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Three-day Weekend Combines the Star Power of Celebrated Culinary Talent with the Rich Traditions of the Lowcountry
Over 40 Cooking Demos and Beverage Seminars, Four Grand Tastings, Exciting Roster of First-time Presenters, and Nine Signature Special Events
NEW YORK, NY (August 21, 2026) — The Food & Wine Classic in Charleston announced their weekend schedule and additional talent today for the third annual event, taking place on November 13 -15.Hosted by Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and Southern Living, and presented by Explore Charleston, the three-day weekend will bring together celebrated chefs, premium wines and spirits, and the best of local food and culture for one unforgettable Lowcountry experience. Tickets are available at foodandwinecharleston.com.
Carla Hall, Eric Ripert, Martin Yan, Nancy Silverton, Scott Wapner, Susur Lee, Nyesha Arrington, Maneet Chauhan, Tyler Florence, Katie Button, Dan Pashman, Ana Castro, Amethyst Ganaway, Mike Lata, James London, Rick Martinez, Justin Pichetrungsi, Melissa King, and Andrew Zimmern will be a part of the weekend’s programming.
The complete schedule is now available online, with seminar registration opening August 26 for passholders. The weekend pass provides access to four Grand Tastings and the opportunity to attend five seminars throughout the weekend. Highlights of the 2026 programming include:
- Many first-time presenters at the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston such as Corey Alston, Katie Button, Ana Castro, Carla Hall, Susur Lee, Canaan Marshall, Rick Martinez, Dan Pashman, Justin Pichetrungsi, Nancy Silverton, Martin Yan, and Sarah Thomas.
- Trend-driven cooking demos including Carla Bakes: Sweet, Savory, and From the Heart with Carla Hall, Martin Yan and Melissa King team up for their first time together at the Food & Wine Classic withYan Can Cook, King Can Too: The Art of Chinese Cooking, High Tide: A Taste of the Coast with Charleston chef Mike Lata,The Susur Method: Build Flavors Like an Iron Chef with Susur Lee, and Mi Cocina: The Food That Made Mexico Home with Rick Martinez.
- Food & Wine has created a new series of programming around their acclaimed Best New Chefs award, going into the kitchen with past winners. BNC Kitchen topics include In the Best New Chef Kitchen: Celebrating 20 Years of Pizzeria Mozza with Nancy Silverton and Tacos Without Borders: a Celebration of Tradition, Culture, and Creativity with Ana Castro and Justin Pichetrungsi.
- Live taping of the popular food podcast, The Sporkful, hosted by Dan Pashman.
- A series of thoughtful discussions: a panel on American Smoke: Pitmasters on the Future of Barbecue with Hector Garate, Shuai Wang, Clay Williams, an intimate chat with Eric Ripert hosted by CNBC’s Scott Wapner, and the very-popular storytelling series Tall Tales & Cocktails.
- Over 20 wine, cocktail, and beverage seminars including The $20 vs. $200 Bottle Battle: Can You Taste the Price? with Anthony Giglio, Amanda McCrossin on Crushable Wines for Game-Day Tailgates, Anne Becerra onBetter With Beer: Local Snacks, Global Brews, and Blackberry Farm’s Andy Chabot on Fried Chicken & Fine Wine.
- In preparation for the holiday entertaining season, the weekend offers several seminars to get people ready: Maneet Chauhan on A Very Tandoori Thanksgiving, Tiffanie Barriere on The Punch Bowl Revival: Holiday Cocktails for a Crowd and Leslie Sbrocco on The Thanksgiving Pour: A Guide to the Holiday Table.
- New, the Southern Living Makers Series, at the People Inc. Studios, will give attendees hands-on learning experiences such as flower arranging with Canaan Marshall, Gullah presentation and palmetto rose crafting with Corey Alston, and a biscuit and bubbles class with Carrie Morey & Miles White.
The weekend also offers nine additional ticketed events available exclusively to passholders, including:
Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine Present Pearls of the Coast: A Lowcountry Oyster Roast
Friday, November 13, 2026
Chefs Mike Lata, Trey McMillan, Shuai Wang, Terrell Burg Brown, Hector Garate, and Nyesha Arrington will all entertain guests at this weekend favorite where guests will savor live-fire roasted oysters, an abundant raw bar, expertly crafted cocktails, and a curated selection of fine wines, all set to the backdrop of live music under the stars.
Southern Living Lowcountry Tailgate at College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Southern Living throws the ultimate college football tailgate, hosted by Editor in Chief Sid Evans. The third annual Lowcountry Tailgate takes over a new location at the iconic College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard for an unforgettable evening of game watching and Southern BBQ. The event will feature chefs Maneet Chauhan, George Motz, Robbie Robinson, Elliott Moss, Lewis Donald and Lexus Culinary Master Kwame Onwuachi with music by Penelope Road.
Sea to Table: Crabbing & Cooking in the Lowcountry
November 13–15, 2026
Guests will experience a true Charleston crabbing expedition and intimate culinary experience, hosted by a Travel + Leisure editor. The adventure begins on the scenic docks of the Ashley River, with local food and beverage expert Tia Clark of Casual Crabbing with Tia, followed by a lunch hosted by a different Charleston chef each day – Alec Gropman of By the Way, Chef Lamont Ferrebee of 82 Queen, and Malcolm McMillan of Costa.
Immersive Experiences
November 13-15, 2026
A new series of events, hosted by Travel + Leisure, invites guests into unique experiences across Charleston, showcasing the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and coastal character: Lowcountry Oyster Farm Tour, The American Revolution in Charleston, Charleston Harbor Boat Tour, and the already-sold out South of Broad Unlocked: Homes & Gardens Tour.
Weekend Consumer Passes and special events tickets, along with full details on festival programming, participating talent, and travel information, are available at foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.
Explore Charleston is the Presenting Sponsor ofthe Food & Wine Classic in Charleston 2026, with additional sponsors including American Express and Resy, Discover South Carolina, Lexus, and S.Pellegrino.
ABOUT FOOD & WINE
Food & Wine, the ultimate culinary authority, celebrates the global epicurean experience through its magazine, website, social platforms, newsletters, podcasts, premium events such as the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and accolades like its annual Best New Chef awards. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel, and home coverage, the brand inspires and empowers people to discover, create, and devour the best in food and drink—every day and everywhere. Food & Wine is a People Inc. brand which is owned and operated by People Incorporated (NASDAQ: PPLI).
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Southern Living celebrates the essence of life in the South, covering the best in Southern food, homes, gardens and travel. Southern Living connects consumers to the region’s rich culture through a robust multi-platform presence, including print, digital, social, events, licensing partnerships, and Southern Living Insiders, the brand’s premium membership program. Southern Living is also home to the Biscuits & Jam and Ask Grumpy podcasts. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Living is a People Inc. brand which is owned and operated by People Incorporated (NASDAQ: PPLI).
ABOUT TRAVEL + LEISURE
Travel + Leisure is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated traveler, serving up expert intelligence and the most immersive travel lifestyle content anywhere. Travel + Leisure captures the joy of discovering the cultural pleasures the world has to offer, from art and design to shopping and style to food and drink. Travel + Leisure connects with its audience across platforms including the U.S. flagship and seven international print editions, digital channels, the annual World’s Best franchise and more. Launched in 1971, Travel + Leisure is part of the People Inc. publishing family and is owned by Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL).
ABOUT EXPLORE CHARLESTON
Explore Charleston is a 501c6 destination marketing and management organization (DMMO) representing 12 municipalities across three counties in the Greater Charleston Area. The organization strives to unify and lead the local travel industry by promoting the destination, creating overnight visitation, and supporting the community’s long-term development through sustainable tourism strategies. The Charleston region’s travel and hospitality industry supports nearly 55,000 hospitality jobs and generates an annual economic impact exceeding $14 billion.
The Food & Wine Classic in Charleston is powered by the Charleston Restaurant Foundation.
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