At the 2026 Congress in Athens, 18 new members representing 15 countries joined Les Grandes Tables du Monde. You’ll find their full list in the article, along with upcoming events: the association is launching four-hands dinners and member gatherings—dates and locations have just been announced!
The 18 New Members for 2026
The 2025 Congress of Les Grandes Tables du Monde concluded yesterday in Athens, bringing together more than 200 participants from around the globe. During the event, the association unveiled the list of 18 new members joining its ranks.
In France, Christophe Bacquié joins with Le Mas Les Eydins in Bonnieux, in the Luberon. In Belgium, three new Houses are now part of the association: La Paix by David Martin, La Table de Maxime by Maxime Collard, and Maison Coletteby Thijs Vervloet.
Europe also welcomes new members in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, and Slovenia. Beyond the continent, one new table joins from Asia (Thailand), while the Americas bring us on a journey from Argentina to Mexico (with Quintonil), and four new addresses in the United States.
The association Les Grandes Tables du Monde now brings together 206 exceptional restaurants across 28 countries.
New members 2026 :
- • Aramburu – Gonzalo Aramburu – Argentina
- • La Paix – David Martin – Belgium
- • La Table de Maxime – Maxime Collard – Belgium
- • Maison Colette – Thijs Vervloet – Belgium
- • Le Mas Les Eydins – Christophe Bacquié – France
- • Tohru in der Schreiberei – Tohru Nakamura – Germany
- • Restaurant George – Domenico Candela – Italia
- • Quintonil – Jorge Vallejo – Mexico
- • Re-naa – Sven-Erik Renaa – Norway
- • Hiša Franko – Ana Roš – Slovénia
- • Milka – David Žefran – Slovénia
- • Widder – Stefan Heilemann – Switzerland
- • Stucki – Tanja Grandits – Switzerland
- • Chef’s Table – Olivier Le Guy – Thaïland
- • Melisse – Josiah Citrin – USA
- • Jônt – Ryan Ratino – USA
- • Addison – William Bradley – USA
- • Cesar – Cesar Ramirez – USA
Mark your calendars!
Always attentive to its members, Les Grandes Tables du Monde has, since this year, been developing a program of four-hands dinners — a strong request from the members themselves, who have helped shape the association’s direction for the years ahead. Alongside these, new gatherings are being introduced. Here are the key dates to remember for the upcoming events of Les Grandes Tables du Monde.
March 30, 2026 – The Gatherings #3 in Lyon
After Munich, a new edition of Les Rencontres will take place — a full day of exchange and inspiration around the major questions shaping the future of gastronomy.
April 13, 2026 – Momentum: A Global Series of Four-Hands Dinners
One evening. Several restaurants. Many countries. A single momentum.
To celebrate Gastronomy Day, from Tokyo to Paris, from New York to Mexico, each participating House will offer guests a unique experience born from the encounter between two chefs, two sensibilities, two visions of haute cuisine.
Are you a member? Join the movement!
June 7–8, 2026 – The Gatherings #4 in London
Two exceptional days of meetings, reflection, and discovery: chefs, restaurateurs, and international experts will come together to share their visions and explore the new frontiers of contemporary gastronomy.
Les Grandes Tables du Monde 2026 Awards
- Sommelier of the Year: Stephan Gass – Traube Tonbach
- Mixologist of the Year: Sean Kemper – Saison
- Restaurant Manager of the Year: Sébastien Ferrara – Mudec
- Pastry Chef of the Year: Benoît Godillon – Coutanceau
- Restaurateurs of the Year: Tim Boury & Inge Waeles – Boury
(Read the full “Boury” feature in Le Cœur des Chefs No. 18 — available to order here!)
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