About This Event
A Winter Park Institute Reflect Forum presented by Orlando Health and in partnership with Visit Orlando
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM
The Ravenous Pig | Winter Park, Florida
Food can tell the story of a place, bring people together and become an act of care. What could that mean for Central Florida?
Join Winter Park Institute, Orlando Health and Visit Orlando for an evening of José Andrés-inspired cuisine, meaningful conversation and new connections at The Ravenous Pig. Bringing together hospitality professionals, business leaders and community members, this Reflect Forum will explore Central Florida’s culinary strengths, opportunities for collaboration and the role food can play in caring for our neighbors.
Building on José Andrés’ October 20 keynote, we’ll carry his ideas beyond the stage and consider what we can put into practice here at home. Whether you work in hospitality, love Central Florida’s food scene or want to help shape our community’s future, we invite you to take a seat at the table. Tickets for the José Andrés’ keynote conversation are available here.
What to Expect
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Garden cocktails and connection: Begin the evening with informal conversation and introductions to guests from across the region.
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A José-inspired buffet dinner: Enjoy a menu prepared by The Ravenous Pig’s chefs, inspired by José Andrés’ approach to food and hospitality.
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A conversation with Central Florida’s culinary leaders: Join Visit Orlando President and CEO Casandra Matej, cookbook author Pam Brandon, James Beard Award semifinalist Chef James Petrakis of The Ravenous Pig, Jamilyn Salonga Bailey, co-owner of Michelin Green Star recipient Kaya, and chef turned farmer Mike Garcia of Everoak Farm to explore our region’s culinary strengths, opportunities for collaboration and the role food can play in caring for our neighbors.
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An Impact presentation: Join WPI and Orlando Health in recognizing Special Hearts Farm and presenting a donation supporting its work.
Community Impact
The evening will recognize Special Hearts Farm, which creates meaningful farming and gardening experiences, job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. A donation from WPI and Orlando Health will support this work, connecting the evening’s conversation about hospitality and service to community wellbeing.
Tickets
Reflect Forum Dinner & Program | $100 per person
Your ticket includes admission to the October 26 Reflect Forum at The Ravenous Pig, featuring a José-inspired buffet dinner, conversations with featured speakers and chefs, and networking.
This dinner and dialogue builds on José Andrés’ keynote; he will not attend the October 26 Reflect Forum.
About Winter Park Institute
Winter Park Institute brings extraordinary thinkers to Central Florida and creates opportunities to explore their ideas through its Inspire, Reflect and Impact framework. A keynote sparks new perspectives. A Reflect Forum brings those ideas into local conversation. Impact connects inspiration and dialogue to meaningful support for our community.
Presenting Partner
Convening Partner
About This Event
A Winter Park Institute Reflect Forum presented by Orlando Health and in partnership with Visit Orlando
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM
The Ravenous Pig | Winter Park, Florida
Food can tell the story of a place, bring people together and become an act of care. What could that mean for Central Florida?
Join Winter Park Institute, Orlando Health and Visit Orlando for an evening of José Andrés-inspired cuisine, meaningful conversation and new connections at The Ravenous Pig. Bringing together hospitality professionals, business leaders and community members, this Reflect Forum will explore Central Florida’s culinary strengths, opportunities for collaboration and the role food can play in caring for our neighbors.
Building on José Andrés’ October 20 keynote, we’ll carry his ideas beyond the stage and consider what we can put into practice here at home. Whether you work in hospitality, love Central Florida’s food scene or want to help shape our community’s future, we invite you to take a seat at the table. Tickets for the José Andrés’ keynote conversation are available here.
What to Expect
-
Garden cocktails and connection: Begin the evening with informal conversation and introductions to guests from across the region.
-
A José-inspired buffet dinner: Enjoy a menu prepared by The Ravenous Pig’s chefs, inspired by José Andrés’ approach to food and hospitality.
-
A conversation with Central Florida’s culinary leaders: Join Visit Orlando President and CEO Casandra Matej, cookbook author Pam Brandon, James Beard Award semifinalist Chef James Petrakis of The Ravenous Pig, Jamilyn Salonga Bailey, co-owner of Michelin Green Star recipient Kaya, and chef turned farmer Mike Garcia of Everoak Farm to explore our region’s culinary strengths, opportunities for collaboration and the role food can play in caring for our neighbors.
-
An Impact presentation: Join WPI and Orlando Health in recognizing Special Hearts Farm and presenting a donation supporting its work.
Community Impact
The evening will recognize Special Hearts Farm, which creates meaningful farming and gardening experiences, job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. A donation from WPI and Orlando Health will support this work, connecting the evening’s conversation about hospitality and service to community wellbeing.
Tickets
Reflect Forum Dinner & Program | $100 per person
Your ticket includes admission to the October 26 Reflect Forum at The Ravenous Pig, featuring a José-inspired buffet dinner, conversations with featured speakers and chefs, and networking.
This dinner and dialogue builds on José Andrés’ keynote; he will not attend the October 26 Reflect Forum.
About Winter Park Institute
Winter Park Institute brings extraordinary thinkers to Central Florida and creates opportunities to explore their ideas through its Inspire, Reflect and Impact framework. A keynote sparks new perspectives. A Reflect Forum brings those ideas into local conversation. Impact connects inspiration and dialogue to meaningful support for our community.
Presenting Partner
Convening Partner