Monte-Carlo Gastronomie 2025: the great showcase of gourmet excellence returns to the Chapiteau of Monaco

With the festive season approaching, the Chapiteau of Monaco is ready to become the beating heart of European culinary art: from 28 November to 1 December, the 28th edition of Monte-Carlo Gastronomie, organised by Caroli Com – Groupe Caroli, returns.
An unmissable event inviting food lovers, families and gourmets to discover authentic flavours, refined products and exceptional specialties from renowned regions.

A journey through Europe’s finest flavours

For four days, the exhibition will offer a rich programme of discoveries: tastings, French, Italian, and European specialties, culinary demonstrations, and gastronomic competitions that celebrate quality and craftsmanship.
Everything is savoured here: taste, passion and conviviality.

Tradition, competition and solidarity

This year’s edition also brings a number of highly anticipated highlights:

• Daily culinary demonstrations
  Renowned chefs and promising young talents will reveal techniques and secrets to inspire visitors in preparing festive menus.

• 7th Maestro Chef Competition
  Eight passionate amateur cooks will compete before a jury of Monaco’s chefs, supported by Monaco Goût et Saveurs.
  Final scheduled for 30 November, from 12:00 to 15:15.

• 3rd Soirée du Cœur – Charity Evening
  This year’s charity gala will support BE SAFE, with the presence of its president, Mademoiselle Camille Gottlieb.
  Twenty chefs will each prepare one or two gourmet bites to raise funds for the fight against drunk driving.
  Price: €150 – Info and bookings available on the BE SAFE website.

• 4th Maestro Kids Competition
  Nine young chefs from the Principality’s schools will compete with sweet or savoury versions of “French toast”.
  Held on 1 December from 13:30 to 16:15.

• Gastronomy Awards
  Exhibitors will be honoured with the Slow Food Monaco Riviera Côte d’Azur Awards and the Monte-Carlo Gastronomie Wine & Spirits Awards, supervised by Dominique Milardi, Honorary President of the Monegasque Association of Sommeliers.
  Awards ceremony on 28 November from 17:00 to 17:30, preceded by a wine-tasting demonstration.

Over 100 producers for an exceptional gourmet experience

Across 2,500 m², more than one hundred producers from France, Italy, and across Europe will showcase the best of their regions:
foie gras, truffles, caviar, cheeses, organic products, cured meats, chocolates, sweets, jams, wines, champagne, liqueurs and spirits, for a sensory journey full of flavours and savoir-faire.

A large raffle will be held on 1 December at 17:30, with prizes offered by exhibitors.

Practical information

Opening hours

• Friday 28 & Saturday 29 November: 10:00 – 21:00

• Sunday 30 November: 10:00 – 20:00

• Monday 1 December: 10:00 – 18:00

Entrance fee: €5 (free for children under 12)

Free entry:

• From 12:00 to 14:00 (Friday & Monday)

• From 19:00 to 21:00 (Friday & Saturday)

Official pages:

• montecarlogastronomie.com

• Facebook: Monte-Carlo Gastronomie

• Instagram: @montecarlogastronomie

A unique opportunity to celebrate culinary excellence through flavours, emotions and traditions: Monte-Carlo Gastronomie 2025 awaits you at the Chapiteau of Monaco!