Story of the Center
Two friends, passionate about exquisite food, exceptional experiences and beautiful gatherings, came together to build San Diego Wine & Culinary Center to what it is today.
Mary Robinson
Owner
Event Entrepreneur
Denise Jermyn
Owner
Culinary Creator
Mary Robinson
Owner
Event Entrepreneur
Denise Jermyn
Owner
Culinary Creator
Testimonials
“I wanted something different. I’ve always loved the vibrancy of downtown Gaslamp but couldn’t grasp the price tag of a lot of the fancy hotels.
“… The interior is very warm and inviting and makes you feel like you’re in wine country. Step outside on the patio and the venue transforms itself, feeling like a hip downtown establishment with views of beautiful palm trees, the convention center, and tall skyscrapers.
“… our Signature drinks were the BEST TASTING drinks I have ever had at a wedding, ever! A true craft cocktail, made to perfection each time. All my guests were raving about the “Grooms Cup” and the “Blushing Bride,” it was great!”
Our company had a team building event here. We did the “Iron Chef” competition- brunch style that we paired with a beverage we made too. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that we had a great time. Chef Bill & Kenny did a great job organizing the competition. I highly recommend this place for any team building, or as a venue of any sort. We had a blast. The one thing that could have been better are the “Winner’s Medals” but otherwise everything was AMAZING!
“We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary and were so pleased. Magical! So beautiful! Highly recommend! The setting was gorgeous, satin and cranberry covered tables, candle light and the most beautiful display I have ever seen.”
“Our group walked into a beautiful setting with lovely decor, white candles throughout, a beautifully set table, wine barrels galore, music piping into the room, and lots of wine awaiting our lips.
“… We learned an enormous amount of information about the profession, wine regions, key differences between the wines we had, stellar tips for ordering, and endless factoids to leverage in both our personal and professional lives.
“… You’ve helped me win the best boss of the week award as well ;-)”
“The venue is beautiful, the catering is delicious and inventive (thank you Denise and Continental Catering), and they have all hands on deck for your one-of-a-kind event.”
We had an evening event here and everyone had a blast. The food was great and there were lots of quiet places our group was able to congregate and talk.
“Staff were friendly and attentive, set up was spot on, ambiance was stunning! Perfect lighting, lots of candles, wine décor, fire pits. Attention to small details and the little extra touches really made a difference.
“… When shopping for a venue, we were wowed by how versatile, accommodating and flexible they were. Can we have our dog in the ceremony? Yes! (not an easy thing to find with an indoor venue BTW) Can we have a late night reception? Yes! Can we have a cigar and whiskey bar? Yes! Will you chase down specific beers and alcohol that we want? Yes! Can we move some couches, furniture and rugs out to the patio? Yes!
“… I don’t know if I’ll ever stop hearing about the food! It comes up every time I run into a friend who attended the wedding.”
“The food is top notch. Simply the whole experience is hands-down 5-stars!”
“The venue looked absolutely beautiful the day of the wedding! We received so many compliments about the look and feel of the venue.
“… The location of the venue is great… Basically in the heart of downtown! We had rooms at the Hilton Gaslamp which is only a couple minutes’ walk from the venue. After the wedding ended, everyone continued the party downtown.”
Why Us?
Something New
Definitely not a cookie cutter ballroom. Hold your event at a unique location and give your guests a new experience.
Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients
A fabulous meal starts out with the careful selection of seasonal and sustainable ingredients.
Exceptional Food
“Culinary” is right in our name, and we take it seriously. Our mission is to treat you and your guests to an unforgetable meal.
Fantastic Location
In the heart of the downtown Gaslamp District! Convenently located a short hop from San Diego international airport, and across the street from the convention center. Walk to hotels, restaurants and entertainment.
Highly Responsive Staff
Our staff is available to answer your questions, attend to your needs, and create a truly one of a kind event.
Creative Event Designs
We are ready to create a one of a kind event for you. Our venue space is unique and incredibly flexible, offering a multitude of layout possibilities and creative food and beverage, and entertainment options.
