Kamayan Dinner
Communal Kamayan feast by Chef Spencer Hunter with Filipino American dishes and admission to SDHC exhibits
Join award-winning Chef Spencer Hunter of Lia’s Lumpia on October 25, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the San Diego History Center for a Kamayan feast celebrating Filipino American History Month.
A San Diego native and finalist on Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, Chef Spencer honors his Filipino grandmother’s culinary legacy while blending it with his African American roots. He has taken first place for his Sisig Lumpia, cheffed for distinguished clientele ranging from corporate leaders to members of the British Royal Family, and continues to redefine what modern fusion cuisine can be.
Kamayan is a traditional Filipino style of communal dining where food is spread across a table lined with fresh banana leaves and shared by everyone. SDHC’s Kamayan feast will feature:
Appetizers: Bacon Jalapeño Popper Lumpia Filipino Cheese and Charcuterie Grazing Table
Feast: Mango Mixed Greens Salad (plated at each seat) Sinigang Pork Bone Broth (plated at each seat) JUMBO Lola’s Pork LUMPIA Calamansi Chicken Wings Classic Chicken Adobo Bangus (Milkfish) Sisig Braised Beef & Potatoes Bistec Steamed Jasmine Rice Vegetable Pancit Noodles Pickled Cucumbers & Cherry Tomatoes Sweet Chili Sauce, Garlic Vinegar, Sriracha, Soy Sauce Freshly sliced fruit
Sweet Bites: Guava Cream Cheese LUMPIA
Tickets include appetizers, kamayan feast, complimentary beverages, and after-hours admission to SDHC exhibits, including Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys.
Seating is limited. Reserve your seat today
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