Festival de la Gastronomie 2026 in Saint-Martin: Full Program & Events

The Taste of Sunrise Brunch takes place on November 8, before the main festival dates. Below is the event overview, followed by the history of the festival and the announced program for 2026.

Festival de la Gastronomie 2026: Event Overview

The History of Festival de la Gastronomie

Since its first edition in 2021, Festival de la Gastronomie has highlighted a different featured ingredient each year. The festival combines this annual theme with culinary events and competitions that recognise restaurants, chefs and other professionals working in the island’s food and beverage industry.

As the festival has grown, its program has introduced new activities, including a BBQ Competition, the Gastronomy Village, Taste of Sunrise, food and cocktail pairings, wine and cheese pairings, Sip & Cook and a street-food competition.

2021: The First Edition and Tamarind

The first Festival de la Gastronomie took place in 2021, with tamarind as its featured ingredient. Chef Marcel Ravin was the patron of the inaugural edition.

The first edition established the foundation for a festival centred on Saint-Martin’s culinary identity, with participating restaurants and awards recognising achievements in different areas of gastronomy.

2022: Plantain Banana

Plantain banana was the featured ingredient for the second edition in 2022, with chef Nicole Sale serving as patron.

The program introduced a BBQ Competition, the Gastronomy Village and four-hands dinners, bringing chefs together for collaborative dining experiences. Restaurant and culinary awards also formed part of the festival.

2023: West Indian Cherry

The third edition highlighted West Indian cherry, known locally as groseille pays, with chef Patrick Jeffroy as patron.

Several new activities appeared in the program, including the Taste of Sunrise Brunch, Food & Cocktail Pairing and Wine & Cheese Pairing. The edition also featured restaurant, mixology and food-truck competitions.

Restaurant Del Arti was named Best Table of Saint-Martin for 2022–2023. The edition also recognised winners in categories including Beach Stars, City Stars, Authentic Stars and Gourmet Stars.

2024: Guavaberry

Guavaberry took centre stage in the fourth edition in 2024, with chef Stéphane Burron serving as patron. Sip & Cook was introduced as a new activity.

The program included culinary workshops, dinners for four hands, a private-chef competition and the festival’s restaurant awards. Les Galets was named Best Table of Saint-Martin for 2024–2025 and won the Gourmet Stars category.

2025: Passion Fruit

The fifth edition in 2025 featured passion fruit, with chef Laurent Huguet as patron. The festival introduced a street-food competition alongside its established culinary activities.

The restaurant competition recognised establishments in several categories, including City Stars, Authentic Stars, Beach Stars and Gourmet Stars. Bona Mama was named Best Table of Saint-Martin for 2025–2026. The program also featured BBQ, mixology and food-truck competitions.

2026: Coconut

For its sixth edition, Festival de la Gastronomie has selected coconut as its featured ingredient, with chef Jimmy Bibrac serving as patron. The main festival runs from November 11 to 22, 2026, with activities including culinary demonstrations, workshops, pairings and special dining events.

The Taste of Sunrise Brunch is scheduled for November 8, ahead of the main festival period. The wider program offers visitors and residents several ways to explore Saint-Martin’s culinary scene and meet the chefs and businesses participating in the festival.

Festival de la Gastronomie: Themes by Year

Festival de la Gastronomie 2026: Full Program

Taste of Sunrise Brunch at Loterie Farm

The Taste of Sunrise Brunch takes place on November 8, ahead of the main festival period. The event is scheduled at Loterie Farm from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The announced program includes a performance by Mical Teja and music from DJs Eyedol and Speyenol, alongside Outkast, Drino and other performers. The dress code is shades of brown, and attendance is restricted to guests aged 25 and older.

One Night Only in Grand Case

One Night Only is scheduled for November 10 in Grand Case. Admission is free with a reservation. Consult the official program for reservation details.

Wine & Cheese Pairing

The Wine & Cheese Pairing events are scheduled for November 12, 18 and 19. Seven participating establishments are listed across Marigot, Grand Case, Hope Hill and Cul-de-Sac.

The dates listed apply to the pairing program as a whole. Check with each establishment or the official program for specific dates, times, menus and reservations.

Gastronomy Village at the Marigot Waterfront

The Gastronomy Village takes place at the Marigot Waterfront on November 13 and 14, from noon until midnight. Admission is €5 per day.

Culinary Demonstrations: November 13–15

Culinary demonstrations are scheduled at the Marigot Waterfront across three days. The announced participants are listed by date below.

Friday, November 13

Saturday, November 14

Sunday, November 15

Consult the official program for demonstration times and schedule updates.

Culinary Workshops: November 13–15

The culinary workshop program at the Marigot Waterfront includes classes for children, adults and participants interested in cooking with drinks. The prices below are listed for two people.

Kids Cooking Classes

Sip & Cook

Adults Cooking Classes

Workshop times and availability may vary. Check the official program for session times and reservation information.

BBQ Competition in Marigot

Food & Cocktail Pairing at Anse Marcel Beach

Sip to Sunset / Wine Down: November 22

Where to Find the Full Festival Program

The main Festival de la Gastronomie 2026 program runs from November 11 to 22, with the Taste of Sunrise Brunch taking place earlier, on November 8. Visitors should check the official program for the latest event details, availability and reservation information.

View the official Festival de la Gastronomie 2026 program