Chef Sami Marquez · Vino Trece
San Diego's chef-partner for venues, wineries, hotels, planners and concierge teams — immersive, chef-driven dining for your clients, without the overhead of an in-house culinary team.
From an intimate villa dinner to a full wedding celebration — one chef-driven partner for every occasion you host.
You host the room. We'll carry the kitchen.
Meet Your Chef Partner
For more than 25 years, Chef Sami Marquez has built her craft on a simple belief — a great meal should feel like a story told just for you.
As the founder and chef of Vino Trece, Sami brings immersive, chef-driven dining to San Diego's most memorable tables — cooking from the season, sourcing with intention, and treating every guest like family. She works personally with each partner so the food, the service and the story all feel unmistakably yours.
Dinners, not drop-offs. Sami cooks tableside, tells the story of every course, and stays until the last glass.
Local farms, trusted purveyors, and West Coast & Latin influences — every ingredient chosen with purpose.
Menus shift with what's at its absolute best right now, so every event feels of-the-moment.
The Experience Tiers
Choose the scale, and we'll shape the rest — each tier is built around a bespoke, seasonal menu.
01 · 6+ Guests
A multi-course tasting prepared tableside — perfect for villa stays, honeymoon suites and small, high-touch client moments.
02 · 10–30 Guests
A dinner party elevated into a full sensory occasion — the flagship for wineries, planners and private event spaces.
03 · 30+ Guests
Weddings, galas and corporate events — full-service execution with a chef's precision and a host's warmth.
04 · One-of-a-Kind
Destination dinners, chef collaborations, culinary retreats and brand activations — built around a single idea.
Starting prices are per guest and shift with menu, guest count and season — partner pricing and white-label margins available on request.
How Partnering Works
A partnership built for momentum — light on process, heavy on hospitality.
Share your venue, event mix and typical client needs — we'll reply within 48 hours with a first read.
We align on tiers, menus, staffing and a pricing model that fits how you sell — per-guest, flat-fee, or white-label.
We arrive chef-led, fully insured and on-brand. You keep the client relationship; we make the meal unforgettable.
Why Partners Choose Vino Trece
A chef-partner who plugs into your offerings — and reflects your standards — so San Diego's best events come to you.
A full culinary program — menus, staff and service — that plugs into your venue with zero ramp-up.
No in-house chef salary, no kitchen buildout, no seasonal staffing headaches. We carry the kitchen.
You own the relationship. We arrive, execute beautifully, and hand your client back raving.
Licensed, insured and service-ready — a partner you can confidently put in front of your clients.
Our team reflects your venue's standards — discreet, polished, and unmistakably on-brand.
Partner With Vino Trece
Let's talk about bringing chef-driven, immersive dining to your clients — without adding a single hire to your team.
Opens your email app with the subject “Partnership Inquiry — [Venue Name]” and a short template — just replace [Venue Name] and hit send.
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