A Taste of New England 2026

In Partnership with Yankee Magazine 
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation

The region’s best chefs come together for a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, camaraderie, and more

The premier dining event of the year returns this August to Spruce Peak. Join us as we welcome five of New England’s top chefs for a weekend celebrating exceptional cuisine, world-class wines, and the region’s most distinguished culinary talent.

Make the most of the weekend! Two and three day ticket packages are also available. 

Thursday, August 13, 2026
A Taste of Vermont | 6:00pm-9:00pm
$195/person

Spruce Peak welcomes some of Vermont’s most celebrated chefs for an unforgettable, locally curated five-course dinner at Tipsy Trout. Joined by Spruce Peak Executive Chef Sean Blomgren, this special evening includes featured guest chefs:

• Chef Cara Tobin of Honey Road (Burlington, VT)
• Chef Avery Buck
• Chef Tiara Adorno of Crooked Ram (Manchester, VT)

Friday, August 14, 2026
"First Taste" An Evening With Our Star Chefs | 5:00pm-8:00pm
$115/person

Mix and mingle with our guest chefs while you sample thoughtfully prepared small plates with perfectly paired wine selections.

Featuring this year's celebrated guest chefs from across New England, as well as Spruce Peak's own Executive Chef Sean Blomgren and The Club at Spruce Peak's Executive Chef Seth Gallant.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Chef Collaboration Dinner 
Cocktail Reception 5:30 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm
$250/person

An unforgettable culinary evening awaits you. Enjoy a unique collaborative dinner featuring New England-sourced and inspired fare from our passionate guest chefs, complete with expert wine pairings for each course.

• Chef Nicole Nocella of Stalk (Dover, NH)
• Chef Keith Sarasin of Aatma (Brighton, MA)
• Chef Kevin O’Donnell of Giusto (Newport, RI)
• Chef George Mendes of Agosto (Boston, MA)
• Chef Renee Touponce ofOyster Club & Port of Call (Mystic, CT)