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FoodExp 2026 - International Forum for Enogastronomy and Hotel Hospitality

FoodExp 2026 - Forum internazionale dell'enogastronomia e dell'ospitalità alberghiera

  • 1 – 3 November 2026
  • Chiostro dei Domenicani, Lecce (LE)
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Automatically translated from Italian.

The ninth edition of FoodExp, the International Forum for Enogastronomy and Hotel Hospitality, returns to Lecce from 1 to 3 November in the Chiostro dei Domenicani. The event revolves around the theme “Matrix” and features a rich program of talks, cooking shows, masterclasses, and tastings with protagonists from the Italian and international culinary scene. Activities range from pizza to pastry, from wine tastings to event dinners. The official opening takes place on 1 November with a gala dinner at Masseria Francescani in Torre Chianca. In the following days, the public can participate in numerous paid and free activities.

Original text in Italian

La nona edizione di FoodExp, il Forum internazionale dell'enogastronomia e dell'ospitalità alberghiera, torna a Lecce dal 1° al 3 novembre nel Chiostro dei Domenicani. L'evento ruota attorno al tema "Matrix" e propone un ricco programma di talk, cooking show, masterclass e degustazioni con protagonisti della scena culinaria italiana e internazionale. Le attività spaziano dalla pizza alla pasticceria, dalle degustazioni di vini alle cene-evento. L'apertura ufficiale avviene il 1° novembre con una cena di gala presso la Masseria Francescani a Torre Chianca. Nei giorni successivi, il pubblico potrà partecipare a numerose attività a pagamento e gratuite.

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