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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.
12/24/2026
Christmas Eve at Hôtel de Crillon begins with a festive cocktail in the Salon Marie-Antoinette before a gastronomic dinner in the historic Salon des Aigles overlooking Place de la Concorde, with the chefs' seasonal creations.
10 Place de la Concorde Paris, Paris 75008
France
12/25/2026
Element 47 at The Little Nell hosts a multi-course family-style Christmas Day dinner of festive seasonal dishes at Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond dining room.
675 East Durant Avenue Aspen, Colorado (CO) 81611
United States
12/25/2026
Festive Christmas Day gala dinner in the Grand Restaurant of the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz; elegant evening dress requested.
St. Moritz, Graubünden
Switzerland
12/26/2026 - 12/29/2026
Kandolhu Maldives welcomes two-Michelin-star chef Benjamin Peifer for exclusive festive-season guest dinners on its private North Ari Atoll island.
Ari Atoll (Alif Alif & Alif Dhaal)
Maldives
+960 668 0790
send emailL'Apogée Courchevel welcomes 2027 with Black Ice Society, a crystal-themed black-tie gala with live vocalists, a saxophonist and dancers, and a menu by chef Romain Antoine and pastry chef Aurélien Wargny high in the French Alps.
Courchevel 1850, Rhone-Alpes
France
12/31/2026
One&Only Aesthesis on the Athenian Riviera hosts a black-tie New Year's Eve at Ora by Ettore Botrini, opening with a Champagne reception, live music and Riviera glamour before an exceptional dinner of international flavours.
Athens, Athens
Greece
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal welcomes 2027 with Cabo Goes Gatsby, a Roaring Twenties five-course dinner by Executive Chef Gustavo Pinet at Don Manuel's, alongside a Champagne-paired NYE dinner at El Farallon.
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Mexico
12/31/2026
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon welcomes the new year with a festive dinner at Varanda, a Michelin-distinguished menu by chef Rodolfo Lavrador at CURA (€950) and an IKI omakase, all open to non-hotel guests overlooking Lisbon.
Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 88 Lisbon, Lisbon 1099-039
Portugal
+351 21 381 1400
12/31/2026
New Year's Eve at Hôtel Plaza Athénée: Réveillon dinner at La Grande Table du Plaza Athénée, Le Relais Plaza's festive dinner, a dinner-dance in the Haute Couture salon and a late party at Le Bar.
Paris, Ile-de-France
France
12/31/2026
One&Only Cape Town ends 2026 with a five-course feast at ROOI or a Nobu omakase beneath Table Mountain, each with exclusive access to the resort's New Year's celebration at Vista Bar & Lounge with music, magic and midnight toasts.
Cape Town, Western Cape
South Africa
+27 21 431 5888
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