Pebble Beach Food and Wine Returns for Its 15th Year with World-Class Culinary Experience in 2026: All You Need To Know
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine celebrates its 15th year from April 9-12, 2026, offering exceptional food, wine, and culinary talent, while supporting local youth programs.

The Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival, which people have been waiting to see, comes back for its 15th year at the beautiful Monterey coastline in California from April 9 to 12 in 2026. The four-day culinary festival presents a unique dining experience, which features top chefs, world-class vintners and mixologists who create an extraordinary dining experience. The event offers guests access to more than 50 events, which help fund local youth programs through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation’s charitable work.

Celebrity Chefs and Unmatched Culinary Experiences

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2026 features an impressive lineup of Michelin-starred chefs and James Beard Award winners, including Geoffrey Zakarian, Michael Symon, Shota Nakajima, Gastón Acurio, and Maneet Chauhan. These culinary stars will present unique food and wine pairings, showcasing their innovative styles and international influences. Over the weekend, more than 300 celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, and mixologists will engage with attendees, offering an array of gourmet dining experiences, from intimate chef-driven dinners to large-scale walk-around tastings.

Exciting Walk-Around Events and Tastings

The festival kicks off on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with the Opening Night Served by HexClad, hosted by Jonathan Waxman, where guests can enjoy a vibrant walk-around celebration featuring signature bites, world-class wines, and spirited conversations. Additional events include:

  • High Tide presented by Palo Alto Networks and featuring Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans, hosted by Nyesha Arrington.
  • Sauced: An Italian Walk-Around Tasting hosted by Gabe Bertaccini and Rocco DiSpirito, celebrating Italian cuisine.
  • Burgers & Barrels: Featuring slow-cooked, flame-roasted burgers paired with craft beers, signature cocktails, and exceptional wines.

These events offer a chance to interact with top chefs and discover new flavours in a relaxed, engaging environment.

Curated Dinners and Immersive Dining Experiences

Guests can elevate their experience with exclusive dinners such as A Taste of La Mar, featuring Gastón Acurio and his team, offering vibrant Peruvian cuisine. Other exclusive dinners include The Art of Asian Cuisine with chefs Shota Nakajima, Pablo Mellin, and Roy Yamaguchi, and the French Table Dinner with Markus Glocker and Camari Mick, showcasing refined French cooking.

In addition, the Flavors of Italy Dinner will feature dishes from celebrated chefs Karen Akunowicz and Amy Brandwein, highlighting the best of Italian cuisine.

Wine & Spirits Seminars and the Tasting Pavilion

Wine and spirits lovers can immerse themselves in seminars such as The Legacy of Old Rip Van Winkle and Rose & Arrow: The Geology of Good Wine. The Tasting Pavilion, presented by Palo Alto Networks, will return on Saturday and Sunday, featuring over 40 acclaimed chefs, winemakers, and beverage innovators offering signature dishes and rare wines.

Special Packages for an Elevated Experience

For those looking for a premium experience, Pebble Beach Food & Wine offers curated packages such as the Walk-Around Package ($1,750) and the Lunch & Dinner Package ($1,650), giving exclusive access to signature dinners, tasting events, and more. These packages provide guests with an immersive and unforgettable culinary journey.

An Unmissable Culinary Weekend in Pebble Beach

The 2026 Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival will showcase exceptional culinary skills, together with high-quality wines and remarkable dining experiences at Pebble Beach’s beautiful location. The festival serves as the country’s top food and wine event, which attracts both culinary experts and wine connoisseurs to its exclusive displays. The festival provides an outstanding culinary experience which all food enthusiasts must experience because of its exceptional chef lineup, special dining events and diverse interactive activities.

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