Valentine's Date Night Cooking Challenge at Westin Houston Downtown
Location
The Westin Houston Downtown
1520 Texas Avenue
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Details
Join Chef Rafael Ortiz as he showcases his culinary expertise, and take on the challenge of recreating the featured dish along with your date against other couples.
Our distinguished panel of judges, the award-winning Westin Houston Downtown Food and Beverage team, will determine the winning couple.
2:00pm: Mix & Mingle with Chef Rafael
2:30pm: Guided class on how to make the following dishes:
Baked Alaska
3:00pm: Cooking Competition Begins
5:30pm: Grand Prize winner announced.
The winning couple will receive the Grand Prize:
An overnight staycation for two at Westin Houston Downtown
Bespoke romantic amenity personally crafted by Chef Rafael
Add a touch of enchantment to the most romantic holiday and depart from the ordinary, making this Valentine's celebration truly unforgettable.
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