Gourmet & Grapes 2023
Join us for an unparalleled culinary, weekend at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. This signature event pairs award-winning chefs and wineries from around the world.
The money raised at Gourmet & Grapes supports lifesaving cancer research and patient support at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
Online Auction - The online silent auction will open Wednesday, February 1 at 5:00pm and will close promptly on Saturday, February 4 at 7:30pm. To register to bid and to preview auction items, please visit https://gg.ggo.bid/.
Thursday, February 2
Gourmet & Grain
Mingo Point, Kiawah Island | 6 p.m.
Start your culinary journey on Thursday evening with a BBQ and Bourbon mashup. This year, you'll sip on WhistlePig rye whiskey and mingle with some of the south's most renowned Pitmasters while you enjoy live music and a laid-back atmosphere on the banks of the Kiawah River. You’ll also have the opportunity to bid on some rare bourbons and exclusive experiences during an intimate live auction.
Attire: Casual. Dress warmly!
Friday, February 3
An Epicurean Affair
The Ocean Room, The Sanctuary | 6:00pm-7:00pm Cocktail Hour, 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Join us for an exciting evening in The Ocean Room, the hotel's signature dining outlet. This exclusive black-tie dinner features James Beard 2022 "Best Chef in New York" award-winning chef, Chef Chintan Pandya. Be prepared for this amazing, unparalleled culinary experience complete with world-class wine pairings.
Attire: Black tie optional. Jewel tones and bright colors encouraged!
Saturday, February 4
Biking & Bubbles
The Sanctuary Bike Pavilion | 9 a.m.
Join us for the 3rd annual Gourmet & Grapes bike ride around the island, led by a Kiawah Island Golf Resort naturalist. The ride will culminate on the Grand Lawn with a champagne toast and coffee enjoyed by the firepits.
Attire: Athleisure
Caviar & Champagne Brunch
The Ocean Room, The Sanctuary | 11 a.m.
Get ready for the brunch of a lifetime in The Ocean Room with lavish gastronomic delights, endless bubbly and Bloody Marys and sweeping views of the Atlantic.
Attire: Resort casual
Wine Odyssey Gala
Grand Oaks Ballroom, The Sanctuary | 6:30 p.m.
The Wine Odyssey Gala is the highlight of the weekend! Start the evening sipping wine and enjoying bites, while bidding on silent auction items in the Terrace Ballroom. Then, head to the Grand Oaks Ballroom to see some of your favorite chefs from Charleston and the Southeast. Mingle with our culinary talent while sipping on distinctive wines from around the world. Finally, bid in the evening's incredible live auction featuring fabulous trips, rare bourbons, exclusive wines and more.
Attire: Resort chic
Sunday, February 5
Sponsors Only Farewell Breakfast
The Ocean Room, The Sanctuary | 9:00am-12:00pm
Our patron, islander and corporate sponsors are welcome to join us for breakfast before heading back to reality!
Attire: Casual
We hope you join us for one or all of these fabulous events, all benefitting lifesaving cancer research and patient care at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Together, we can make a difference and change what's possible.
