Castello Del Sole

Mercato del Gusto

  • When

    Sunday 7 June 2026

  • Duration

    11:00 - 17:00

  • Price

    Admission to the market is free of charge.
    The cooks' portions cost CHF 7 each and are paid for with vouchers purchased at the information stalls.
    Drinks and other products are charged individually. The vouchers are also valid at all refreshment stands and stalls.

After the success of the previous editions, we are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Mercato del Gusto.

The Cantina alla Maggia is getting ready to host an extraordinary event with the top chefs of The Living Circle group, who will welcome their colleagues for a day of culinary pleasure.

At this edition, you will have the chance to savor the creations of 21 chefs, boasting a total of 15 Michelin stars and 231 GaultMillau points.

The variety of local produce will be amazing. Of course, there will be no shortage of fine wine from the Cantina alla Maggia, which will delight palates during this day-long celebration of local authenticity.

During the day, we are also offering the opportunity to explore our agricultural production, which includes rice, rare varieties of maize and much more.

The chefs of the 2026 edition

Mattias Roock & Leopold Ott, Locanda Barbarossa | Stefan Heilemann & André Siedl, Widder Restaurant | Stefan Heilemann & Miguel Marques, Soï28 | Stefan Jäckel, La Rôtisserie | Luigi De Gregorio, Restaurant Alex | Timon Wolf, Château de Raymontpierre | Marco Campanella, La Brezza | Arturo Fragnito, Meta | Federico Palladino, Osteria Enoteca Cuntitt | Jacopo Rovetini, Osteria dell'Enoteca | Lorenzo Albrici, Locanda Orico | Simeon Nikolov, Restaurant OZ | Valentin Sträuli, IGNIV Andermatt | Tino Staub, Boucherie AuGust | Kira Ghidoni, Osteria Bisnona | Stefan Nowaczyk, Grotto Broggini | Dry Aged Factory Malcantone | Karis Margaroli, Macelleria Margaroli | Irene Mason, Widder Hotel

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