Maestri del Gusto 2026 Schedule: Producers Market, Pizza & Pasta Sessions
Explore the Maestri del Gusto 2026 schedule in Hong Kong, an Italian gourmet food and wine event at The Peninsula Hong Kong. Discover producers market sessions, hands‑on pizza‑making workshops, live pasta‑making demonstrations with Italian nonne, and intimate live music performances. Use this page to see what’s happening and when during your visit, and download the timetable PDF if you prefer a printable overview of all activities.
Kick off day one at the IMDG Producers Market, with timed sessions running throughout the day. During your two‑hour visit, meet the makers behind Italy’s best ingredients and discover a curated selection of producers. Explore the market, enjoy barista and bartender creations, and join relaxed tastings that showcase coffee, cocktails, and signature products as the weekend gets underway. Please arrive on time to make the most of your two‑hour session.
Join Zia Cri (@cristinalunardini) at the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to transform simple Italian ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing tips, stories, and techniques passed down through the generations. No booking is required – just stop by the booth, watch the craft up close, and soak up the atmosphere of an authentic Italian pasta counter in action.
Guests in Entry Slots 1 and 2 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.
Step into The Peninsula Hong Kong’s kitchens for an intimate, hands‑on pizza making session led by Italian culinary experts. Reserved exclusively for Gold and Platinum Mercato members, this workshop guides you through each stage of crafting an authentic Italian pizza – from stretching the dough to choosing toppings and mastering the bake. With a maximum of 12 participants per session, places are strictly limited to keep the experience personal and interactive, so early booking is essential.
Available to Gold and Platinum Mercato members in Entry Slot 1 only!
For Gold and Platinum members attending Pizza Making, your event wristband will be extended after the class, so you have extra time to explore the market and tastings.
Book your slot today: (LINK)
Join nonna Angela of @trattoriamuntagnola Berlin at the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to turn simple ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing the tips, stories, and traditions she’s perfected over a lifetime of cooking. No booking is required - just stop by the booth, watch her craft up close, and experience the warmth and theatre of a true Italian Nonna at work.
Guests in Entry Slots 1, 2, 3 and 4 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.
Throughout the weekend, enjoy live viola performances in the main event space. Each 30‑minute set is scheduled at different moments across the day, adding a gentle, classical backdrop as you explore the market, tastings, and workshops. Check the schedule for performance times and drop in whenever you’d like to pause, listen, and soak up the atmosphere.
Throughout the weekend, enjoy live viola performances in the main event space. Each 30‑minute set is scheduled at different moments across the day, adding a gentle, classical backdrop as you explore the market, tastings, and workshops. Check the schedule for performance times and drop in whenever you’d like to pause, listen, and soak up the atmosphere.
Guests in Entry Slots 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be able to enjoy the performance as they explore the event.
Join Zia Cri (@cristinalunardini) at the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to transform simple Italian ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing tips, stories, and techniques passed down through the generations. No booking is required – just stop by the booth, watch the craft up close, and soak up the atmosphere of an authentic Italian pasta counter in action.
Guests in Entry Slots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.
Step into The Peninsula Hong Kong’s kitchens for an intimate, hands‑on pizza making session led by Italian culinary experts. Reserved exclusively for Gold and Platinum Mercato members, this workshop guides you through each stage of crafting an authentic Italian pizza – from stretching the dough to choosing toppings and mastering the bake. With a maximum of 12 participants per session, places are strictly limited to keep the experience personal and interactive, so early booking is essential.
Available to Gold and Platinum Mercato members in Entry Slot 5 only!
For Gold and Platinum members attending Pizza Making, your event wristband will be extended after the class, so you have extra time to explore the market and tastings.
Book your slot today: (LINK)
Join nonna Angela of @trattoriamuntagnola Berlinat the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to turn simple ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing the tips, stories, and traditions she’s perfected over a lifetime of cooking. No booking is required - just stop by the booth, watch her craft up close, and experience the warmth and theatre of a true Italian Nonna at work.
Guests in Entry Slots 4, 5, 6 and 7 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.
Ease into day two at the IMDG Producers Market, with timed sessions running throughout the day. During your two‑hour visit, meet the makers behind Italy’s best ingredients and discover a curated selection of producers. Explore the market, enjoy barista and bartender creations, and join relaxed tastings that showcase coffee, cocktails, and signature products ahead of the day’s live demos and workshops. Please arrive on time to make the most of your two‑hour session.
Step into The Peninsula Hong Kong’s kitchens for an intimate, hands‑on pizza making session led by Italian culinary experts. Reserved exclusively for Gold and Platinum Mercato members, this workshop guides you through each stage of crafting an authentic Italian pizza – from stretching the dough to choosing toppings and mastering the bake. With a maximum of 12 participants per session, places are strictly limited to keep the experience personal and interactive, so early booking is essential.
Join Zia Cri (@cristinalunardini) at the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to transform simple Italian ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing tips, stories, and techniques passed down through the generations. No booking is required – just stop by the booth, watch the craft up close, and soak up the atmosphere of an authentic Italian pasta counter in action.
Guests in Entry Slots 1, 2 and 3 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.
Throughout the weekend, enjoy live viola performances in the main event space. Each 30‑minute set is scheduled at different moments across the day, adding a gentle, classical backdrop as you explore the market, tastings, and workshops. Check the schedule for performance times and drop in whenever you’d like to pause, listen, and soak up the atmosphere.
Guests in Entry Slots 3, 4 and 5 will be able to enjoy the performance as they explore the event.
Join Nonna Angela of @trattoriamuntagnola Berlin at the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to turn simple ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing the tips, stories, and traditions she’s perfected over a lifetime of cooking. No booking is required - just stop by the booth, watch her craft up close, and experience the warmth and theatre of a true Italian Nonna at work.
Guests in Entry Slots 2, 3, 4 and 5 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.
Step into The Peninsula Hong Kong’s kitchens for an intimate, hands‑on pizza making session led by Italian culinary experts. Reserved exclusively for Gold and Platinum Mercato members, this workshop guides you through each stage of crafting an authentic Italian pizza – from stretching the dough to choosing toppings and mastering the bake. With a maximum of 12 participants per session, places are strictly limited to keep the experience personal and interactive, so early booking is essential.
Join Zia Cri (@cristinalunardini) at the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to transform simple Italian ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing tips, stories, and techniques passed down through the generations. No booking is required – just stop by the booth, watch the craft up close, and soak up the atmosphere of an authentic Italian pasta counter in action.
Guests in Entry Slots 4, 5, 6, and 7 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.
Join Nonna Angela of @trattoriamuntagnola Berlin at the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to turn simple ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing the tips, stories, and traditions she’s perfected over a lifetime of cooking. No booking is required - just stop by the booth, watch her craft up close, and experience the warmth and theatre of a true Italian Nonna at work.
Guests in Entry Slots 6, 7, 8 and 9 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.
Throughout the weekend, enjoy live viola performances in the main event space. Each 30‑minute set is scheduled at different moments across the day, adding a gentle, classical backdrop as you explore the market, tastings, and workshops. Check the schedule for performance times and drop in whenever you’d like to pause, listen, and soak up the atmosphere.
Guests in Entry Slots 6, 7, 8 and 9 will be able to enjoy the performance as they explore the event.
Step into The Peninsula Hong Kong’s kitchens for an intimate, hands‑on pizza making session led by Italian culinary experts. Reserved exclusively for Gold and Platinum Mercato members, this workshop guides you through each stage of crafting an authentic Italian pizza – from stretching the dough to choosing toppings and mastering the bake. With a maximum of 12 participants per session, places are strictly limited to keep the experience personal and interactive, so early booking is essential.
Join Zia Cri (@cristinalunardini) at the pasta booth in the main event lobby for a rolling series of live pasta‑making sessions throughout the day. In these 30‑minute demonstrations, she’ll show how to transform simple Italian ingredients into fresh pasta by hand, sharing tips, stories, and techniques passed down through the generations. No booking is required – just stop by the booth, watch the craft up close, and soak up the atmosphere of an authentic Italian pasta counter in action.
Guests in Entry Slots 8 and 9 can join from the start.
Space at each demo is limited and available on a first‑come basis.