Charleston Wine + Food

Meet the '25 CHSWF Community Impact Awardees 🎉 We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Charleston Wine + Food Community Impact Award, powered by REV Federal Credit Union’s #UpTheGood Foundation! Congratulations to the following individuals and organization: Gena Berry, Amethyst Ganaway, Pearce Fleming, Molly Gordon, and Ben’s Friends. CHSWF is so much more than just a five-day festival—it’s a vibrant organization dedicated to celebrating the Lowcountry’s rich culinary culture and the people who shape it. Through impactful educational initiatives and programs in local schools and colleges, CHSWF is building a robust community of culinary leaders driven by compassion, creativity, and innovation. Join us on January 28th to celebrate these individuals and organizations making a real difference in our community. Visit chswf.com for tickets!

We are deeply saddened to hear of Nathalie Dupree’s passing and wish her family and friends healing in this time of grief. To know Nathalie is to know her passion for pouring into others and putting her community first. To know Nathalie is to know how she used her love of cooking to positively impact so many in our community and beyond. She had this theory on how to approach life which she affectionately called the ‘porkchop theory’ - one porkchop in a pan goes dry; two or more and the fat from one feeds the other. Focusing less on self and more on others is a mentality that Nathalie lived. She fed so many in our community both literally and figuratively. Nathalie Dupree is a large part of the reason that Charleston Wine + Food exists today. As the founding board member of the organization and a natural born trailblazer, she worked to set the path for the organization by advocating for Charleston Wine + Food’s relevance, the Charleston culinary community as a whole, and the importance of investing into future generations. She spearheaded our scholarship program which is still in place today and growing.Charleston Wine + Food looks forward to continuing to celebrate Nathalie Dupree’s life and legacy through our work of uplifting our community and pouring into the future of it.

Eat, Drink, Do Good. When you purchase a ticket to the Charleston Wine + Food festival, you're not just securing your spot at the Southeast’s premier wine + food event—you’re also helping support programs that invest in the future of our local culinary community. Visit chswf.com to donate or purchase your ticket today!

Wishing you and yours a healthy + happy holiday season, filled with good food, better company, and all that brings you joy.

New here? Welcome! 🎉 Charleston Wine + Food is proud to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to supporting Charleston’s culinary, beverage, and hospitality communities through sustainability, education, and year-round initiatives. Here’s a recap from this year, our Culinary High School Scholars Program is shaping the future of the industry with hands-on training, mentorship, and classroom learning led by incredible chefs and industry pros. A huge thank you to our chefs, industry partners, CCSD, and Dorchester II for making it all possible!

Curious what happens behind the scenes? Want to lend a hand while celebrating + sharing your love of Charleston? Apply to volunteer for the Volunteer Program, presented by Whitman’s! You’ll get an inside look at the inner workings of the festival while playing an essential part of making the event a memorable experience for all. Click the link for deets: https://lnkd.in/e3Cysca3

THE BEST OF THE FEST 2025 RAFFLE Don’t miss your chance to win an exclusive experience at the Charleston Wine + Food ‘25 Festival, March 5-9. 🎉 Donate today for your chance to win! Tickets are only $100 each with a 1 in 100 chance to win, and all proceeds benefit the CHSWF Culinary + Hospitality Fund to advance our mission of celebrating the diverse food + beverage community of the greater Charleston area on a national stage. Your support helps create programs that build a sustainable, vibrant, and connected culinary and hospitality community. The lucky winner will receive two (2) tickets to each of the following events: Opening Night Melfi's x Capri Club - A Sold Out Event! Shucked The Obstinate Daughter Wine Brunch - A Sold Out Event! Island Time One Night in NOLA - A Sold Out Event! Culinary Village VIP (your choice of day) World of ‘Cue The Finale The total value of this package is $3,350. The raffle is open now through Friday, December 6 —or until tickets sell out! Hurry, tickets are limited, and they won’t last long! DONATE today to secure your chance to win at https://lnkd.in/eti5jxVj  Winner will be notified by 5:00 PM EST on Monday, December 9.  All other participants will receive a tax donation letter.

What does the Charleston Wine + Food Community Impact Awards luncheon support? The festival’s expansive educational + workforce development programs, including: ➕ Culinary + Hospitality Scholarships ➕ Culinary High School Externships ➕ Paid Internship Programs ➕ Chef + Beverage Stipends Join us on January 28th at The Cedar Room to celebrate those who are making a meaningful impact in our community. The CHSWF Community Impact Awards are powered by REV Federal Credit Union’s #UpTheGood Foundation! Eat, Drink, Do Good — your purchase goes to support programs that invest in the future of our local culinary community. Don’t miss out – click the link to secure your seat today! #PoweredByREV https://lnkd.in/gtiQeGaF

Charleston Wine + Food is more than just a five-day event – it’s a year-round celebration of the Lowcountry’s rich culinary culture and its far-reaching influences. Join us at the Community Impact Awards Luncheon, presented by REV Federal Credit Union’s #UpTheGood Foundation, on January 28th as we honor those shaping the future of the Lowcountry through mentorship, resources, and opportunities. Tickets are on sale now! Through education and programs in local schools and colleges, we’re fostering a resilient community of culinary leaders driven by compassion and innovation. Don’t miss out – click the link to secure your seat today! #PoweredByREV https://lnkd.in/gtiQeGaF

Never underestimate the power of one individual. Some people are the change without ever seeking the spotlight. They dedicate their time, energy, and passion to making a difference, transforming lives and careers in the process. Now it’s time to honor these unsung heroes! Nominations for this year’s CHSWF Community Impact Awards  powered by REV Federal Credit Union’s #UpTheGood Foundation are NOW OPEN. Let’s celebrate those who uplift the Lowcountry’s diverse culinary and hospitality community. Is there someone you know who’s making a real impact? Click the link: https://lnkd.in/eNMTD_Sc to NOMINATE them today! #PoweredByREV