Outstanding in the Field at Coachella 2025: The Chefs Behind the Table
Coachella 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of Outstanding in the Field‘s collaboration with the festival, bringing an open-air dining experience to the Empire Polo Club. Set within the VIP Rose Garden, this event features a four-course, family-style meal prepared by award-winning chefs. Each evening highlights a different culinary talent, showcasing their signature style and approach to seasonal ingredients.
These dinners celebrate the agricultural richness of the Coachella Valley while offering festival-goers an opportunity to enjoy expertly paired wines. Here is a glimpse of the chefs behind the table and what you can expect at Outstanding in the Field at Coachella 2025.
Chef Lineup for Coachella 2025
Weekend 1: April 11-13
Friday, April 11: Chef Silvia Barban
Silvia Barban’s take on Italian cuisine is bold, contemporary, and deeply rooted in tradition. After honing her skills in Italy, she brought her expertise to New York where she built a reputation for fresh, handmade pasta and inventive dishes. Her Brooklyn-based restaurants, LaRina Pastificio e Vino and Briscola Trattoria, highlight her commitment to seasonal ingredients and refined technique.
- Website: silviabarban.com
- Cuisine Specialty: Italian with a modern approach
- Accomplishments: Three Michelin stars
Saturday, April 12: Chef Diego Argoti
Diego Argoti thrives on pushing boundaries and defying culinary norms. His pop-up, Estrano, started as an underground dining experience and quickly gained a following for its bold, unexpected flavors. Drawing from his time in top LA kitchens, he brings an unconventional, creative edge to his cooking.
- Website: starchefs.com
- Cuisine Specialty: Innovative American cuisine
- Accomplishments: Former residency at the Poltergeist at Button Mash
Sunday, April 13: Chef Tara Monsod
Tara Monsod reimagines Filipino flavors through a contemporary lens, balancing rich heritage with inventive execution. As the Executive Chef of ANIMAE in San Diego, she crafts dishes that honor traditional techniques while introducing modern interpretations. Her ability to blend bold spices with delicate textures has earned widespread recognition.
- Website: ANIMAE
- Cuisine Specialty: Modern Filipino cuisine
- Accomplishments: San Diego’s first James Beard Best Chef California finalist
Weekend 2: April 18-20
Friday, April 18: Chef Eric Greenspan
Eric Greenspan reinvents comfort food with unexpected flavors and creative twists. A Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, he has worked in renowned kitchens and made a name for himself in LA’s food scene. His approach combines nostalgia with innovation, delivering dishes that surprise and satisfy in equal measure. Greenspan is also the co-founder New School American Cheese.
- Website: chefericgreenspan.com
- Cuisine Specialty: Elevated comfort food
- Accomplishments: Two cookbooks, James Beard semifinalist
Saturday, April 19: Chef Byron Lazaroff-Puck
Growing up in a hospitality-driven family, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, son of Chef Wolfgang Puck and designer Barbara Lazaroff, shaped his own culinary path. With experience in prestigious restaurants around the world, he now leads food and beverage initiatives for Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining, where he emphasizes fresh ingredients and forward-thinking techniques.
- Website: wolfgangpuck.com
- Cuisine Specialty: Contemporary American cuisine
- Accomplishments: Began working at age twelve going on to study at Cornell
Sunday, April 20: Chefs Danielle & Alessandro Zecca
Danielle and Alessandro Zecca blend their Italian and Mexican roots into a vibrant fusion they call “MexItalian.” Their restaurant, Amiga Amore, has become known for creative dishes that intertwine the warmth of Mexican flavors with the richness of Italian cuisine. Their passion for merging cultural influences has earned them multiple James Beard Award nominations.
- Website: chefandrare.com
- Cuisine Specialty: Italian-Mexican fusion
- Accomplishments: Two James Beard Award nominations for Best Chef
Ticket Information and Inclusions
Tickets for Outstanding in the Field at Coachella 2025 include a welcome cocktail, a four-course family-style meal paired with wine, and exclusive access to the VIP Rose Garden on the day of your dinner. Seating begins promptly at 6 PM each evening. A festival pass is required to attend the dinner. Dinner tickets can be purchased through the official Coachella website.
The Outstanding in the Field dinner series at Coachella 2025 offers a rare chance to enjoy festival dining at its finest. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and expert craftsmanship, each meal reflects the chef’s unique approach to cooking. This curated experience goes beyond food, creating a setting where music, culture, and cuisine come together in a way that stands out from the usual festival fare.
If you’d like to experience the other foods Coachella Valley has to offer, read on where to eat at Coachella 2025.
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