Led by Chef Sami Marquez, we curate 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 shaped her career around one thing: creating exceptional hospitality experiences. From restaurants and tasting rooms to F&B leadership and culinary direction, brand development, and private dining, her path has given her a unique understanding of what happens both behind the scenes and around the table.
As the founder of Vino Trece & Co., Sami brings that perspective to intimate dining experiences centered around live fire, seasonal ingredients, thoughtful sourcing, and genuine hospitality. Her culinary style draws from coastal California, Latin soul, Spanish and European influence—and elevated food with warmth, character, and a sense of place.
Every experience is designed to bring people together, with great food at the center and hospitality woven through every detail.
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 gatherings are alike. The experience should reflect that.
Every Vino Trece event begins with the people, the setting, and the feeling you want to create. From intimate multi-course dinners and open-fire gatherings to cocktail receptions, relaxed celebrations, and chef-led experiences, I build each event around the occasion rather than fitting it into a formula.
The menu is only the beginning. We bring together the food, fire, wine, service, bar, ambiance, and details that make the experience feel cohesive and distinctly yours. The chef’s role is to take care of what happens behind the scenes so you can be fully present at the table.
Tell me a little about your gathering, and I’ll create 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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