Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Returns With a Cohesive Mix of Food, Wine, and Signature Events

Palm Beach, FL

The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival returns December 11–14, marking its 18th year with one of its most expansive programs to date. The four-day festival has grown into a defining event for chefs, sommeliers, winemakers, and culinary enthusiasts, offering a concentrated look at contemporary cuisine through 22 curated experiences.

The festival’s signature event, the Grand Tasting, remains its central gathering. Presented by GEICO and The Palm Beaches, it features unlimited samplings from more than 50 regional chefs and restaurants, alongside over 100 wines selected for their quality and range. The Grand Chef Throwdown adds a competitive dimension, allowing attendees to see leading chefs work under pressure and present dishes that highlight technique, creativity, and individual point of view.

Across its programming, the festival offers a mix of formats designed for varied interests. Intimate chef-led dinners, collaborative tasting menus, wine seminars, and walk-around events provide multiple ways to engage with food and wine. New additions—such as PBFWF at Oceano, a tasting with indoor and outdoor components—sit alongside established favorites like Daniel & Friends.

The festival’s wine component is a significant element of the program. Through its partnership with Wine Spectator, the event highlights a selection of 100+ rated wines, encouraging discovery and offering attendees the opportunity to speak directly with winemakers, importers, and sommeliers. The wine lineup is curated with rigor, reflecting an intention to provide depth rather than breadth.

Events take place across multiple venues throughout Palm Beach County, each selected to support the nature of the programming. The Grand Tasting will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, a setting that allows for a broad range of exhibitors and a layout conducive to movement, sampling, and conversation. Other events utilize restaurants, private dining rooms, and select hospitality spaces across the region.

With 22 events over four days, attendees are encouraged to tailor their schedules according to interests—whether that means following a particular chef, focusing on specific wine regions, or choosing a mix of formats. Popular sessions often sell out, making early planning advisable. Full details—including menus, participating chefs, and venue information—are available through PBFoodWineFest.com.