PIER 22 Honors Chef Greg Campbell’s 20 Years of Culinary Leadership with Anniversary Dinner
Five-course wine-paired dinner celebrates the career and lasting influence of PIER 22’s Executive Chef and Director of Operations
PIER 22 will honor Executive Chef and Director of Operations Greg Campbell’s 20 years of culinary leadership with Twenty Years at the Helm: A Chef Greg Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Held in the PIER 22 Ballroom, the elevated five-course dinner will celebrate the flavors, techniques and experiences that have shaped Chef Greg’s career. Each course reflects the refined, from-scratch approach that defines the PIER 22 dining experience and will be thoughtfully paired with wine.
As PIER 22 celebrates 50 years on the waterfront, this special evening recognizes Chef Greg’s lasting influence on the restaurant’s kitchen, its guests and the standards it continues to carry forward.
The evening will begin with a reception at 6:45 p.m., followed by introductions and dinner at 7 p.m.
Anniversary Dinner Menu
Reception Course
2025 Henri Bourgeois “Pure” Sancerre
House-Cured Salmon & Caviar
Citrus- and herb-cured salmon, Ossetra caviar, Carolina corn cake, crème fraîche, pickled shallot, cucumber and dill oil.
Second Course
2024 Maison Albert Bichot Chablis
New England Oyster Stew
Gulf oysters, smoked pork belly, Yukon gold potato, Vidalia onion and celery in a light oyster cream, finished with cornbread crumble and chive oil.
Third Course
2023 Domaine de la Janasse “Tradition” Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Smoked Duck
Oak-smoked duck, Anson Mills cheese grits, glazed baby carrots and crispy tobacco onions with bourbon–black pepper jus.
Fourth Course
2016 Château Rauzan-Ségla Margaux, 2ème Grand Cru Classé
Beef Wellington
Center-cut beef tenderloin, mushroom duxelles, country ham, golden puff pastry, pommes purée, haricots verts and beef demi.
Dessert Course
NV Wine & Soul Manoella Finest Reserve Tawny Port
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Bittersweet chocolate mousse, bourbon caramel, toasted pecan praline, cocoa nib tuile and sea salt, served with vanilla bean crème anglaise and a warm chocolate madeleine.
Event Details
Twenty Years at the Helm: A Chef Greg Anniversary Dinner
Saturday, September 12, 2026
PIER 22 Ballroom, Second Floor
Doors Open and Check-In: 6:30 p.m.
Reception: 6:45 p.m.
Introductions and Dinner: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $145 per person, plus tax and a 20% service charge
The event will feature a large community table in the ballroom, allowing Chef Greg and the evening’s speakers to interact personally with guests. Tickets are sold per seat, and guests purchasing multiple seats in one order will be seated together.
Space is limited, and additional seating may be released based on demand. Tickets and additional information are available at pier22.com. For questions or seating requests, email info@pier22.com or call 941-748-8087.
About PIER 22
PIER 22 is an award-winning waterfront restaurant and event destination in downtown Bradenton, Florida. Celebrating 50 years on the waterfront in 2026, PIER 22 is known for its from-scratch cuisine, welcoming hospitality, waterfront views and memorable dining experiences.