Aarón y Amigos is returning to Phoenix! Join world-renowned chef Aarón Sánchez for his signature fundraising event benefiting the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, a program of Emeril Lagasse Foundation that uplifts the lives of Latino youth through food. Don't miss this exciting weekend including a Friday Welcome Reception and Saturday's Aarón y Amigos featuring a cast of his "amigos" aka celebrity chefs coming together for an amazing cause. View our Sponsorships & Tickets: https://emeril.org/aaron-y-amigos/
Friday, September 18, 2026
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Kick off the weekend with an exclusive evening of Sonoran-inspired cuisine and cocktails, superb wines, and meaningful connections at a spectacular private Paradise Valley estate.
Aarón y Amigos
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Tia Carmen at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5:00pm – 9:30pm
Experience an extraordinary evening at Tia Carmen, where Chef Aarón Sánchez and an acclaimed roster of celebrity chefs come together for a one-night-only culinary event in support of Latino youth. Indulge in exclusive tastings, thoughtfully paired wines, handcrafted cocktails, live entertainment, and a premier silent auction