Sunland RV Resorts has cooked up exciting culinary experiences for its guests in 2023 and 2024. From poolside barbeques to cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs to a red-hot Valentine’s dinner – Sunland has put flavor on the menu, according to a press release.
Below please find a sampling of “Taste of Sunland” events running now through March 2024.
POOLSIDE BARBEQUE
Throughout October, Sunland resorts in El Cajon, California; including Circle RV Resort, Oak Creek RV Resort and Vacationer RV Resort; will make a splash with tasty barbeques to extend that summer feeling on weekends beginning Oct. 14.
LOCAL CRAFT BEER CELEBRATION
Escondido RV Resort will celebrate the distinctive flavors of local craft beers with a tasting paired with delicious bites on Oct. 20.
TINY KITCHEN, BIG FLAVOR
The consumer-centric brand will present “Tiny Kitchen, Big Flavor” onsite cooking demonstrations by popular chefs who will prepare big bold dishes that can be replicated in the space of an RV or motorhome. Chefs and guests can mix, mingle and sample the featured items during a reception following the demonstration.
- Demonstration by residents at Golden Village Palms RV Resort (GVP), Oct. 27
- Demonstration by Chef Brian Freerksen, Golden Village Palms RV Resort, Nov. 18
- Demonstration by Executive Chef Jorge Villabona, Golden Village Palms RV Resort, Dec. 9
- Demonstration by Chef Eddie Blyden, Emerald Desert RV Resort, March 9, 2024
FARM TO FORK DINNER
Southern California’s Golden Village Palms, will showcase the bounty of its own chef’s garden as well as ingredients from local farmers and purveyors at a Farm to Fork dinner by Brian Freerksen on Jan. 20, 2024.
VALENTINE’S DINNER
Executive Chef Jorge Villabona, who oversees culinary operations at Golden Village Palms and Emerald Desert RV resorts, will woo guests with an al fresco Valentine’s dinner at GVP. Add live music and dancing for a night to remember.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
Silver Palms RV Resort in Okeechobee, Fla., will celebrate two of America’s favorite pastimes – baseball and RV travel – with a culinary festival during spring training in March 2024.
CELEBRATED CHEFS
Sunland RV Resorts has partnered with notable chefs to enliven its culinary programming, including executive chef Jorge Villabona and guest chefs Eddie Blyden and Brian Freerksen.
JORGE VILLABONA
Prior to joining Sunland, Villabona served as the co-owner and chef de cuisine of Shame on The Moon restaurant in Southern California. The popular restaurant received the “Restaurant of The Year” award for seven consecutive years from the Palm Springs Desert Sun. Villabona previously was the executive sous chef at Wally’s Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage, California. The iconic restaurant continues to attract U.S. presidents and Hollywood’s brightest stars with its exceptional California Cuisine.
The chef apprenticed at the legendary Hotel de Paris in Monte-Carlo, France. The five-star hotel is home to several Michelin-rated restaurants.
EDDIE BYLDEN
Hailing from Michelin-rated restaurants in the United States and Europe, including Bouley in New York City and Tantris in Munich, Chef Eddie Blyden brings a global perspective to cuisine. The son of a diplomat, Eddie grew up on three different continents beginning in West Africa. His culinary creations reflect the many cultures that have influenced his life.
BRIAN FREERKSEN
Well-known on the Southern California culinary scene, Brian Freerksen has led culinary teams at Hotel Del Coronado and Loews Coronado Bay Hotel. He has also served as executive chef at the exclusive La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego. Guests can look forward to his California Flair cuisine.
