Join us in 2024 for the 'unofficial kick-off to the summer', a spectacular weekend of premier epicurean adventures at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen!

This leading culinary event which has been a must-visit experience for four decades consists of three incredible days of cooking demonstrations, wine & spirit tastings, and panel discussions led by world-class chefs and beverage experts.

SIP & TASTE
Experience over 150 brands of wine, food, spirits, beer and more in the Grand Tasting Pavilion - the centerpiece of the weekend!

ALL-STAR DEMOS & SEMINARS
Sign up in advance for cooking demonstrations and beverage seminars to learn from iconic culinary leaders, innovative wine experts and game-changing beverage connoisseurs.

Schedule of Events

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 9:30 am

10:00 am-11:00 am: Harnessing the Power of Partnerships - Finding the Next Deal at St. Regis Courtyard
Simon Kim. Roni Mazumdar, Allison Rose, Jon Shook Moderated by Andrew Zimmern

11:00 am-11:30 am: Private Grand Tasting at Grand Tasting Pavilion

10:00 am-11:00 am: Second Act Snacks: How One Top Chef Reinvents Retro Comfort Foods at St. Regis 1
Kristen Kish

10:00 am-11:00 am: Iconic Terroirs of Europe Presents: Cooking with Comté and Côtes du Rhône at St. Regis 2
Justin Chapple, Jean-François
Marmier, Raphael Pommier

10:00 am-11:00 am: Basque in Flavor: Celebrate the Rich Flavors of the French Countryside at Paepcke 1
Gavin Kaysen

10:00 am-11:00 am: Meatball Mamá: Mastering Mexican Albondigas al Chipotle at Paepcke 2
Claudette Zepeda

10:00 am-11:00 am: Cool Wines & Hot Dogs at Hotel Jerome
Miles White & Femi Oyediran

10:00 am-11:00 am: Quelle Surprise! Insider Finds from Burgundy at River Tent 1
June Rodil

10:00 am-11:00 am: Just Chillin': The World's Coolest Chillable Reds at River Tent 2
Sabato Sagaria & Gary Obligacion

10:00 am-11:00 am: Investopedia Presents: Finding the Next Unicorn Wines at Limelight
Charles Antin, Kerrin Laz, David
Parker, Moderated by Caleb Silver

10:00 am-11:00 am: Best in Glass: Why Sparkling Wine Pairs with Everything at The Gant
Amanda McCrossin

10:00 am-11:00 am: Wine for a Healthy Planet at The Little Nell 1
Ray Isle

10:00 am-11:00 am: World's Best Special Occasion Wine at The Little Nell 2
Mark Oldman

10:00 am-11:00 am: Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice: Classic & Modern Cocktails at The Little Nell Salon
Toni Tipton-Martin & Tiffanie Barriere

11:00 am-11:30 am: Private Grand Tasting at Grand Tasting

11:30 am-1:30 pm: Grand Tasting at Pavilion

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Shakshuka Shake-Up: Two Ways to Make This All-Day Staple at St. Regis 1
Ayesha Nurdjaja

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: New Orleans Presents: The Next Generation Innovating a Culinary Legacy at St. Regis 2
Edgar "Dook" Chase, IV, Meg Bickford & Neal Bodenheimer

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Make It Lux: Next-Level Backyard Cooking at Paepcke 1
Tyler Florence

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: The Cookie That Changed My Life: Genius Twists on Classic Desserts at Paepcke 2
Nancy Silverton

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Pinot Noir Makes the (Wine) World Go ‘Round at River Tent 1
Wanda Mann

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Old School vs New School: The Evolution of Quintessential Beer Styles at River Tent 2
Anne Becerra

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Terroir Throwdown: World-Famous Wine Region Rivalries at Limelight
Amanda McCrossin

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Ladies First: A Toast to Woman Winemakers at The Gant
Julia Coney

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Salute to the Sopranos: A 25th Anniversary Tasting at The Little Nell 1
Anthony Giglio

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: California Icons: America's Greatest Wine Producing State at The Little Nell 2
Bobby Stuckey & Carlin Karr

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Neat Discoveries: A Spirited Exploration of Rum, Tequila and Mezcal at The Little Nell Salon
Tiffanie Barriere

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Food & Wine Podcast LIVE: Dave Chang Unfiltered at Isis Theater
David Chang
Hosted by Kat Kinsman

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Tall Tales & Cocktails at St. Regis Courtyard
Ana Castro, Gary Obligacion, June Rodil
Hosted by Toni Tipton-Martin

4:30 pm-6:30 pm: Grand Tasting at Grand Tasting Pavilion

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