Grand Opening 2026 – Sold out

Grand Opening 2026 Meet & Taste & Kitchen Party Sunday, 30th August 2026 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM The 2026 festival also starts with a top-class „Meet & Taste“. At least 24 hosts, vintners, and sponsoring businesses will be presenting at an extraordinary location. In 2026, this will be the grounds of the Kartäuserkirche...

30 August

16:00

Carthusian Church

Kartäusergasse 7, 50678 Cologne

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Combination Ticket: Kitchen Party Opening & Finale

Our combined ticket – now with a price advantage of approx. €48! Kitchen Party on Sunday, 30 August 2026 from 4:00 PM The 2026 festival also kicks off with a top-class „Meet & Taste“. At least 24 hosts, winemakers and sponsor companies will grace an exceptional location. Grand Finale on...

30 August 13 Sep

16:00

Carthusian Church

Kartäusergasse 7, 50678 Cologne

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A reunion with wild herb pioneer Jean-Marie Dumaine – 01.09.2026

For Jaspreet Dhaliwal-Wilmes, it is a journey into the past, as Jean-Marie Dumaine is a mentor, friend and the namesake of the fourth king. The restaurant's concept today is based on experiences from the time spent at Vieux Sinzig, a period in which creative combinations of local...

01 September

19:00

The Fourth King

Gottesweg 165, 50939 Köln

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Fine Dining in the Park – A Summer Evening with LEU Restaurant – 01.09.2026

Summery fine dining al fresco: The LEU Restaurant is serving an exclusive 4-course menu at long tables in the park. A late summer evening al fresco: In the park of Clostermanns Hof, long, festively set tables invite you to a special fine dining experience. The evening begins with an aperitif...

01 September

19:30

LEU Restaurant

Heerstraße 2a, 53859 Niederkassel

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Fine Food Days Cologne: Blind Taste – 02.09.2026 – Sold out

Dear FineFoodies, we have a real surprise for you: The Blind Taste. Who's cooking: Remains a secret for now. Where the event will take place: Likewise. What's certain: It will be a wonderful evening with a 4-course meal at a top gastronomic level. Those who enjoy culinary adventures are in the right place. On...

02 Sep

18:30

will be announced

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Dinner in the Air | Culinary Delights Above the Rhine – 02.09.2026

5-course menu by Thomas Ottke, head chef of Flora Köln, in the floating restaurant. Imagine the two of you, in Cologne's smallest restaurant. Not only that: the restaurant floats above the Rhine and offers you a spectacular view of the Cologne city panorama. Kirberg Catering, in cooperation...

02 Sep

18:30 - 21:15

Cologne Cable Car

Riehler Str. 180, 50735 Cologne

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A reunion with wild herb pioneer Jean-Marie Dumaine – 02.09.2026

For Jaspreet Dhaliwal-Wilmes, it is a journey into the past, as Jean-Marie Dumaine is a mentor, friend and the namesake of the fourth king. The restaurant's concept today is based on experiences from the time spent at Vieux Sinzig, a period in which creative combinations of local...

02 Sep

19:00

The Fourth King

Gottesweg 165, 50939 Köln

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„KD“ meets „The Dutch“ – 03.09.2026

When two culinary worlds collide and the Rhine becomes the connecting stage, an experience beyond classic events is created. The Dutch x KD combines Dutch sophistication with the Cologne way of life – staged as an exclusive Rhine cruise aboard the newest ship in the KD fleet, the MS RheinDiamond. During...

3 September

18:00

KD Land Bridge

Frankenwerft, 50667. Cologne

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Favourite Foods – Dieter Müller and Franz Keller presented by Denis Scheck and Eva Gritzmann – 03.09.2026

On September 3rd, a special evening will take place at Schloss Arff: Eva Gritzmann and Denis Scheck will speak with the legendary chefs Franz Keller and Dieter Müller about the DNA of German cuisine. They will explain why cooking is political and wax lyrical about Grüne Soße or Forelle blau...

3 September

18:30 - 22:00

Schloss Arff

Schloß-Arff-Straße 1, 50769 Cologne

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Ocean's Rush at KölnSKY – Exclusive Walking Dinner Above the Rooftops of Cologne – 04.09.2026

An evening dedicated to the sea: At Meeresrausch in KölnSKY, we invite you to a delightful walking dinner featuring maritime specialities and unique culinary moments. The evening begins with a stylish champagne reception and fine finger food – the perfect start to a relaxed evening of indulgence above the...

4th September

19:00

KölnSKY

Ottopl. 1, 50679 Cologne

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Ice Elevated with Melt & Bean – 7 Courses of Ice Cream & DJ – 05.09.2026

Ice Elevated centres on high-quality ice cream: a finely composed 7-course menu of gelato, sorbet, granita, and parfait. Each course plays with temperature, texture, and aromas – from clear and fresh to intense and complex. The event takes place on the 360° terrace as well as indoors...

5 September

14:30 - 16:30

Wasserturm Hotel Cologne

Kaygasse 2, 50676 Cologne

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Red white Red – a culinary journey through the Alpine Republic – 05.09.2026

The diversity of the nine Austrian federal states Gruber's Restaurant team welcomes you to a culinary journey through the nine Austrian federal states. The Alpine Republic, with its geological and cultural uniqueness, boasts a variety of well-known classics, chief among them Wiener Schnitzel. This can and may be...

5 September

18:00

Gruber's Restaurant

Clever Street 32, 50668 Cologne

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Leave out the salt, take the caviar – 05.09.2026

AKI Caviar and Gin-Sul invite you to an extraordinary dining experience in a royal setting. What sounds provocative is the ethos of our partner and supplier, Altonaer Kaviar Import – AKI for short: uncompromising quality, respect for the product, and pure enjoyment without distraction. Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg invites...

5 September

18:30 - 22:00

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

Kadettenstraße, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach

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Species Protection meets Fine Food Days / The Species Protection Dinner at Villa Bodinus / €10 for Species Protection – 05.09.2026

An evening at Cologne Zoo: Fine dining with meat, vegetarian and vegan creations – sustainable, creative, conscious. As part of the Fine Food Days, the zoo catering is inviting you to a special evening that combines enjoyment, diversity and species protection. In the historic ambience of Villa Bodinus, guests can expect a menu...

5 September

18:30

Cologne Zoo - Villa Bodinus

Riehler Str. 199, 50735 Cologne

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Champagne Dinner – 05.09.2026

CHAMPAGNE DINNER at KölnSKY Above the rooftops of Cologne, with views of the skyline, this year we are finally dedicating a Saturday evening once again, in fitting style, to Champagne. Champagne is the king of wines and no glamorous evening is imaginable without it. Better than Champagne as an aperitif, is...

5 September

19:00

KölnSKY

Ottopl. 1, 50679 Cologne

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Served. The dinner in the „Belly of Cologne“ – 05.09.2026 – Sold out

An unusual event, right in the middle of a market. Staged by Volker Beuchert, Culinary Director of Kirberg Catering, in the middle of the Möllers halls. Restaurant guests normally have no access to this place. Although here, every day from 4:00 AM, with pulsating vibrancy already...

5 September

19:00 - 22:00

Möller's Halls

Liebigstraße 120, 50823 Cologne

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Daydrinking Kitchen Party – 06.09.2026

As part of the Fine Food Days Cologne, we are re-staging our mega boozy brunch event from last year: a visit from the champagne winemaker, cocktails from our friends at the Toddy Tapper, a bottomless wine bar, high-end food stations such as an oyster bar, Bellota ham, and much more in the usual HENNE.Weinbar style. Accompanied by relaxed vinyl beats...

6 September

11:00 - 16:00

Henne Wine Bar

Pfeilstrasse 31-35, 50672 Cologne

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Wagyu from the Lower Rhine – Nose-to-Tail Tasting – 06.09.2026

The Kaiserschote team invites you to a special Wagyu tasting in the Seepavillon on Fühlinger See as part of the Fine Food Days Cologne. In an extraordinary atmosphere right on the water, guests will experience the diversity of high-quality Wagyu beef in the spirit of the nose-to-tail principle. The focus is on exquisite...

6 September

12:00

Seepavillion & Kaiserschote

Stallagsbergweg 9, 50769 Cologne

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Lunch with lobster at Trattoria Enoteca – 06/09/2026

A Lobster Dream Between Mosel Wine and Mediterranean Flair Italian zest for life, fresh Heligoland lobster, and exquisite wines: Experience a 5-course lunch full of enjoyment, the sea, and artisanal passion – served in the stylish atmosphere of the Trattoria Enoteca. At Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, the Trattoria Enoteca transforms into a stage...

6 September

12:30 - 16:00

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

Kadettenstraße, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach

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Cocktail Culture – 06.09.2026

Experience 6 renowned Cologne bars in one: Bar Botanik invites you to Cocktail Culture. On 06.09, we are presenting an exclusive event where, in addition to Bar Botanik as the host, five outstanding bars will be showcasing their best creations. Let yourself be inspired by innovative cocktails and...

6 September

15:00

Bar Botanik at the Water Tower Hotel

Kaygasse 2, 50676 Cologne

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Greenbelt Roses x Castle Arff – a top-class musical BBQ – 06.09.2026

Singing fun meets enjoyment fun. The Grüngürtelrosen, long more than an insider tip in the Cologne cultural scene, will be performing at Schloss Arff as part of the Fine Food Days Cologne, in the beautiful setting of the castle. Typical Grüngürtelrosen: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a charitable cause....

6 September

15:00

Schloss Arff

Schloß-Arff-Straße 1, 50769 Cologne

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Apprentice Takeover – 06.09.2026 – Sold out

During the Fine Food Days, Cologne's youngest generation of restaurateurs will take over the Michelin-starred restaurant taku for two evenings (06 and 07 September 2026). Our trainees will step into the roles of restaurant manager, sommelier or chef. Through the coaching of taku Sous Chef Nicolai Kais and deputy restaurant manager Annalena Lohmann...

6 September

19:00

Taku - Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Trankgasse 1-5, 50667 Cologne

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Cooking with Wine – Culinary Quartet with Denis Scheck – 07.09.2026

Is wine absolutely essential for success, and if so, can it also be a simple wine for cooking? Germany's most prominent literary critic Denis Scheck discusses these and other questions in „Kulinarisches Quartett“ with · the two TV cooking icons „Martina & Moritz“, · the author, columnist and...

7 September

18:30 - 22:00

Wolkenburg

Mauritiussteinweg 59-61, 50676 Cologne

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Azubi Takeover – 07.09.2026

During the Fine Food Days, Cologne's youngest generation of restaurateurs will take over the Michelin-starred restaurant taku for two evenings (06 and 07 September 2026). Our trainees will step into the roles of restaurant manager, sommelier or chef. Through the coaching of taku Sous Chef Nicolai Kais and deputy restaurant manager Annalena Lohmann...

7 September

19:00

Taku - Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Trankgasse 1-5, 50667 Cologne

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Mill Hideaway with Julia Komp & Nelson Müller – 08.09.2026

Mill Hideaway with Julia Komp & Nelson Müller on the outskirts of Cologne Star chef Julia Komp and the Sahila crew are guests of star chef Nelson Müller at the Diepeschrath Mill in Bergisch Gladbach Just a stone's throw from Cologne, the Diepeschrath Mill in Bergisch Gladbach becomes...

8 September

16:00

Diepeschrather Mill

Diepeschrath 2a, 51469 Bergisch Gladbach

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Rosé & Roses Floral Workshop with Ritchy – 08.09.2026

KölnSKY is going out – and visiting someone without whom many of our events wouldn't look so good: our Ritchy. Together with dear Heidrun, he provides our floral highlights – from table arrangements and anniversary bouquets to large arrangements for special stage moments. When...

8 September

18:00

Ritchy's Showroom

Marsilstein 21-23, 50676 Cologne

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Chef's Table am Teich – Sharing Dinner at Clostermanns Hof – 08.09.2026

Sharing Dinner by the Picturesque Pond: Head Chef Thomas Gilles serves small dishes to share – accompanied by wine and personal insights. On a balmy summer evening, Clostermanns Hof invites you to a special Chef's Table right by the picturesque pond in the park. To start, you will enjoy a...

8 September

19:30

Clostermanns Hof

Heerstraße 2a, 53859 Niederkassel

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Fine Food Days Cologne: Blind Tasting – 09.09.2026

Dear FineFoodies, we still have a real surprise for you: The Blind Taste. Who is cooking: remains a secret. Where the event will take place: likewise. What is certain: It will be a wonderful evening with a 4-course meal at a top gastronomic level. Those who enjoy culinary adventures are exactly right here...

9 September

18:30

will be announced

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Anno Colonia – Culinary Time Travel in the Water Tower – 09.09.2026 – Sold out

Where Cologne made history, it can be experienced today: Enjoy a 5-course menu accompanied by Prof. Dr. Trier (Römisch-Germanisches Museum Cologne). In the historic water tower from 1872, Anno Colonia invites you to an exclusive storytelling dinner that combines architecture, culinary delights, and city history for a special evening...

9 September

18:30 - 23:00

Wasserturm Hotel Cologne

Kaygasse 2, 50676 Cologne

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Olive oil tasting with Carmen Sánchez García – 10.09.2026 – Sold out

Carmen Sánchez García is our guest and invites you to a tasting of the most exciting olive varieties from different regions of Spain in an exclusive atmosphere in our Private Dining Room. We will also take a look at the different quality grades of olive juices. This will be accompanied by – as always...

10 Sep

19:00

Henne Wine Bar

Pfeilstrasse 31-35, 50672 Cologne

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On the road with the Hanse Stube – Culinary wine hike along the Ahr – 11.09.2026

On 11 September 2026, the Hanse Stube at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst invites you to a special evening of indulgence on the Ahr: Together with Head Chef Lars Wolf, Restaurant Manager Maria Friedrich, and the renowned MEYER-NÄKEL and KLUMPP wineries, guests can expect an exclusive culinary wine hike amidst the vineyards...

11 September

15:00

Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Trankgasse 1-5, 50667 Cologne

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Cologne with all the senses – A journey through 150 years of city history – 11.09.2026

The „Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger“ invites you to a musical and culinary journey through 150 years of Cologne's city history with the local band „De Kallendresser“. The evening, hosted by Helmut Frangenberg („Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger“, „Loss mer singe“), combines historical and modern songs with a fine „Kölschen Fooderkaat“, the Cologne-style menu. „De Kallendresser“...

11 September

19:00

Wolkenburg

Mauritiussteinweg 59-61, 50676 Cologne

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Fado, Fire & Flavour – Experience Portugal – 11.09.2026

A modern culinary journey through Portugal – traditional flavours, regional classics and creative fine-dining interpretations combine to create an elegant menu. Experience a special evening full of Portuguese passion, pleasure and atmosphere. At „Fado, Fire & Flavour“, Luis Dias takes his guests on a culinary...

11 September

19:00

Luis Dias Restaurant

Wilhelmstraße 35a, 50996 Cologne

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ML STRICTLY PRIVATE – 12.09.2026 – Sold out

Experience a very special and personal evening with Michelin-starred chef Maximilian Lorenz! Let yourself be taken on his journey – from a young boy who dreamed of becoming a chef to Germany's youngest Michelin-starred chef. He will talk about his experiences, his highs... while preparing his favourite dish.

12 September

18:00

Winothek - Maximilian Lorenz

Johannisstraße 64, 50668 Cologne

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Festival Finale for 2 and Overnight Stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst – Sold out

In cooperation with the Excelsior Hotel Ernst, we are offering a special, limited combination ticket: Festival Finale & Overnight Stay & Shuttle & Breakfast. The connoisseur's programme for the grand finale of the Fine Food Days Cologne. Overnight stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Kölner Dom. Shuttle to the venue of the grand festival finale (from...

13 September

Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Trankgasse 1-5, 50667 Cologne

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Grand Festival Finale 2026 – 13.09.2026

Finale of the Fine Food Days Sunday, 13th September 2026 From 5:00 PM A top-class closing highlight in the festively decorated ballroom. An entertaining evening with the festival hosts, outstanding winemakers and the festival award winners. Amuse-bouche stations and sparkling wine to welcome you. A first-class 6-course menu, accompanied by...

13 September

17:00

Cologne Flora

Alter Stammheimer Weg, 50735 Cologne

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