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577 Results in category Cuisine
Luxury Culinary Events & Gourmet Festivals
Few experiences compare with being in the room when something extraordinary happens. This part of LuxuryLifestyle.com focuses on food festivals, Michelin-starred chef collaborations, gourmet tastings, cooking classes and culinary trade expos, the occasions that define the year for food lovers, home cooks and hospitality professionals. Settings range across acclaimed restaurants, vineyard estates, open-air markets and convention halls, and the mood can shift from intimate and invitation-only to grand and international. Our editors look for events that pair a strong program with genuine hospitality, thoughtful details and the chance to meet the people who make them special. Listings are updated throughout the year as organizers confirm new dates, venues and guest experiences.
A practical tip from our editors: chef dinners usually have limited covers, so join mailing lists for early access and note any dietary requirements when you book. It is also wise to read the full listing for transport advice, nearby hotels and any age or dress requirements before you commit. When one event is not enough, the wider LuxuryLifestyle.com calendar suggests galas, festivals, auctions and tastings nearby, making it simple to plan a longer stay. Event organizers can submit their dates for consideration and share their program with readers who appreciate exceptional quality.
Shadybrook Estate Winemaker Rudy Zuidema hosts an intimate holiday evening at the Coombsville estate, with a curated multi-course seasonal dinner paired with Shadybrook's limited wines as guests toast the year ahead.
100 Rapp Lane Napa, California (CA) 94558
United States
12/04/2026 - 12/05/2026
Trisara Phuket welcomes Chef Tom Meyer, executive chef of the two-Michelin-starred La Chèvre d'Or in Èze, for a two-day French Riviera takeover of La Crique. Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine is served at lunch and dinner with optional wine pairi
60/1 Moo 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket, Phuket 83110
Thailand
12/05/2026
Intimate winter winemaker dinner hosted by John Anthony Michael Abernethy, pairing library wines and new releases with a seasonal menu by Chef Logan Foos; extremely limited seats.
1440 1st Street Napa, California (CA) 94559
United States
12/05/2026
The 18th Sabor a Cabo, the Baja California Sur international food and wine festival, brings more than 40 restaurant, bar and tasting stands and a Mexican wine garden to EDEA, closing with La Sonora Santanera, to benefit firefighters and Red Cross.
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Mexico
12/05/2026 - 12/06/2026
One-Michelin-starred Caruso's and Cracco Portofino unite at Rosewood Miramar Beach for an exclusive two-night tasting menu led by chefs Massimo Falsini and Mattia Pecis, bringing the Portofino coast to Montecito's oceanfront.
1759 South Jameson Lane Montecito, California - CA 93108
United States
12/07/2026
The 17th Diner des Chefs brings 350 guests in evening dress to the InterContinental Paris Le Grand for a nine-course menu by a brigade of Michelin-starred chefs and an art auction benefiting jOOy and the Ronald McDonald House.
2 rue Scribe Paris, Ile-de-France 75009
France
12/01/2026 - 12/07/2026
Michelin-starred chef Gabriela Filca of Nebo in Rijeka takes over Conrad Maldives Rangali Island for a week of sunset soiree, tasting menu at the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, a Maldivian lobster beach dinner and an interactive masterclass.
Ari Atoll (Alif Alif & Alif Dhaal)
Maldives
Winemaker dinner with vintner Hugh Davies at Michael's Santa Monica, celebrating Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards with a pairing of sparkling and red wines.
1147 3rd Street Santa Monica, California (CA)
United States
Vintner Hugh Davies hosts an intimate six-course wine dinner at Noble Ace in Laguna Beach celebrating the wines of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards.
Laguna Beach, California (CA)
United States
The Luxury Network Qatar closes its year with The Final Chapter, an invitation-only celebration at Park Chinois on Doha's Maha Island. Members and luxury brand partners gather for refined dining, entertainment and networking.
Doha, Doha
Qatar
