Netflix's Chef's Table series is launching its own gastronomic festival

Participating chefs will include Francis Mallmann, Virgilio Martínez, Pía León, Rodolfo Guzmán, Dario Cecchini, Franco Pepe, Juan Manuel Barrientos, Inés Páez Nin, Manu Buffara and Jenner Tomaska, among others.

The program includes lunches and dinners prepared by guest chefs, cooking demonstrations, tastings, workshops, panel discussions, local excursions and evening events. The festival does not follow the pattern of traditional tasting booths, but emphasizes smaller programs, communal meals and experiences that bring guests closer to the chefs.

This approach is reflected in the ticketing system. Entry-level Signature packages include two lunches, two dinners, and a guaranteed chef selection. Premier packages offer broader access, more dining options, and guaranteed seating at multiple chef events. An exclusive Be a Chef package will also be available through the festival’s concierge program.

Choosing Park City was a conscious decision. The mountain town’s late-summer produce options, walkable downtown, and experience hosting prestigious international events, including the Sundance Film Festival, were all important considerations. The setting also gives the invited chefs the opportunity to work with local ingredients while showcasing Utah’s seasonal offerings.

The festival debuts at a time when culinary events are increasingly moving beyond traditional tastings and cooking demonstrations. Following this trend, Chef's Table Festival focuses primarily on immersive culinary experiences, chef collaborations, interactive workshops, and direct contact between guests and chefs.

Whether this approach will transform the world of gastronomic festivals in the long term is yet to be seen. However, it is clear that the creators of Chef's Table want to create an experience in which viewers can sit at the chef's table instead of in front of a screen.