Event
THE GRAND DINNER at Tantris
Event takes place at: München
Munich welcomes the Rencontres des Grandes Tables du Monde on 11 and 12 May 2025
On 11 and 12 May 2025, the Grandes Tables du Monde will bring together its members, partners and - for the first time - all gastronomy and hospitality professionals in Munich for two days of discussions, encounters and exceptional moments of pleasure. Normally reserved exclusively for members, this year the association is exceptionally opening this event to a wider audience in order to facilitate a collective, global reflection on the role and importance of today's restaurateur. Chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs, producers, young talents, schools and professionals in the sector are invited.
A programme between inspiration and enjoyment
The event will open on Sunday evening, 11 May, with a festive welcome party. Guests can expect the creative cuisine of Tantris Maison Culinaire and head chef Benjamin Chmura and his team, iconic cocktails, an outdoor bar and a stylish, musical atmosphere - an evening characterised by contemporary German hospitality.
Open to all: €110 all inclusive
Sunday 11 May | 19:00 - Tantris Maison Culinaire
The Grand Dinner - A historic summit meeting of top gastronomy
On Monday evening, 12 May, Les Rencontres 2 - Munich will end with an extraordinary highlight: for the first time in history, seven of Germany's most renowned chefs - holders of a total of 18 Michelin Guide stars - will cook together on one evening. A unique 14-hands dinner will be served at the legendary Tantris Maison Culinaire - a tribute to the diversity, excellence and creative energy of German haute cuisine.
Also taking part are:
Christian Bau - Victor's Fine Dining *** ,
Thomas Schanz - Schanz.Restaurant ***
Anton Gschwendtner - L'Atelier,**
Benjamin Chmura & Maxime Rebmann - Tantris**
Edip Sigl - Es:senz***
and Jan Hartwig - JAN***
They combine their talents in a unique menu - a symphony of signatures and a celebration of culinary identities. The dinner is open to all catering professionals and curious talents.
360 € - drinks included
Monday 12 May | 7.30 pm - Tantris Maison Culinaire
On Monday 12 May, the focus will be on conferences and discussions dedicated to the key issues currently shaping the world of top gastronomy. Moderated by Sylvie Berkowicz and Chiara Buzzi, chefs, designers, sommeliers, experts and partners will discuss four exciting topics:
Monday 12 May | 9:00 - 17:30 - Hotel Bayerischer Hof
Conference programme
→ Trend or hype: what lasts, what fades?
In a world of the ephemeral - how do you recognise what is just a fashion and what is establishing itself as a sustainable trend? From catering and architecture to design and guest wishes, some ideas catch on, while others quickly disappear.
With: Marie Kempter (ZenChef), Sabine Rogg (Trendbüro), Lorraine Haist (journalist & influencer)
Moderation: Sylvie Berkowicz
→ Generations in the kitchen: leading between tradition and new expectations
For a long time, top cuisine was based on discipline and total commitment. Today, a new generation is demanding more balance. How do you lead teams where these two attitudes clash?
With: Louis Morin (Restaurant Bocuse), a specialised management coach, Valérie Le Guern Gilbert
Moderation: Sylvie Berkowicz
→ The chronology of creation: the invisible behind every detail
Nothing extraordinary is created in the blink of an eye. In the kitchen, service, plates or ambience - everything is the result of years of work, research and refinement. This talk sheds light on the human and creative paths behind gastronomic excellence.
With: Karin Nebot, Sven Elverfeld (Aqua, Wolfsburg), Sabine Eichbauer (Tantris)
Moderation: Sylvie Berkowicz
→ The age of the glass: When gastronomy becomes liquid
For a long time, the plate took centre stage - today, drinks are also shaping gastronomy. Sommeliers, mixologists and producers are reinventing pairings and creating emotional experiences.
With: Jérôme Goffinet (Osan), Shahzad Talukder (L'Atelier), Laure Jubert, Rodolphe Taittinger (French Bloom)
Moderation: Chiara Buzzi
Open to all: €45 (reduced student rate available)
About Les Grandes Tables du Monde
Founded in 1954, Les Grandes Tables du Monde is an international association that today brings together 198 exceptional restaurants in 25 countries. It stands for a demanding, generous and deeply human vision of haute cuisine. Through events, publications and a lively network, the association reflects on the notion of excellence in high-end gastronomy, questions the role of the host and highlights the talent of its members - thus actively contributing to the development of the art of living and hosting.
