Join us for five days of curated culinary experiences across Tampa Bay, featuring top chefs, standout restaurants, and world-class wine and cocktail partners, brought to you by Breakthru Beverage and presented by GOYA Foods

Hosted by Honorary Chef Sean Brasel and Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine, this week showcases the best of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and beyond through immersive, all-inclusive events.

Tickets are available for each event individually, or bundle Friday and Saturday with a discounted 2-day pass.

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (Hard Rock Event Center)

Tickets: $250

Join us for an all-inclusive evening hosted by Chef Robert Irvine. The night begins with a tasting reception featuring dishes from Hard Rock's restaurant portfolio, hosted by Executive Chef Matthew Zappoli, paired with cocktails, music, and meet-and-greets, hosted by Jack Daniel’s and Hendrick’s Gin.

The experience continues inside Hard Rock Event Center with a 60-minute interactive LIVE SHOW, where Chef Irvine and his celebrity guests, Chef Beau Mac, Chef Fernando Desa, and more will bring the heat to the stage with live cooking, laughter, and culinary surprises, followed by an after-party and dessert experience hosted by THE CAKE GIRL!  The event is also hosted by Glenfiddich. 

A portion of proceeds supports the Robert Irvine Foundation, benefiting veterans, first responders, and military families.

Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Tickets: $170 All-Inclusive | 21+

20 chefs. 10 battles. Plus an all-new Milagro Tequila Bartender Showdown. MORE BATTLES THAN EVER!. 

An interactive night of high-energy culinary competitions featuring Tampa Bay's top chefs and mixologists, presented by GOYA Foods and crafted by Milagro Tequila.

Taste your way through each battle pavilion, vote for your favorite dishes, and watch these head-to-head competition chefs take the Publix LIVE stage for timed live demos, emceed by celebrity Chef Robert Irvine, as industry judges weigh in to help select the battle champions. 

Ticket includes access to the Great Lawn experience at Curtis Hixon Park with 20 chef battle sampling experiences, voting access for competition dishes, full bars with cocktails, wine, and soft drinks, national brand team sponsor activations, and live entertainment.

Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Tickets: $160 All-Inclusive | 21+ /  $50 All-Inclusive | Under 21 / (Ages 10+) Children under 10 enter free

The festival's signature closing event is taking over Curtis Hixon Park with the ultimate culinary celebration of Tampa, St, Pete, and its surrounding areas. Enjoy bites from 40+ of Tampa Bay's top restaurants alongside over 30 national wine, cocktail, beer, and brand activations, all set against a lively waterfront backdrop. New for 2026 includes expanded shaded areas, additional lounge spaces, and an upgraded culinary demo stage on the Publix LIVE stage, hosted additionally by Sysco.

Ticket includes tastings from 40+ restaurants, over 30 wine and cocktail pavilions, interactive brand experiences, live music and entertainment, and the celebrity chef education experience hosted on the Publix Culinary Demo Stage.

Reserve directly with the restaurant for each of the following experiences.

Kick off the festival in St. Petersburg with an evening of curated dining experiences across select restaurants. Enjoy multi-course menus crafted by leading chefs, paired with cocktails and wines from national partners.

Participating locations include:

Birch & Vine

Seated Dinner: 6:30 PM

Join us at Birch & Vine for an intimate five-course dinner where Executive Chef Steven Cady and a special guest collaborate on a menu built around the wines of Banfi. The full culinary lineup will be unveiled soon. The evening opens with Banfi Vintage Brut 2020, moving through San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Chianti Classico Riserva, and Brunello di Montalcino, and closing with the bold and elegant Summus.

Book your Birch & Vine experience here

Il Ritorno and Pulpo Kitchen & Lounge

Additional information coming soon.

Dine at some of Tampa's top restaurants through a series of one-night-only chef collaborations and curated pairing menus. Each location offers a unique multi-course experience with beverage pairings.

Participating locations include:

Meat Market

Reception: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Seated Dinner: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Prepare for an extraordinary evening of flavor and craftsmanship at Meat Market in Hyde Park Village. Chef Sean Brasel joins forces with celebrity Chef Robert Irvine, GOYA Chef Fernando Desa, and Pastry Chef Max Santiago for an exclusive, one-night-only five-course dining experience with pairings on behalf of Breakthru Beverage featuring Glenfiddich to kick off the night with wines paired by Wilson Daniels for the dinner experience.

Book your Meat Market experience here

Epicurean Theatre

Seated Dinner: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

A collaborative dining experience featuring Epicurean Executive Chef Jon Atanacio alongside Wild Child Owner and Executive Chef Rob Reinsmith. Guests will enjoy an intimate eight-course plated dinner, thoughtfully crafted and presented as the chefs cook and plate live in the Epicurean Theatre, paired perfectly with 8 signature wines by DAOU Vineyards. 

Book your Epicurean Theatre experience here

American Social

Seated Dinner: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Executive Chef Ryan Leonard in collaboration with Chef Jason Rodriguez otherwise known as Clam Master Jay. Together, they’ll present an interactive and thoughtfully curated five-course menu with pairings featuring Sazerac’s ultra high end whiskey portfolio with the likes of Buffalo Trace and the list continues.

Book your American Social experience here

Ash

Seated Dinner: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

An evening at Ash, the experience features Executive Chef Ferrell Alvarez in collaboration with Chef Matthew Zappoli, Executive Chef of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Together, they bring their distinct perspectives and creativity to the table for a one-night-only dining event.

Book your Ash experience here

Email info@tampabaywff.com for more information about each of the following experiences.

FRIDAY, April 10: Breaking Bread With Heroes (Invite Only)

10 AM – 12 PM

In partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation, Breaking Bread with Heroes breakfast, presented by the Larson Family Foundation, is hosted by Celebrity Chef, Chef Robert Irvine, along with American Social and hosting sponsor, Publix. Enjoy an incredible breakfast to honor and gather our nation’s heroes over a delicious meal as they sit down for an opportunity to talk, listen, and share their stories.

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