The San Francisco Peninsula Brings Heritage Fire to San Mateo to Celebrate Local Food Culture
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SAN MATEO, Calif., June 18, 2026 (WHERE & WHAT TO EAT) — The San Francisco Peninsula has announced Heritage Fire San Mateo as part of its ongoing culinary initiative designed to showcase the region's food culture, local chefs, and agricultural heritage.
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The live-fire food event is scheduled to take place on July 26 at Coyote Point Recreation Area and will feature chefs, farmers, ranchers, and culinary artisans preparing dishes over open flames. The event is part of the Heritage Fire & Whiskies of the World Tour, which hosts food-focused experiences in cities across the United States and internationally.
Heritage Fire San Mateo will highlight the Peninsula's culinary landscape, which includes working farms and fisheries, Michelin-recognized restaurants, and a wide range of international cuisines.
“The San Francisco Peninsula’s culinary identity is defined by its diversity of flavors, strong agricultural roots and extraordinary talent. As we invest in a multi-year effort to tell our destination’s food story, Heritage Fire is a natural fit as it brings our culinary community together in a way that is authentic, experiential and deeply connected to this region. Events like Heritage Fire help bring our culinary initiative to life by creating meaningful connections between visitors, chefs and locals. It’s an opportunity to experience the Peninsula’s food culture not just by tasting it, but by understanding the people and traditions behind it,” said Maggie Lang, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for The San Francisco Peninsula.
The event will feature unlimited food tastings prepared over live fire, along with whiskey, bourbon, wine, beer, and cocktail tastings. Guests will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dish, with the winning chef earning the title of "Heritage Hero."
Produced by live events agency a21, Heritage Fire focuses on regional ingredients, sustainable sourcing, and open-flame cooking while highlighting the culinary traditions of each host destination.
For more information, visit www.thesanfranciscopeninsula.com.
Source: The San Francisco Peninsula
