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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.

11/06/2026 - 11/07/2026

Chef Emmanuel Pilon and pastry chef Sandro Micheli of Le Louis XV in Monaco join Esterre's Kei Kojima at Palace Hotel Tokyo for two nights only, serving an eight-course Alain Ducasse menu with an optional five-glass wine pairing.

ESTERRE with LE LOUIS XV: The Spirit of Alain Ducasse (Palace Hotel Tokyo)
Esterre by Alain Ducasse, Palace Hotel Tokyo (6F)
1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, Tokyo 100-0005
Japan

11/07/2026

One-night four-hands gala dinner by chefs Tetsuya Asano of TOKI and Hiroyuki Kurosu of SANKEI, Hakone, unveiling HOTEL THE MITSUI Original Champagne with Domaine Guy Charlemagne; 40 guests.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO Anniversary Four-Hands Gala Dinner
TOKI, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
284 Nijoaburanokoji-cho, Aburano-koji St. Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0051
Japan

12/31/2026

The Peninsula Tokyo celebrates New Year's Eve in The Lobby, its signature all-day dining venue in Marunouchi, with a festive five-course dinner served from 6:00 to 9:30 PM as guests bid farewell to the year in Peninsula style.

New Year's Eve Dinner at The Lobby (The Peninsula Tokyo)
The Lobby, The Peninsula Tokyo
1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, Tokyo 100-0006
Japan
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