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Gastromasa 🔺 XI. Gastromasa Istanbul International Gastronomy & Hospitality Conference & Exhibition
November 26-27, 2026
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02/09/2026

Jaime Pesaque Shares a Special Message Ahead of Gastromasa’s 11th Anniversary

Jaime Pesaque, one of the leading figures in contemporary Peruvian gastronomy, is the Chef & Owner of Mayta in Lima and has gained international recognition for his refined approach to Peru’s native ingredients, biodiversity and modern culinary techniques. Mayta has established itself among the world’s leading restaurants, featuring on both Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants lists.

Join us at Gastromasa 2026 on November 26-27 at Haliç Congress Center and discover Jaime Pesaque’s inspiring journey, experience and vision for the future of Peruvian cuisine.

Gastromasa 2026 tickets are now on sale! Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets.

📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ November 26-27 | 26-27 Kasım, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

29/08/2026

Santiago Lastra, A New Expression of Mexican Cuisine in London, at Gastromasa 2026!

One of the most prestigious gatherings of global gastronomy, Gastromasa Istanbul celebrates its 11th edition under the theme “Culture & Interaction”, bringing together different culinary cultures, creative approaches, and inspiring stories.

Gastromasa 2026 will welcome Santiago Lastra, Reinterpreting Mexican Cuisine in the Heart of London at Haliç Congress Center on November 26–27, 2026.

Santiago Lastra is one of the leading voices in contemporary Mexican gastronomy, known for reinterpreting Mexican culinary heritage through local, seasonal ingredients. After working in renowned kitchens around the world, he opened KOL in London in 2020, creating a distinctive dialogue between Mexican flavours and British produce. KOL earned its first Michelin Star in 2022 and ranked No. 17 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024. Lastra was also named GQ Food & Drink Awards Best Chef and received Three Knives from The Best Chef Awards. In 2024, he opened Fonda, while his first book, Mexican Soul, was published in 2026.

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📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ November 26-27 | 26-27 Kasım, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

28/08/2026

Mohammad Orfali, Bringing Aleppian Heritage to the Global Culinary Stage, at Gastromasa 2026!

One of the most prestigious gatherings of global gastronomy, Gastromasa Istanbul celebrates its 11th edition under the theme “Culture & Interaction”, bringing together different culinary cultures, creative approaches, and inspiring stories.

Gastromasa 2026 will welcome Mohammad Orfali, blending middle eastern heritage with global culinary influences at Haliç Congress Center on November 26–27, 2026.

Mohammad Orfali is one of the most distinctive voices in Dubai’s contemporary culinary scene, blending his Aleppian heritage with global influences and modern techniques. Together with his brothers Wassim and Omar, he opened Orfali Bros Bistro in 2021, quickly establishing it as an international gastronomic destination. The restaurant was named The Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and ranked No. 37 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Orfali received the Origins & Future Award in 2024, holds Three Knives from The Best Chef Awards, was awarded 3 Toques by Gault&Millau UAE, and awarded a Michelin Star. His cuisine combines Middle Eastern traditions, contemporary techniques, bold flavours and playful creativity.

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📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ November 26-27 | 26-27 Kasım, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

28/08/2026

Thomas BĂĽhner, Blending European Tradition with Asian Influences, at Gastromasa 2026!

One of the most prestigious gatherings of global gastronomy, Gastromasa Istanbul celebrates its 11th edition under the theme “Culture & Interaction,” bringing together different culinary cultures, creative approaches, and inspiring stories.

Gastromasa 2026 will welcome Thomas Bühner, blending clarity, purity and European craftsmanship with Asian influences, at Haliç Congress Center on November 26–27, 2026.

Thomas Bühner is one of Germany’s leading fine-dining chefs, with a career spanning more than two decades at the highest level of gastronomy. At la vie in Osnabrück, he achieved three Michelin Stars in 2011, alongside a 19/20 Gault&Millau rating, retaining the distinction until the restaurant’s closure in 2018. Bühner was named Gault&Millau Newcomer of the Year in 2001 and Chef of the Year in 2006, later receiving the Taittinger Chefs Trophy in 2017 and ranking No. 69 in The Best Chef Awards and No. 24 in OAD Europe’s Top 100+ Restaurants in 2018. In 2025, LA VIE by Thomas Bühner in Düsseldorf earned its first Michelin Star. His cuisine combines clarity, purity and European craftsmanship with Asian influences.

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📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ 26-27 Kasım | November 26-27, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

27/08/2026

Grégoire Berger, Exploring the Future of Dubai’s Gastronomy Through Fire and Sea at Gastromasa 2026!

One of the most prestigious gatherings of global gastronomy, Gastromasa Istanbul celebrates its 11th edition under the theme “Culture & Interaction”, bringing together different culinary cultures, creative approaches, and inspiring stories.

Gastromasa 2026 will welcome Grégoire Berger, blending French culinary heritage with the flavours of the sea, fire, fermentation and the Gulf, at Haliç Congress Center on November 26–27, 2026.

Based in Dubai since 2014, Grégoire Berger has played a significant role in shaping the city’s fine-dining landscape through his work at Ossiano and, more recently, Kraken. As Executive Chef of Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm, he led the restaurant to a Michelin Star and No. 3 on MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023. Berger was also named Gault&Millau UAE Chef of the Year, awarded 4 Toques, ranked No. 39 in The Best Chef Awards 2023, and received Three Knives in 2024. In 2025, he launched Kraken Dubai, his first independent restaurant, exploring the relationship between fire, fermentation, marine ingredients and the Gulf through the philosophy “Where Smoke Remembers the Sea.”

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📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ November 26-27 | 26-27 Kasım, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

26/08/2026

Thibault Hauchard, Bringing French Pastry Craftsmanship to a New Generation, at Gastromasa 2026!

One of the most prestigious gatherings of global gastronomy, Gastromasa Istanbul celebrates its 11th edition under the theme “Culture & Interaction”, bringing together different culinary cultures, creative approaches, and inspiring stories.

Gastromasa 2026 will welcome Thibault Hauchard, combining classical French pastry with contemporary creativity, technical precision and visual artistry, at Haliç Congress Center on November 26-27, 2026.

Thibault Hauchard is a French pastry chef with more than 18 years of experience across prestigious kitchens and luxury hotels in France and London. His career includes Le Meurice, where he became sous chef, and Alain Ducasse, where he served as Executive Pastry Chef at The Dorchester for five years. In 2025, Claridge’s ArtSpace Café, where Hauchard serves as Executive Pastry Chef, was named the World’s Best Pastry Shop by La Liste, recognising its distinctive combination of artistic expression, French precision and contemporary pastry craftsmanship.

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📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ November 26-27 | 26-27 Kasım, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

25/08/2026

Luiz Filipe Souza, Turning Brazilian Biodiversity into a Contemporary Culinary Language, at Gastromasa 2026!

One of the most prestigious gatherings of global gastronomy, Gastromasa Istanbul celebrates its 11th edition under the theme “Culture & Interaction”, bringing together different culinary cultures, creative approaches, and inspiring stories.

Gastromasa 2026 will welcome Luiz Filipe Souza, renowned for connecting Italian heritage with Brazilian ingredients, at Haliç Congress Center on November 26-27, 2026.

Luiz Filipe Souza is one of the leading figures in contemporary Brazilian gastronomy, known for combining research, technical precision, and Brazil’s rich biodiversity. At EVVAI in São Paulo, he made history as the chef behind the first restaurant in Latin America to be awarded three Michelin Stars, becoming the youngest chef in the region to receive the distinction. His cuisine is rooted in the concept of “Oriundi,” exploring the connection between Italian culinary heritage and Brazilian ingredients. A Bocuse d’Or finalist in 2019, Souza became President of Bocuse d’Or Brazil in 2025. His work continues to elevate Brazilian gastronomy internationally through research and innovation.

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📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ November 26-27 | 26-27 Kasım, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

24/08/2026

Viki Geunes, Renowned for Precision, Elegance, and Continuous Refinement, at Gastromasa 2026!

One of the most prestigious gatherings of global gastronomy, Gastromasa Istanbul celebrates its 11th edition under the theme “Culture & Interaction”, bringing together different culinary cultures, creative approaches, and inspiring stories.

At Haliç Congress Center on November 26-27, 2026, Gastromasa 2026 will welcome Viki Geunes, known for his continuous innovation.
Viki Geunes leads Zilte, one of only two restaurants in Belgium to hold three Michelin Stars. Viki Geunes has been honored with Gault&Millau Young Top Chef (2005), Gault&Millau Chef of the Year (2009), and The Best Chef Awards' Two Knives distinction. Today, he continues to inspire a new generation of chefs through his uncompromising pursuit of precision, and culinary excellence.

Viki Geunes leads Zilte, one of only two restaurants in Belgium to hold three Michelin Stars. Viki Geunes has been honored with Gault&Millau Young Top Chef (2005), Gault&Millau Chef of the Year (2009), and The Best Chef Awards' Two Knives distinction. Zilte is also awarded 4 Toques by Gault&Millau, with a score of 18.5/20. Today, he continues to inspire a new generation of chefs through his uncompromising pursuit of precision and culinary excellence.

Get your ticket via the link in our bio and join us at Gastromasa 2026.

📍Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️November 26-27 | 26-27 Kasım, 2026
⏰09.30-19.00

23/08/2026

Franco Pepe, Redefining the Art of Contemporary Pizza, at Gastromasa 2026!

One of the most prestigious gatherings of global gastronomy, Gastromasa Istanbul celebrates its 11th edition under the theme “Culture & Interaction,” bringing together different culinary cultures, creative approaches, and inspiring stories.

At Haliç Congress Center on November 26-27, 2026, Gastromasa 2026 will welcome Franco Pepe, one of the world’s most influential pizzaiolos, renowned for combining tradition, research and innovation.

Franco Pepe is one of the world’s most influential pizzaiolos, renowned for combining craftsmanship, research, and the distinctive ingredients of his native Alto Casertano. Coming from three generations of bakers and pizzaiolos, he opened Pepe in Grani in Caiazzo in 2012, transforming family tradition into a contemporary pizza philosophy. His approach centres on hand-kneaded dough, carefully selected local ingredients, continuous research, and innovative techniques, from frying to baking. Pepe has been recognised internationally for his contribution to pizza culture and was named World’s Best Pizza Chef by the 50 Top Pizza awards in 2021. His work continues to redefine the possibilities of contemporary Italian pizza.

Get your ticket via the link in our bio and join us at Gastromasa 2026.

📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ 26-27 Kasım | November 26-27, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

22/08/2026

Vicky Cheng Shares a Special Message Ahead of Gastromasa’s 11th Anniversary

Vicky Cheng, one of Hong Kong’s leading chefs, is the Executive Chef & Owner of WING Restaurant and has made his mark on the global gastronomic scene with his distinctive interpretation of Chinese cuisine. WING has gained international acclaim, featuring on both the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants lists.

Join us at Gastromasa 2026 on November 26-27 at Haliç Congress Center and discover Vicky Cheng’s inspiring journey, experience and vision for the future of Chinese cuisine.

Gastromasa 2026 tickets are now on sale! Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets.

📍 Haliç Congress Center | Haliç Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
🗓️ November 26-27 | 26-27 Kasım, 2026
⏰ 09.30-19.00

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