Led by Chef Sami Marquez, we offer curated, bespoke, and immersive dining experiences that celebrate chef-driven cuisine, intentional sourcing, and a genuine sense of place.
For more than 25 years, Chef Sami Marquez has built a career at the intersection of hospitality, culinary innovation, and guest experience. Beginning in restaurants at the age of fourteen, her work has evolved from hospitality leadership and creative brand development to designing immersive dining experiences that bring people together.
As the founder of Vino Trece & Co., Sami creates bespoke dining experiences using open-flame cooking inspired by seasonal ingredients, intentional sourcing, and a distinct sense of place. Every gathering is thoughtfully designed to feel personal, immersive, and memorable—where cuisine becomes part of a larger story shared around the table.
Rooted in seasonal ingredients and local partnerships, our menus celebrate the best of the SoCal region. From vineyard dinners to thoughtfully curated wine pairings, every experience is crafted with intention.
Born around food, wine, and conversation, Vino Trece specializes in social gatherings where chef-driven cuisine, curated wine, and effortless hospitality come together to create our signature style of casual luxury.
Chef-driven culinary experiences for intimate dinners, weddings, cocktail receptions, and celebrations—complete with curated cuisine, beverage, and hospitality services. At this time, we are not offering drop-off catering.
"As soon as we entered the house, all our senses were awakened! The event you crafted was pure magic. We were captivated by the wonderful aromas, the background music, the stunning table, the taste of the bubbles, and the incredible vibe. Your crew were nothing short of amazing and made us feel so special with bubbles and delicious appetizer! We were thrilled to see what you had in store for us next! The meal was too incredible for words! We all were so delighted. All the flavors exceeded our expectations! Delicious, beautiful and catered to our guests dietary preferences! Then dessert! Now that was the most delicious thing I’ve had in a long while! It was so pretty I almost couldn’t eat it!"
No two occasions are alike, and neither are the experiences we create.
Every Vino Trece gathering is thoughtfully designed around your guests, your setting, and the atmosphere you want to create. Whether you’re hosting an intimate multi-course dinner, an interactive live-fire experience, an elegant cocktail reception, a relaxed open house, or a chef-led demonstration, each event is tailored to feel personal, seamless, and unforgettable.
From curated menus and wine pairings to tablescapes, service, bar programs, and every finishing detail, we orchestrate the entire experience so you can be fully present with your guests.
Share a few details about your event, and we’ll prepare a customized sample menu within 48 hours.
Pricing varies per guest size, ingredients, and style of experience. Contact us today to start the conversation, view *custom* sample menus, and choose your experience.
25% deposit upon booking. Two- week minimum notice required. All prices and menus are subject to change by season. Custom menus available.
E: sami@vinotrece.com
P: (971) 213-4883
OPERATING LOCATIONS: SAN DIEGO | AZ
We are on the ground in multiple cities and open for Travel within the US, Mexico, and Europe.
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