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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.
12/05/2026 - 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
12/10/2026
La Tablée NYC celebrates Châteauneuf-du-Pape winemaker Isabel Ferrando of Domaine Saint Préfert with a seated dinner at Acadia. Her daughter Guillemette joins the table as rare Rhône bottlings are poured alongside a refined menu.
101 W 57th St New York, New York (NY) 10019
United States
The final Southern Accents dinner at darling by Sean Brock pairs Sean with James Beard Award winner Mashama Bailey of The Grey. Cocktails and canapés in the lounge precede a collaborative multicourse dinner in West Hollywood.
631 N Robertson Blvd West Hollywood, California - CA 90069
United States
12/11/2026
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua's second annual charity gala dinner pairs an elegant four-course gourmet dinner and free-flow wines with live music in the Kecak Ballroom. A live auction of luxury stays and curated experiences benefits the Bali Life Foundation.
Lot N5, ITDC Tourism Complex Nusa Dua, Badung Nusa Dua & Jimbaran, Bali 80363
Indonesia
Eight-course dinner at three-Michelin-star Robuchon au Dôme hosted by Château Cheval Blanc chairman Pierre Lurton, pairing seven decades of the Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A, led by the legendary 1947, with the 1982, 1990, 2004 and 2009.
Macau, Taipa
Macau
