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546 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.
12/02/2026
An 'Icons of Napa' wine dinner at 21 Oceanfront on the Newport Beach pier pairing a multi-course menu with Robert Mondavi To Kalon 60th-anniversary wines, Double Diamond by Schrader, The Prisoner Grail and To Kalon Co. Elizas.
2100 W Oceanfront Newport Beach, California (CA) 92663
United States
12/03/2026
Cakebread Cellars winemaker dinner at The Grove, the Culinary Institute of America restaurant in Napa, part of its Winemaker Dinner Series, pairing Napa wines with the CIA's cuisine.
Napa, California (CA)
United States
Winemaker dinner at Auberge du Soleil with vintner Hugh Davies, pairing a selection of Schramsberg sparkling wines and Davies Vineyards reds with dinner; limited availability.
180 Rutherford Hill Road Rutherford, California (CA)
United States
12/03/2026 - 12/04/2026
The third Kindeswohl-Berlin Charity-Gala fills the Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof with a three-course dinner and wine, inspiring speeches and musical highlights. The festive cocktail-attire evening raises funds for the welfare of children in Berlin.
Budapester Str. 25 Berlin, Berlin 10787
Germany
12/04/2026
The Maria Mitchell Association's third Deck The Wharf Bash celebrates Nantucket Stroll at Straight Wharf Fish with Champagne, caviar and festive bites, plus top packages with Bollinger vintage magnums and private stargazing on the deck.
4 Harbor Square Nantucket, Massachusetts (MA) 02554
United States
12/04/2026
Ferraro's Ristorante annual Truffle Dinner: a curated multi-course menu showcasing the season's white and black truffles paired with La Spinetta wines.
4480 Paradise Road Las Vegas, Nevada (NV) 89169
United States
12/04/2026
Virgin Limited Edition's Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek opens its historic cellar for a tour with winemaker Michael Langenhoven, followed by a five-course pairing dinner by Executive Chef Terence Morris. Seats are limited and booking is advised.
Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, Western Cape
South Africa
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
