THE GLOBAL TABLE LUGANO was born with the aim of becoming a new point of reference in the international gastronomic panorama, a stage that unites global traditions, future visions and the extraordinary quality of local excellence.

MISSION
Celebrating fine cuisine as a cultural art form and a universal language .
THE GLOBAL TABLE LUGANO aims to create a concrete, inclusive, and independent reality where chefs, producers, storytellers, and enthusiasts dialogue to imagine the future of the global gastronomic experience.

WHAT MAKES THE GLOBAL TABLE LUGANO A UNIQUE EVENT?

An international lineup, selected from among the leading voices in haute cuisine.
Award-winning chefs, sustainability ambassadors, taste innovators, and key figures on the current gastronomic scene.
A format that combines education, inspiration, and entertainment.

THE GLOBAL TABLE LUGANO is supported by The Best Chef, a global platform that celebrates and redefines gastronomic excellence, building an international community of visionary chefs, food lovers, and innovators. This independent movement, known worldwide and with over 1 million followers, has transformed cuisine into a universal language and a tool for cultural connection.

The Best Chef Awards recognizes this event as an important opportunity to showcase cuisine as a universal language, capable of uniting cultures, regions, and people. 

The proposed program, rich in educational content and moments of inspiration, helps spread a contemporary and responsible vision of gastronomy, in line with the principles that guide our reality.

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The day's program will include:

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MASTERCLASS (from 9:30 am to 04:45 pm) signature techniques, live demonstrations, visions and secrets of 5 great names in the kitchen (discover the program and purchase your pass).

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TALK  "Heart, Commitment, and Future: The Human Journey Behind Cuisine" (from 05:15 pm to 06:00 pm) moderated byTHE BEST CHEF Joanna Slusarczyk and Cristian Gadau- Panel discussion and conversation with chefs, critics, researchers, and creatives to discover the experiences of great professionals on a journey where passion endures, evolves, and fuels change. A journey beyond flavor, filled with stories and new frontiers (register to attend).

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DINNER PARTY (from 07:30 pm) exclusive evening with iconic finger food prepared by 20 guest chefs. A sensory journey that intertwines world cuisines with the excellence of the Canton Ticino, celebrating the region and its producers (find out more and purchase your pass).

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LUGANO AT THE CENTER OF THE EUROPEAN GASTRONOMIC SCENE

The LAC becomes the hub of a new international narrative: Lugano as a crossroads of culture, creativity, and haute cuisine. Its strategic location, cosmopolitan vocation, and the quality of its infrastructure make it the ideal place to host an event destined to generate cultural, touristic, and economic value for the entire region.

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WHY SUPPORT THE GLOBAL TABLE LUGANO

A PLATFORM FOR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

THE GLOBAL TABLE LUGANO offers partners a unique opportunity to be present within a platform: credible and independent, oriented towards cultural and gastronomic promotion, capable of attracting a qualified public, opinion leaders, media and industry professionals, built on values ​​of excellence, authenticity, research and innovation.

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The event will also offer networking opportunities with chefs and industry leaders.
Discover the various ways to participate in the event here.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2026 EDITION

A journey beyond flavor: stories, identities, and new frontiers of taste.

ORGANIZATION | the voice of a group of enthusiasts…
LATIOS ENTERTAINMENT, EF EVENTS, FELIX LO BASSO RESTAURANT
“THE GLOBAL TABLE LUGANO is more than just a gastronomic event. It's an invitation to imagine the future of taste through the encounter between cultures, histories, and people who believe in the power of food as an art form. Lugano becomes an international hub, a place where culinary knowledge intertwines with inspiration.”

ABOUT
THE GLOBAL TABLE LUGANO is a new international platform dedicated to contemporary gastronomic culture.
Independent, curatorial, and focused on quality, it was born from the idea of ​​creating a meeting place where chefs, professionals, and enthusiasts can share visions and expertise.
Its mission is to explore the future of cuisine, promote local areas, and celebrate the excellence that makes food a universal language.