desa and Ingraham will prepare black bean quesadillas that will be served from Goya’s outpost at Fun and Fit.
Goya Foods’ Swine, Wine & Spirits (Sunday, February 25):
Bringing the five-day festival to a close, Goya will once again take over the Biltmore Hotel for the Goya Foods’ Swine, Wine & Spirits presented by The National Pork Board and hosted by Giorgio Rapicavoli. Goya’s Chef Desa will partner with Sean Brasel, executive chef and owner of Meat Market,to prepare different variations of pork dishes. These master chefs promise to once again craft iconic creations such as chili rubbed pork belly and seared pork rib and pork cheek.
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About Goya Foods
Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages and distributes more than 3,000 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.