Cooking and Cocktail Competition with Chef Rafael Ortiz

Our distinguished panel of judges, the award-winning Westin Houston Downtown Food and Beverage team, will determine the winning couple.

2:00pm: Mix & Mingle with Chef Rafael

2:30pm: Guided class on how to make the following dishes:

• Tiramisu
• Espresso Martini

3:00pm: Cooking Competition Begins

5:30pm: Grand Prize winner announced.

• An overnight staycation for two at Westin Houston Downtown
• $100 Gift card to one of Landry's renowned restaurants
• Bespoke welcome amenity personally crafted by Chef Rafael

------------------------

Chef Rafael Ortiz, hailing from Tampico, Mexico, embarked on an awe-inspiring journey that began as a Prep-Cook and rapidly evolved into the esteemed role of a Chef. After receiving prestigious honors from the renowned Le Cordon Bleu Institute, Chef Ortiz's path has been graced with incredible experiences, including collaborating on TV shows for the Food Network, private chef work for actors and the former President of Mexico, and contributing his expertise during the electrifying Super Bowl in Houston for the NFL Team Atlanta Falcons. Recently, Chef Rafael Ortiz had the extraordinary honor of crafting culinary delights for Houston's esteemed Mayor, Mr. Sylvester Turner, igniting his ambition to leave an indelible mark in the culinary arts of Houston, Texas.

-------------------------

Prize Restrictions:

Only the winning couple will receive the Grand Prize.

One-night stay for two can be booked within 2025. Expires Dec 31, 2025.

Blackout dates apply. Booking is subject to availability.

$100 Gift Card can be used at any Landry's participating location.

No refunds are accepted at this time.

Also check out other Food & Drink events in Houston, Arts events in Houston, Workshops in Houston.