MEET THE CHEF

Chef Art Smith

All about bringing people together through food, Chef Art Smith is the executive chef and co-owner of Table fifty-two, Art and Soul, Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, and LYFE Kitchen restaurants. Chef Art has received the culinary profession's highest awards and has cooked for celebrities, including a ten-year stint as the personal chef de cuisine for Oprah Winfrey. Chef Art has been featured on top television series, including ABC’s Lady Gaga Thanksgiving Special, Top Chef and a two-time appearance on Top Chef Masters.

Friday Night Tasting Notes Welcome Party

Meet and greet with your favorite celebrity chefs and join them as they demo one of their top recipes.

Saturday Meet & Greet and Book Signing

Class includes signed copy of “Back to the Family” cookbook

Saturday Taste of Ocala Main Stage

Cooking with Art Smith | 11:30am - 12pm

Saturday Night Chef Dinner

Stirrup’s Restaurant | Restaurant Partner
Staggs LeapWine Cellars & Juan Muñoz Oca | Beverage Partner

Chef Art Events