Carmel Culinary Week 2026 at Hog’s Breath Inn
The Pig Roast on San Carlos
One Pig. One Fire. One Long Table.
For the 6th Annual Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week, Hog’s Breath Inn presents The Pig Roast on San Carlos — a firelit, family-style feast built around a whole heritage pig, slow-roasted over California coastal oak and presented tableside in our courtyard.
From passed bites and field salads to family-style sides, Central Coast wines, and a sweet finish with Hog’s Coffee for the table, this is Culinary Week the Hog’s Breath Inn way: warm, legendary, local, and unforgettable.
Event Details
The Pig Roast on San Carlos
➞ June 5–13, 2026
➞ Reservations Only
➞ 6 p.m. Seating
➞ $145 per guest
➞ Optional Wine Flight: $48 per guest
➞ Location: Hog’s Breath Inn, San Carlos St. between 5th & 6th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea
A Five-Act Family-Style Feast
The evening unfolds in five acts, beginning with passed bites from our oldest recipes and freshest fields, followed by vibrant salads, a whole roasted heritage pig, family-style sides, and a sweet finish.
At the center of the evening is the pig itself: dry-brined for thirty-six hours with Big Sur sea salt, brown sugar, fresh herbs, Gilroy garlic, and bay, then slow-roasted over California coastal oak. The whole pig is presented tableside before being carved and served family-style.
Act I: To Start
Grilled Castroville artichoke, Italian Fisherman Fritto Misto, Bigeye tuna tartare, and Otto’s Bread Company sourdough.
Act II: From the Fields
Carmel Mediterranean chopped salad, roasted beets with chèvre and grapefruit, and heirloom tomato and stone fruit panzanella.
Act III: The Pig
A whole heritage pig presented tableside, featuring crackling, shoulder, loin, belly, ribs, and butt with three signature sauces.
Act IV: The Sides
Salt-crusted potatoes, charred corn with cotija and lime, Dutch oven beans, roasted yams, and cabbage-jicama-apple slaw.
Act V: The Sweet Finish
Banana walnut butter bread pudding, warm pecan bourbon pie, Tahitian vanilla gelato, and a round of Hog’s Coffee on the house.
The Tableside Moment
At 7:15 p.m., the whole roasted pig is carried from the oak pit to the courtyard and presented before the long table. It is then carved and returned on platters for the table to share.
This is the moment that makes the evening more than dinner. It is fire, theater, wine, and fellowship — all in the unmistakable setting of Hog’s Breath Inn.
Add the Central Coast Wine Flight
The optional $48 wine flight was designed to follow the meal from first bite to final pour, with wines curated from the Hog’s Breath Inn wine list and anchored in Monterey and the Central Coast.
Featured selections include wines from Silvestri Vineyards, Dawn’s Dream, Lepe Cellars, and Galante Vineyards, paired across the five acts of the dinner.
A Taste of the Legend During Carmel Culinary Week
Founded in 1970 by Clint Eastwood, Hog’s Breath Inn is one of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s most iconic restaurants — a place of firelit patios, intimate dining rooms, legendary hospitality, and the unmistakable spirit of Carmel.
For Culinary Week 2026, we are bringing that spirit to the long table with a one-seating, reservations-only feast built around local ingredients, Central Coast wines, and the timeless ritual of gathering around fire.
This section is important because the brand guide positions Hog’s Breath Inn as a Carmel institution founded in 1970, with a voice that should feel legendary, mysterious, authentic, warm, and fun.
The Culinary Week Menu
To Start
Grilled Castroville Artichoke
Italian Fisherman Fritto Misto
Bigeye Tuna Tartare
Otto’s Bread Company Sourdough
From the Fields
Carmel Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Roasted Beets, Chèvre & Grapefruit
Heirloom Tomato & Stone Fruit Panzanella
The Pig
Whole heritage pig, presented tableside, served with Hog’s Bourbon-Peach-Chipotle BBQ, Asian BBQ, and Vinegar Pepper sauces
Family-Style Sides
Salt-Crusted Potatoes
Charred Corn, Cotija & Lime
Dutch Oven Beans
Roasted Yams
Cabbage, Jicama, Apple & Dried Cherry Slaw
The Sweet Finish
Banana Walnut Butter Bread Pudding
Warm Pecan Bourbon Pie
Tahitian Vanilla Gelato
Hog’s Coffee on the House
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmel Culinary Week?
Carmel Culinary Week is an annual food and wine celebration in Carmel-by-the-Sea featuring special menus, culinary experiences, and events at participating restaurants throughout the village.
When is The Pig Roast on San Carlos?
The Pig Roast on San Carlos is available at Hog’s Breath Inn during Carmel Culinary Week, June 5–13, 2026.
What time is the seating?
There is one 6 p.m. seating nightly. The whole roasted pig is presented tableside at 7:15 p.m.
How much is the dinner?
The dinner is $145 per guest. An optional Central Coast wine flight is available for $48 per guest.
Are reservations required?
Yes. The Pig Roast on San Carlos is reservations only, and seating is limited.
Is the wine flight included?
The wine flight is offered as a $48 supplement and was designed to pair with the five acts of the dinner.
Where is Hog’s Breath Inn located?
Hog’s Breath Inn is located on San Carlos St. between 5th and 6th Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Can you accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions?
Please make the restaurant aware of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking your reservation.