The Global Table Lugano 2026

An immersive journey through gestures, stories, and creativity, where renowned chefs reinterpret the present and imagine the future of taste.

The Global Table Luganois an international event dedicated to the evolution of cuisine and the contemporary role of the chef.

Patronized by The Best Chef, the event brings together world-famous chefs who will share their stories through lectures, live techniques, and personal anecdotes.

A journey across cultures, passions, and territories to explore the evolution of the chef’s role and the future of taste, while highlighting the excellence of Canton Ticino and promoting dialogue between innovation, sustainability, and tradition.

In a single setting, chefs from around the world will present five exclusive masterclasses, offering the opportunity to discover the secrets and most authentic expressions of haute cuisine.

Each chef will reveal the secrets of fine dining and their creative vision through live demonstrations.
An immersive experience to witness firsthand the evolution of contemporary cuisine.

PROGRAM

• MASTERCLASS (from 9:30 AM to approximately 4:45 PM): signature techniques, live demonstrations, insights, and secrets from leading names in the culinary world (see detailed program below).
• TALK (from 5:15 PM to approximately 6:00 PM): moderated by the best chef Joanna Slusarczyk e Cristian Gadau - Panel discussion and dialogue with chefs, critics, researchers, creatives, and international guests to explore key themes such as the tangible enhancement of local products, the stories behind great names in haute cuisine, and how the restaurant industry has evolved over time.
• DINNER PARTY (from approximately 7:30 PM): an exclusive evening featuring iconic dishes prepared by guest chefs.

A sensory journey blending global cuisines with the excellence of Canton Ticino, celebrating the region and its producers.

Prices

• Masterclass CHF 90.-
• Dinner party CHF 125.-