Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival 2026

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival 2026

October 15–18 | The Seaport, Manhattan (19th year).

Nearly 50 events. 300+ chefs. Four unforgettable days overlooking the East River.

What to expect:

• Blue Moon Burger Bash — Rachael Ray & Bert Kreischer kick things off Thursday night on The Rooftop at Pier 17. Chefs battle for Judges’ and People’s Choice.

• Steak & Whiskey — Bryan and Michael Voltaggio pair premium cuts with top-shelf pours on Friday.

• New York After Dark (NEW) — Kwame Onwuachi curates a love letter to NYC with dishes from his favorite chefs + a DJ set by Questlove. Saturday night on the Rooftop.

• Oyster Bash presented by Modelo — Andrew Zimmern hosts the ultimate shellfish throwdown. Saturday at noon.

• Grand Tasting — Walk-around tasting with culinary demos hosted by Marcus Samuelsson and Ayesha Nurdjaja. Saturday & Sunday.

• Tacos & Tequila — Aarón Sánchez brings the heat Saturday night.

• A Culinary Journey Through Peru (NEW) — Nobu Matsuhisa makes his first-ever NYCWFF appearance, bringing together top Peruvian restaurants from across the city.

• Flavors of Bollywood (NEW) — Maneet Chauhan and Vijay Kumar celebrate Indian cuisine with the spectacle of Bollywood.

• Morning Buzz (NEW) — mgk and 27 Club Coffee take over Sunday morning with the city’s best coffee, matcha, and breakfast scene.

• The Cookout — JJ Johnson and Angela Yee close out the festival Sunday night celebrating Black food and culture, with a live performance by Method Man and an appearance by Whoopi Goldberg.

Plus exclusive one-night-only dinners from José Andrés, Alain Ducasse, Masaharu Morimoto, Alex Guarnaschelli, Angie Mar, Geoffrey Zakarian, and more.

Every ticket supports the Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation.

🎟️ Tickets at nycwff.org