Charleston Wine + Food

The Water Bring We 🌊 Water isn’t just a resource in Charleston; it’s our history, our lifeblood, and a force that shapes every aspect of life in the Lowcountry. From the fields we farm to the industries we build, it has sustained us for generations. But as climate change rises, it now threatens to disrupt the very traditions and cultures that were once carried by the tides. The Water Bring We – a Gullah Geechee proverb that reminds us of water’s sacredness: “the water brings to us and the water will take us back.” Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with James Beard Award-winning journalist, Jamaal Lemon, Chef Shaun Brian of Cuda Co., and chefs Preeti Waas and Modou Jaiteh, as they explore Charleston’s climate challenges through a curated beer and dining experience. Let’s honor the water, the land, and the legacy that connects us all. Tickets available at chswf.com.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Community Impact Awards Luncheon, powered by REV Federal Credit Union's #UpTheGood Foundation! We’re beyond grateful to our Award Supporters: First Horizon Bank, CDB Strategy And Advisory Services, FIG and The Ordinary, and our gracious host The Indigo Road. Your support made this event one to remember! The room was filled with incredible leaders and advocates for the community we all call home. Together, we honored our Community Impact Awardees: Chef Amethyst Ganaway, Gena Berry of Culinary Works, Molly Gordon of Wando High School Culinary Arts, Pearce Fleming of Commonhouse Aleworks and Ben’s Friends. Thank you for helping us "Pour It Forward" — every ticket purchased helps raise vital funds to support local education and mentorship programs in schools and colleges. Your participation is creating a lasting impact on our local food and beverage community. We can’t wait to see you again in March at the festival! For tickets or to donate, visit us at chswf.com.

Flashing back to last year’s Community Impact Awards, and we’re excited to celebrate this year’s incredible honorees! 🎉 Join us tomorrow as we honor: ➕ Amethyst Ganaway (Chef Amethyst Ganaway) ➕ Gena Berry (Culinary Works) ➕ Molly Gordon (Wando High School Culinary Arts) ➕ Pearce Fleming (Commonhouse Aleworks) ➕ Ben’s Friends Proceeds from the event benefit the Culinary + Hospitality Investment Fund, supporting initiatives like the Charleston Wine + Food High School Scholars Program. Your support makes a difference! 🙌 There are still a few tickets left—grab yours now at chswf.com! If you can’t make it, please consider donating to help support the next generation of culinary talent.

Join Decoy in the heart of the Culinary Village at Charleston Wine + Food! Savor our wines paired with your favorite festival bites. Each day brings a fresh lineup to the Decoy bar, featuring classic Decoy favorites like Decoy Cabernet, as well as new debuts from Decoy Featherweight—a series of lower-calorie, lower-alcohol wines. Make sure to stop by during the Village to experience a taste of California wine country in Charleston! Visit chswf.com for Culinary Village tickets!

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