25 Aug 2026Fire, Nature & Fine Dining
Together with host and hunter Claudio Laager, as well as Nicolai Tram from Knystaforsen, this exclusive experience leads out into the Engadin landscape. The Swedish duo, awarded one Michelin Star and one Michelin Green Star, stands for a cuisine that is both primal and precise, shaped by fire, landscape and product. On an approximately 1.5-hour hike from Bever to Spinas, guests discover the alpine mountain world from a new perspective. Along the way, Claudio Laager shares his knowledge of the region, its wildlife and life in the mountains, offering authentic insights through captivating stories. For lunch, an exceptional culinary experience with Nicolai and Eva Tram awaits. Dishes prepared over an open fire, the raw beauty of nature and the impressive backdrop of Val Bever come together to create an extraordinary outdoor dining experience. Chefs Nicolai Tram from Rydöbruk, Sweden, awarded 1 Michelin Star and 1 Michelin Green Star, together with Hotel Director and hunter Claudio Laager. Meeting Point: 9.45 o'clock at the Train Station Bever (The individual return journey from Val Bever or by RhB from Spinas) Host: Grand Hotel Kronenhof Dresscode: Outdoor clothing & shoes – for sunshine and rain Ticket price: CHF 240 incl. grilled dishes inspired by the hunter, incl. beverage pairing.
25 Aug 2026The Tasting - Open Bottle Day
The Tasting is a vibrant meeting place for gourmet enthusiasts, industry professionals and festival partners. At Kempinski, guests can enjoy a diverse tasting of selected products from the festival sponsors, from wines and champagne to coffee and other specialities. In a relaxed atmosphere, the afternoon offers space for exchange and insights into current gastronomy trends. Discover a curated selection of exceptional wineries from the Smith & Smith portfolio, including:Paitin (Piemont), Van Volxem (Mosel), Château Angélus (Bordeaux), Le Puy (Bordeaux), Gut Hermannsberg (Nahe), Ökonomierat Rebholz (Pfalz), Terroir al Limit (Priorat), Le Vin de l’A (Wallis), Caiarossa (Toskana), Kolonne Null (Berlin), Feral (Dolomiten) , Domaine Thibert (Burgund). Partner: Smith & Smith Wine Company AG, Rudolf Bindella Weinbau-Weinhandel AG, Laurent-Perrier Suisse SA, Valser, CERUTTI “il Caffè” and a great signature dish from De Cecco. Location: Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski Limited tickets also available at the box office on the day.
25 Aug 2026Masterclass Kolonne Null by Smith & Smith
Philipp Rössle of Kolonne Null is one of the pioneers of alcohol-free wine. With great passion, a spirit of innovation, and an uncompromising commitment to quality, alcohol-free wines are created in Berlin that set new standards. The carefully selected cuvées are dealcoholized using gentle vacuum distillation, preserving their distinctive character. In this masterclass, discover exceptional new releases, from an alcohol-free Spätlese to matured vintages such as Grünlack, which was awarded 93 points by James Suckling. Main Partner: Smith & Smith Wine Company AG Language: German Location: Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski Limited tickets also available at the box office on the day.
25 Aug 2026Masterclass Riesling at its best by Smith & Smith
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of German Riesling.Whether from the Pfalz (Rebholz), Nahe (Gut Hermannsberg), or Mosel (Van Volxem), each region brings its own distinctive character, origin, and terroir to the glass. Selected vineyards and vintages impressively demonstrate how origin, terroir, and style shape this exceptional grape variety in remarkably different ways. The masterclass will be hosted by Markus Lichtenstein, CEO & Founder of Smith & Smith. Language: German Location: Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski Limited tickets also available at the box office on the day.
25 Aug 2026Opening - Kitchen Party
To mark the glamorous opening of the festival, Badrutt’s Palace opens its kitchen for a captivating Kitchen Party filled with culinary delights, encounters and gastronomic highlights. Experience all guest chefs and their teams up close and enjoy their creations right where passion, precision and outstanding culinary artistry come together. It is the perfect occasion to get into the spirit of a fantastic gourmet week and enjoy the culinary diversity of our guest chefs from around the world in an exceptional setting. The exquisite delicacies will be accompanied by fine champagnes, wines, spirits and music. Chefs All Guest Chefs 2026 Location: Badrutt's Palace Hotel
26 Aug 2026Sun Society by GRACE – A Penthouse Culinary Escape
This exclusive lunchtime event combines stylish lightness with great cuisine. Look forward to a 5-course lunch by Mikael Svensson and Andrea Bonini, accompanied by an exceptional Grand Siècle Vertical by Laurent-Perrier and relaxed sunny moments. Guest Chefs Local Chef Andrea Bonini × Guest Chef Mikael Svensson from Oslo, 4-hands concept Location: GRACE LA MARGNA ST MORITZ Dresscode: Summer Chic
26 Aug 2026Gourmet & Jazz im Lärchenwald
On the idyllic terrace in the larch forest of Hotel Waldhaus Sils, culinary delights, music and summer ease come together for a special festival moment. Guest chef Marcel Ravin, local chef Gero Porstein and pâtissier Renato Pellegrinelli serve refined bites, accompanied by fresh oysters from Bianchi. The Pius Baumgartner Trio creates the perfect atmosphere with jazz and French chansons. Guest Chef Marcel Ravin from Monaco, awarded 2 Michelin Stars Location: Hotel Waldhaus Sils
26 Aug 2026Hike & Fine Dining
When Pascal Steffen and Janko Glotz cook together, alpine nature meets open-fire cuisine and modern gourmet artistry. After a short hike to the Paravicini Hut, guests can enjoy grilled delicacies amid the Engadin mountain scenery. The culinary highlight follows with a gourmet dinner at the Rooftop Bar from Nira Alpina, accompanied by selected wines and an impressive panoramic view. Chefs Local Chef Janko Glotz × Guest Chef Pascal Steffen from Basel, Switzerland, awarded 2 Michelin Stars, 1 Michelin Green Star and 18 GaultMillau points. Location: Nira Alpina Dresscode: Summer Outdoor
26 Aug 20264 Hands Dinner in der Krone Säumerei am Inn
Two exceptional cuisines, two guest chefs, six masterful courses – our exclusive Four Hands Dinners take you on an unforgettable culinary journey. When Nicolai Tram from Restaurant Knystaforsen cook alongside James Baron, Nordic wilderness meets alpine precision. The Trams’ cuisine, awarded one Michelin Star and one Michelin Green Star, is shaped by fire, intuition and the power of the product. This Four Hands Dinner at Garten in der Krone in La Punt carries an archaic spice, quiet intensity and that rare immediacy that turns an evening into an experience. Chefs Local Chef James Baron x Guest Chefs Nicolai Tram, Rydöbruk, Sweden, 1 Michelin Star, 1 Michelin Green Star Location: Krone Säumerei am Inn Dress code: Smart casua Ticket prices: CHF 270 excl. wine pairing, CHF 350 incl. wine pairing. Table Reservations: 6:00 PM (maximum of 15 guests) 7:30 PM (maximum of 15 guests) Ticket purchase: For further information and to book your tickets directly, please visit the Website Krone. If you have any questions, please contact Krone by E-Mail or by phone at +41 81 854 12 69. Table Reservations: 6:00 PM (maximum of 15 guests) 7:30 PM (maximum of 15 guests)
26 Aug 2026Gourmet Safari
The Gourmet Safari is one of the festival’s legendary formats, taking guests on a culinary trail through selected grand hotels of the Upper Engadin. In a small, exclusive setting, you will experience several kitchen teams, distinctive culinary signatures and an evening full of gastronomic surprises. Five festival hotels, five courses, one culinary journey through the Upper Engadin. For more than 30 years, the Gourmet Safaris have been among the festival’s highlights. At each hotel, guest chefs and local chefs present their course in special locations throughout the property, accompanied by carefully paired wines and unique behind-the-scenes insights into the festival hotels. Gourmet Trail: Kulm Hotel St. Moritz (Varun Totlani) GRACE LA MARGNA ST MORITZ (Mikael Svensson) Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski (Joseph Lidgerwood) Suvretta House (Emmanuel Pilon) Badrutt’s Palace (Stefan Gerber) Dresscode: Smart Casual