Chef Kelly Wangard delights in utilizing only the freshest, seasonal produce the Central Coast hast to offer, and will undoubtedly prepare a meal that will provide an unforgettable introduction to the First Crush Cabernet Sauvignon Harvest experience.

Chef Wangard is the head Chef of the Steakhouse at the Paso Robles Inn where the welcome reception will be held.  A Paso Robles native, Wangard attended Paso Robles High School before leaving the Central Coast to pursue her passion for the culinary arts at the San Francisco Culinary.  She worked at a number of prestigious restaurants across the United States and the Virgin Islands before finally returning home to Paso Robles.  Chef Wangard’s menu at the Paso Robles Inn features the traditional steakhouse fare that has been attracting tourists and Paso natives to the restaurant for over the past 100 years, but with a fresh, modern perspective.