The Providence Culinary Collective Launches March 26-29

The Providence Culinary Collective Launches March 26-29

 

The Providence Culinary Collective launches March 26-29, in locations throughout Providence. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event - which featured more than a dozen sold-out events - the 2026 festival expands with new chefs and new tiered experiences.

Tickets and additional information are available at GoPVDEats.com.  

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“Providence’s food scene has always been one of its greatest strengths, and the Providence Culinary Collective is a celebration of that,” said Kristen Adamo, president and CEO of GoProvidence. “The response to last year’s inaugural festival affirmed what we’ve long known: Providence is a city with an extraordinary culinary story to tell. This year’s Providence Culinary Collective builds on that momentum with additional talent, new experiences, and even more ways for locals and visitors to savor the creativity that defines our destination.”

 

The full schedule of events, with additional programming likely to be added, is as follows:

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Hope & Main Presents Foodcraft - An Evening

of Global Flavors, Locally Made

Hope & Main

Free Admission

 

4:30 PM

A Tour Through South Africa With Sommelier Matt Gant

Track 15

 

 

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Oyster Demo with Wine Pairings

CHOP

 

 

5:30 PM

A Tour Through Portugal: MS Walker Portuguese Dinner

with Jack Couto

Track 15

 

 

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Journey Through The Vines; Women in Wine Showcase

Gracie’s

 

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Divine Providence – A Culinary Conversation With Yankee

JWU Culinary Museum

Free Admission/Registration Required

 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Johnson & Wales Culinary Museum Tour & Lunch

JWU Harborside Campus

 

 

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Johnson & Wales Culinary Museum Tour & Lunch

JWU Harborside Campus

 

 

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

A Taste of Local: Harvest Kitchen Preview Party

Farm Fresh

Free Admission

 

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wine with Wanda: A Global Wine Adventure

Track 15

 

 

5:00 PM

Groth Wine Dinner

Mill’s Tavern

 

 

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Seven Nations, One Table: Celebrating Culinary Futures

The Reserve

 

 

8:00 PM

Giardino by Sarto

Sarto

 

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Johnson & Wales: PVD Kitchen Academy Blitz Dough

Cooking Class

Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence

 

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Johnson & Wales: PVD Kitchen Academy Seafood Showcase

Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence

 

 

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Champagne Brunch

Bellini Providence

 

 

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

RI Wine Experience (Wine X) Grand Tasting, VIP 90

Experience

The Capital Grille

 

 

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

RI Wine Experience (Wine X) Grand Tasting Event

The Capital Grille

 

 

11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Food Truck Bites During Lil Rhody Laugh Riot & Providence

Culinary Collective

The VETS

No pre-registration required

 

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Lingua Franca Exclusive Shopping Experience

Bellini

 

 

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Well Dressed, Well Stirred: Harridan Vodka x Lingua Franca

at Bellini Rooftop

Bellini

 

 

6:00 PM

The Vintners Dinner Featuring a James Beard-Nominated Chef,

Derek Wagner

The Reserve on Dorrance

 

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Champagne Brunch

Bellini Providence

 

 

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Club Frills | Nimki x Wine X Champagne Brunch

Club Frills

 

 

11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Food Truck Drag Brunch Block Party

Dark Lady & Alley Cat

No pre-registration required

 

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Island Coquito Brunch Party

Sport & Leisure

 

 

1:30 PM

California Wine Tasting Experience With Matt Gant x Wine X

The Capital Grille

 

 

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Track 15 Providence Culinary Collective

Track 15

Free Admission

 

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Highland Spirits & Sharp Wit: A Luxury Whisky Experience

Gracie’s

 

 

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Legacy in the Making: A Father and Son Culinary Duel

Capital Grille

 

 

 

 

Festival Components:

New offerings: Introducing an elevated Wine Tasting experience, new award-winning chef dinners and pairings, a diverse selection of global wines, spirited brunches, and a father-son chef throwdown

Guest chef & signature dinners: Indulge in multi‑course dinners led by acclaimed chefs and sommeliers at some of Providence’s top restaurants

Exclusive tastings & community marketplace: Celebrate Rhode Island’s makers, producers, and culinary innovators through immersive tasting events

Food truck festivities: Discover local cuisine at food truck gatherings brought to you by Food Trucks In

Cooking classes & culinary education: Roll up your sleeves for hands‑on learning experiences led by Johnson & Wales University’s renowned culinary faculty

Top-tier wine experiences: Savor the finest wines at the Grand Tasting and Vintners Dinner, allowing acclaimed chefs and sommeliers to pair the perfect pour with each dish  

Culinary events with a cause: Support Rhode Island’s next generation with a multicultural benefit dinner

The Providence Culinary Collective is presented by GoProvidence, in collaboration with partners including RMO PR, Johnson & Wales University, Hope & Main, Food Trucks In, Rhode Island Hospitality, and international media partner SAVEUR. Tickets and additional information are available at GoPVDEats.com.  

Events are being held in conjunction with Lil Rhody Laugh Riot, the four-day comedy festival happening simultaneously in multiple venues in the city and featuring comedians including John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler, Jay Pharoah, and Andrew Santino. Find more details at LilRhodyLaughRiot.com.