The first Fine Dining Table International Gala brings together the entire delegation—chefs, hoteliers, press, partner brands, and Fine Dining club members—for the live unveiling of “Los Fuegos” for the 2026 edition at the National Palace of El Salvador. The awards remain sealed until the ceremony.

“More than an awards ceremony, Fine Dining Table has established itself as an international platform driving high-value culinary tourism and promoting destinations through hospitality excellence. Its purpose is to connect the most discerning travelers with experiences capable of transcending a meal to become unforgettable memories.”

Confirmation of Initial Chefs and International Press

More than one hundred national and international chefs have been invited by the organization to cook throughout the week. The confirmation process remains open, with additional chefs to be confirmed. As of the date of this release, these are some of the names already confirmed by country:

Confirmed Chefs to Date

• Colombia: Leonor Espinosa (Leo, Bogotá) · Jaime Torregrosa & Manuel Barbosa (Humo Negro, Bogotá) · David Arango, Daniel Muñoz & María Alejandra Iregui (Río, Bogotá) · Isabella Maya (Uro, Bogotá) · Carolina Asmar (Celia, Barranquilla) · Diego Zerpa (Cola Chucha, Medellín) · Juan David Zapata (Mamba Negra, Medellín) · María José Botero (Primer Piso, Medellín) · Julián Molano (Incorrecto) · Francisco Cardona
• Chile: Pablo Cáceres (Milla Milla & Pavilion at Viña VIK) · Max Raide, Juan Pablo Raide & José Antonio Moreno (Casa Las Cujas) · Raúl Yáñez (The Loft) · Rudi Schools & Jennifer Merino (Casa de Amalia) · Marcos Baeza (Fukasawa) · Francisca Espinoza & Diego Pineda (Unión, Chillán) · Carolina Erazo (Casa Pacífico) · Camila Fiol · Álvaro Romero (La Mesa) · Javier Avilés (Pulpería Santa Elvira) · Leonardo de la Iglesia (Caperucita y el Lobo) · Pedro Chavarría (Demo)
• Peru: Richie Goachet (Verbena, Lima) · Jorge Beteta (Osaka, Lima) · Sebastián Vega (Piedra Lima, Piedra Bogotá & Sátiro) · Marco Palma (Ototo, Lima)
• Argentina: Germán Sitz & Javier Gutiérrez (Niño Gordo, Buenos Aires) · Iván Azar Vigil & Laura María Fernández (Casa Vigil, Mendoza) · Emiliano Yulita (El Mercado – Faena, Buenos Aires)
• Panama: Felipe Milanés (Tomillo) · Davis Santiago Master & Sergio Landero (La Nave) · Rubén Ortega · Roberto Richa · Frank Escalona (El Enemigo, Panama)
• Mexico: Adria Marina Santiago & Omar Reyes (Georgina, Mexico City) · Fran Martínez (Taquería Del Valle, Mexico City)
• Spain: José Fuentes (Kulto, Madrid) & Javier Goya (Grupo Triciclo)
• Costa Rica: Pablo Bonilla (Sikwa, San José)
• Venezuela: Iván García (Kilómetro, Caracas)

Fine Dining Table continues conversations with additional kitchens that will be added in a forthcoming announcement in the coming days.

Confirmed Media & Influencers to Date

• Chile: Loreto Oda (Lo en la Mesa) · Pablo Schwarzkopf (Schwarzkopf Comunicaciones) · María Jesús Bujanda (Reina Foodie) · Paula Peñalosa (Agencia Groovy) · Loreto Santibáñez (El Mostrador)
• Colombia: Mauricio Silva Guzmán (El Tiempo) · Santiago Garre (Revista La Barra) · Sandra Martínez (Revista Diners) · Juan Pablo Tettay (Vivir con Sazón / Vivir en El Poblado) · Claudia Ledezma (@foodhunterco) · María Paula Rodríguez (Food in Bogotá) · Maca Burbano (@bogotacomidas) · Lina Gutiérrez (El Mostrador) · Jonathan Ballesteros (Premios La Barra) · Ricardo Camacho (Casa Carolina)
• Argentina: Pietro Sorba (Clarín · Radio Mitre · El Trece) · Sabrina Cuculiansky (La Nación) · Leandro Vesco (La Nación) · Cayetana Vidal (Revista Noticias) · Marcos Toscani (Experto en Hoteles) · Rodolfo Reich
• Spain: Xavier Agulló (La Molicie)
• Peru: Lore Rentería & Kev Cornejo (Los Buenos Points) · Valeria Freire (Foodie Club)
• Mexico: Marcos Toscani (Experto en Hoteles.com)
• Panama: Lourdes García Armuelles (La Estrella de Panamá)

The accreditation program remains open for media outlets that will be added in an upcoming announcement in the coming days.

«Bringing this volume of kitchens and press to El Salvador in a single week requires an operation that cannot be improvised: flights, lodging, mixed culinary brigades, and eighteen services coordinated across five nights. We are doing this because the country has a culinary scene that deserves to be experienced firsthand, not described from a distance.»

— Alexander de Mondey · Co-founder of Fine Dining Table