A Taste of Culver City

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026
PRESENTED BY AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

Hosted by Amazon MGM Studios on the front lawn of the iconic Culver Studios mansion, this culinary tasting event celebrates Culver City's vibrant restaurant scene and features entertainment, student performances, a silent auction, and activities throughout the day - all while raising vital funding to support CCUSD schools,

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Taste of Culver City 2026 Recap

On May 3rd, CCEF once again transformed the front lawn of The Culver Studios into something that felt like the best of Culver City all in one place - neighbors, families, students, educators, and local restaurants coming together in support of our schools.

This year’s Taste of Culver City event raised nearly $220,000 for CCUSD schools, turning an afternoon of food and connection into real support for classrooms across the district.

More than 25 local restaurants and beverage partners participated, including Pasta Sisters, Bianca Bakery, Piccalilli, Public School 310, and Jose Andres Group. Their generosity filled every corner of the event and reflected what makes Culver City’s food community so special - not just great food, but a deep sense of place and pride in giving back.

Throughout the afternoon, CCUSD student performances and activations by CCHS’s AVPA Jazz Combo, CCHS Pep Band, CCMS Musical Theatre, and CCUSD Robotics teams brought the mission into focus. Seeing students on stage, supported by the very programs this event helps fund, was a powerful reminder of what CCEF donors make possible.

Our gratitude to Co-Chairs CCEF Board Member Van Johnson and Culver City High School alumna and MasterChef winner Dara Yu, supported a dedicated planning committee whose work was felt in every detail of the day.

We are especially grateful to our presenting sponsor and hosts, Amazon MGM Studios, for their continued partnership and support. To all our sponsors, restaurant and beverage partners, volunteers, performers, planning committee, and everyone who came out to be part of it - thank you. This event only works because this community shows up for its kids.