The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival will return December 10–13, 2026, bringing four days of chef collaborations, wine tastings, cooking classes, brunches, and waterfront celebrations to venues across Palm Beach County.
Now entering its 19th year, the festival will feature 24 events, including several longtime favorites and four new culinary experiences. Guests can expect appearances by internationally recognized chefs, celebrated restaurateurs, winemakers, and sommeliers, culminating in the festival’s signature Grand Tasting.
Presented by RBC Wealth Management in partnership with Wine Spectator, the annual celebration has become one of South Florida’s most anticipated culinary events. This year’s program ranges from intimate multicourse dinners to lively poolside tastings, hands-on cooking classes, and immersive themed gatherings.
New Experiences Join the 2026 Festival
Four experiences will make their festival debuts in 2026, adding new flavors and formats to the four-day schedule.
Brennan’s, the legendary New Orleans restaurant, will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a two-day brunch pop-up at Pistache French Bistro. Hosted by Ralph Brennan, the event will bring together Brennan’s chef Kris Padalino and Pistache chef Benoit Delos for a menu inspired by the restaurant’s Creole heritage and distinctive New Orleans hospitality.
At the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, acclaimed chef Mauro Colagreco will lead Cooking with Mauro, an intimate, hands-on class at Florie’s. Participants will work alongside the chef while preparing dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavors and South Florida’s seasonal ingredients. The class concludes with a shared meal in Florie’s alfresco setting.
Arthur & Sons’ Disco Brunch will combine creative brunch dishes, cocktails, music, and plenty of retro energy. Chef Joe Isidori will be joined by Franklin Becker, Giorgio Rapicavoli, and Michael Schwartz for one of the weekend’s liveliest new gatherings.
The fourth debut, Maneet’s Bollywood Experience, will transform Ela Curry & Cocktails into an immersive celebration of Indian cuisine, music, and dance. Chefs Maneet Chauhan and Pushkar Marathe will present a menu showcasing aromatic spices, curries, freshly baked breads, and layered regional flavors, accompanied by wines from Revana Winery.
Opening Night Dinners Across Palm Beach
The festival begins Thursday, December 10, with four returning events held at some of Palm Beach County’s most notable restaurants and resorts.
At Buccan, chef Clay Conley will host The First Bite, a five-course, family-style dinner featuring guest chefs James London, Dean Neff, and Jonathon Sawyer. The menu will highlight bold ingredients and coastal influences, with wines supplied by Terlato Wines.
Stage Kitchen & Bar will host Spice, where chef Pushkar Marathe will collaborate with Nina Compton, Tristen Epps-Long, and Diego Oka. Each chef will contribute a course reflecting their culinary heritage, paired with wines from Bouchaine Vineyards.
Dinner at Florie’s will bring chef Mauro Colagreco to the oceanfront Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. Working alongside Chef de Cuisine Lauren Bodden and the resort’s culinary team, Colagreco will help create a seasonal five-course menu paired with Napa Valley wines from Taub Family Vineyards.
Meanwhile, Jeremy and Cindy Bearman will welcome José Garces, Mason Hereford, Mike Lata, and Michael Schwartz to Oceano for an indoor-outdoor walk-around tasting featuring chef-created bites and selections from Booker, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Ruffino.
Friday Brings Lunches, Parties and Waterfront Dining
Friday’s program begins with two seated lunches. Lunch with Friends at Meat Market Palm Beach will unite host chef Sean Brasel with Crista Luedtke and Alex Seidel, accompanied by Napa Valley winemaker Chris Carpenter.
At Café Chardonnay, chefs Ben Ford and Karen Akunowicz will join host chef Frank Eucalitto for a four-course Italian luncheon. Winemaker Greg Brewer will select the accompanying wines.
The afternoon continues at HMF at The Breakers, where chef Anthony Sicignano, Master Sommelier Virginia Philip, and The Breakers culinary team will present refined bites, Champagne, wine, cocktails, and high tea-inspired creations.
Evening events include a collaborative dinner at Aioli and the Festival Kick-Off Party at The Belgrove Resort & Spa. Held poolside, the party will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Robert Mondavi Winery with dishes from chefs including Timon Balloo, Ashley Christensen, the Forgione family, Ken Oringer, Damaris Phillips, Giorgio Rapicavoli, and host chef Ron Pietruszka.
At SeaHawk Prime by David Burke, guests can attend a waterfront tasting featuring David Burke, Franklin Becker, Michelle Bernstein, Tiffani Faison, Joe Flamm, Stephanie Izard, and Stephen Stryjewski.
Friday concludes with an invitation-only chef after-party at Pink Steak, hosted by Julien Gremaud and featuring Maneet Chauhan, Beau MacMillan, and Alex Seidel.
Cooking Classes and Tastings Fill Saturday’s Schedule
Saturday begins at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach with Kids Kitchen, a hands-on cooking experience for children ages eight to 14. Lindsay Autry and Karen Akunowicz will each lead a separate session designed to introduce young cooks to kitchen techniques and approachable recipes.
In addition to the new Brennan’s pop-up, Cooking with Mauro, and Arthur & Sons’ Disco Brunch, the day includes Brunch at Coolinary. Chef Tim Lipman will welcome Stephanie Izard and Damaris Phillips for a four-course brunch paired with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte.
Wine enthusiasts can attend Master Taste, an educational tasting led by Master Sommelier Virginia Philip and winemaker Chris Carpenter. The session will explore Cabernet-Shiraz wines from several regions while examining aroma, structure, balance, complexity, and finish.
Saturday afternoon also marks the return of Par-Tee at The Park. Hosted at The Park and The House Kitchen & Bar, the walk-around event will feature Tristen Epps-Long, Joe Flamm, Mason Hereford, James London, Dean Neff, Stephen Stryjewski, and host chef Jason Van Bomel.
Evening options include the new Bollywood-inspired dinner at Ela Curry & Cocktails, Bubbles & Bites at PGA National Resort, and A Night at The Ben.
Bubbles & Bites will transform PGA National’s poolscape into an open-air tasting destination with dishes from Timon Balloo, Michelle Bernstein, Ashley Christensen, Tiffani Faison, Ben Ford, and Beau MacMillan. Resort restaurants Honeybelle by Lindsay Autry, The Butcher’s Club by Jeremy Ford, and Sushi by Bou will also participate.
Set on the waterfront lawn of The Ben, Autograph Collection, A Night at The Ben will showcase seasonal dishes from Elizabeth Falkner, José Garces, Crista Luedtke, Diego Oka, Ken Oringer, and Jonathon Sawyer.
Daniel & Friends Returns to Café Boulud
Sunday begins with the second day of the Brennan’s brunch pop-up, followed by the return of Daniel & Friends.
Now in its 15th year, Daniel & Friends will take place in the garden courtyard at Café Boulud. Chef Daniel Boulud and Executive Chef Christopher Zabita will welcome Marc Forgione, Bryan Forgione, Larry Forgione, Mauro Colagreco, and Robert Irvine for a walk-around brunch featuring both classic and inventive dishes.
The garden setting, handcrafted cocktails, and carefully selected wines have helped make Daniel & Friends one of the festival’s most enduring traditions.
Grand Tasting Closes the Festival
The 19th annual Grand Tasting will conclude the weekend at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Sunday, December 13.
More than 50 South Florida chefs and restaurants are expected to participate, serving dishes and desserts alongside more than 100 wines rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator. Craft spirits and additional beverage tastings will also be available.
The Grand Chef Throwdown will return as part of the afternoon’s entertainment. Four local chefs will compete in front of a panel that includes Maneet Chauhan, Tiffani Faison, and Robert Irvine. The winning chef will receive a charitable prize benefiting a local organization.
Supporting Els for Autism
For the fourth consecutive year, the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival will donate a portion of its proceeds to the Els for Autism Foundation.
Founded to support people with autism spectrum disorder and their families, the nonprofit provides programs and services through its global initiatives and its campus in Jupiter, Florida.
The partnership adds a charitable component to a festival built around food, wine, collaboration, and the hospitality of The Palm Beaches.
The 2026 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival takes place December 10–13 at restaurants, resorts, and event venues throughout Palm Beach County. Event information and tickets are available through the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival website.
