CULINARY & WINE
PAIRING EXPERIENCES
EAT, COOK, AND CONNECT
At CKcurated, food is more than fuel — it’s a gateway to culture, creativity, and connection.
From discovering hidden culinary gems to supporting meaningful projects, our experiences immerse you in local flavors and make a positive impact. Our team of avid cooks and travelers captures all food photography from our own kitchen and from the chefs we meet along the way.
All culinary experiences are fee-based, not commission-driven — we answer to you, not suppliers. This ensures every restaurant, chef, and artisan we recommend is chosen because they’re the best fit for your journey, not because they offer us commissions.
Founder CK is not only a passionate culinary traveler, but also a chef-instructor at 18 Reasons in San Francisco, where he teaches healthy, inclusive cooking and food literacy to nourish and give back to the community. Graham brings hands-on experience from commercial kitchens, adding professional technique, creativity, and an artist’s eye to every meal and food adventure.
IMMERSIVE CULINARY ADVENTURES
From market-to-table classes to foraging with chefs or sourcing rare ingredients, each culinary experience is customized for your tastes, dietary needs, and sense of adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just food-curious, our hands-on journeys invite you to explore, learn, and enjoy meals that resonate.
HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES
Step into the kitchen with local chefs and artisans to cook regional dishes with just-harvested ingredients. Hunt for wild mushrooms, visit farmers’ markets, or try your hand at traditional techniques. All classes adapt to your preferences, reflecting CK’s commitment to community-focused, inclusive cooking.
SOURCE & SAVOR
Go beyond ordinary tastings. Join us for ingredient treasure hunts to discover seasonal flavors, rare cooking tools, and artisan ingredients — meeting the passionate producers behind them.
SHARING IS CARING
The best moments happen over a meal. From starlit dinners after a class to countryside picnics with local delicacies, every culinary experience is created for connection, conversation, and inclusivity — so everyone feels welcome at the table.
UNIQUE WAYS TO TASTE & EXPLORE
Here are a few experiences we create — always private, never a group tour:
• Private Culinary Workshops: Personalized sessions for families, teams, or celebrations, led by chefs sharing authentic recipes, adaptable for all
• Market & Ingredient Foraging: Explore vibrant markets and hidden foraging spots with experts by your side
• Exclusive Chef’s Table Dinners: Rare, behind-the-scenes, multi-course meals with wine pairings in remarkable settings
• Artisan Sourcing: Private excursions to meet local producers and find unique ingredients, tools, and gifts — always bespoke, never off-the-shelf tours
• Culinary Cultural Immersion: Hands-on learning at festivals, seasonal events, and traditional cooking rituals
• Custom Culinary Events: Custom menus and private chef experiences, crafted around what excites you
CULINARY IN CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY EXPERIENCES
Led by our WSET Level 3 certified curator, our California wine country experiences weave culinary delights directly into multi-day wine stays — from hosted dinners with local ingredients to hands-on cooking moments between winery visits. These aren’t separate add-ons; they’re part of how we design each day around wine, food, connection, rest, and discovery.
Yes. CKcurated connects you with local chefs, artisan producers, and winemakers for unforgettable, behind-the-scenes tastings and hands-on culinary adventures. Unlike pre-packaged tours that herd travelers through crowded food halls or group restaurants, every CKcurated experience is private, personal, and thoughtfully tailored to you — offering authentic connections and unique moments you won’t find with the crowd.
Absolutely. We personalize all food and wine experiences to align with your dietary restrictions, preferences, and goals.
Yes, our culinary experiences can be part of broader travel itineraries, celebrations, or retreats — making every journey delicious and unique.