The Festival of Cologne's Top Gastronomy showcases Cologne's uniqueness as a cosmopolitan culinary hotspot. From „Meet & Taste“ at the coveted opening to the spectacular gala with awards ceremonies: the festival offers creative, unique events in unusual locations and at different price points. Experience the participating teams and their gastronomic excellence up close.
Meet & Taste & Kitchen Party
Sunday, 30 August 2026
16:00 to 21:00
The 2026 festival will also kick off with an exceptional „Meet & Taste“. At least 24 hosts, vintners, and sponsoring businesses will take over an extraordinary venue.
2025 this was the site of the Carthusian Church and Monastery in the heart of Cologne's Südstadt. The venue for 2026 will be announced at a later date.
In 2026, you can expect great people in a crazy location and, in any case, brilliant food. The event starts at 4:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM.
Price €185 per person, including food and drinks, plus booking fee
Conclusion of the Fine Food Days
Sunday, 13 September 2026
From 5:00 PM
A star-studded closing highlight in the festively decorated ballroom.
A short and entertaining evening with the festival hosts, outstanding wine producers, and the winners of the festival awards.
Amuse-bouche stations and sparkling wine to welcome you.
Gourmet menu in 6 courses, accompanied by outstanding wines.
Price €289 per person, including food and drinks, plus booking fee
Our combi-ticket – now with a price advantage of approx. €48!
Kitchen party on Sunday, 30 August 2026 from 4:00 PM
The 2026 festival will also kick off with an exceptional „Meet & Taste“. At least 24 hosts, vintners, and sponsoring businesses will take over an extraordinary venue.
Grand finale on Sunday, 13 September 2026 from 5:00 PM
Amuse-bouche stations and champagne on arrival.
Gourmet menu in 6 courses, accompanied by outstanding wines.
Price €445 per person, including food and drink, plus booking fee
Meet & Taste & Kitchen Party
Sunday, 30 August 2026
16:00 to 21:00
The 2026 festival will also kick off with an exceptional „Meet & Taste“. At least 24 hosts, vintners, and sponsoring businesses will take over an extraordinary venue.
2025 this was the site of the Carthusian Church and Monastery in the heart of Cologne's Südstadt. The venue for 2026 will be announced at a later date.
In 2026, you can expect great people in a crazy location and, in any case, brilliant food. The event starts at 4:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM.
Price €185 per person, including food and drinks, plus booking fee
Conclusion of the Fine Food Days
Sunday, 13 September 2026
From 5:00 PM
A star-studded closing highlight in the festively decorated ballroom.
A short and entertaining evening with the festival hosts, outstanding wine producers, and the winners of the festival awards.
Amuse-bouche stations and sparkling wine to welcome you.
Gourmet menu in 6 courses, accompanied by outstanding wines.
Price €289 per person, including food and drinks, plus booking fee
Our combi-ticket – now with a price advantage of approx. €48!
Kitchen party on Sunday, 30 August 2026 from 4:00 PM
The 2026 festival will also kick off with an exceptional „Meet & Taste“. At least 24 hosts, vintners, and sponsoring businesses will take over an extraordinary venue.
Grand finale on Sunday, 13 September 2026 from 5:00 PM
Amuse-bouche stations and champagne on arrival.
Gourmet menu in 6 courses, accompanied by outstanding wines.
Price €445 per person, including food and drink, plus booking fee
Video Credit: Be a Star Production
Photo Credit: Rüsing Fotografie
Video Credit: Be a Star Production
Photo Credit: Rüsing Fotografie
Video Credit: Be a Star Production
Photo Credit: Rüsing Fotografie
Video Credit: Be a Star Production
Video Credit: Be a Star Production
Video Credit: Be a Star Production
The festival is a special commitment from Cologne's top gastronomy. Cologne has long been a culinary hotspot and it's wonderful that more and more people are experiencing this. Only moral, active, and financial support makes a festival like this possible. A big thank you goes out to all sponsors and supporters.
Here, fun-loving connoisseurs meet in a very unconventional way. Connecting with others: It's easier to do nowhere else than in Cologne.
A glass of wine in the church, dinner in a cable car, afternoon tea in a museum or dinner in a greenhouse... events here are unique experiences.
A great love for the culinary arts, a commitment to the very, very best quality, and fine cooking are all on display here.
Tickets are available at:
c/o: KölnSKY
Ottoplatz 1
50679 Cologne
