Star-Studded Culinary Celebration: Maneet Chauhan, Julia Coney & Tyler Florence Headline the 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Charleston Nov 14 – 16
A Classic Returns: Charleston Welcomes Back the Culinary Elite
If Charleston were a dish, it would be slow-cooked with history, seasoned with charm, and finished with a drizzle of star power. This fall, that recipe comes alive again as the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston returns November 14–16, 2025, promising another unforgettable weekend of culinary brilliance and Southern hospitality.
Presented by Explore Charleston and produced by the legendary teams at Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure, this festival isn’t just another foodie event — it’s the East Coast’s answer to Aspen’s mountaintop magic. The long-tail keyphrase Food & Wine Classic in Charleston 2025 captures exactly what tastemakers from Los Angeles to Berlin are circling on their calendars.
Tickets go on sale May 15 at 12 p.m. ET at foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.
Global Flavor Meets Southern Soul
“WE’RE EXCITED TO RETURN TO CHARLESTON FOR ANOTHER UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND OF WORLD-CLASS CULINARY EXPERIENCES,”
Hunter Lewis
Food & Wine’s Editor in Chief.
“Charleston’s rich food culture, breathtaking scenery, and signature Southern hospitality create an atmosphere unlike any other. Alongside our partners at Southern Living and Travel + Leisure, we’re looking forward to spotlighting this dynamic culinary destination, and to bringing together our passionate culinary community to celebrate, learn, and savor everything this vibrant city has to offer.”
2025 Food & Wine Classic in Charleston crowned #1
Recently crowned #1 Best New Festival by USA Today’s 10Best, the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston blends sophistication and soul. Think Napa energy meets Savannah grace — with a few laughs, a few toasts, and a few too many Instagram stories from your friends in Miami Beach bragging about being there first.
Maneet Chauhan, Julia Coney & Tyler Florence Lead the Charge
The 2025 lineup reads like a culinary dream sequence: Maneet Chauhan, Julia Coney, and Tyler Florence headline a roster of powerhouse chefs and beverage icons. They’re joined by Anthony Giglio, Melissa King, Emeril and EJ Lagasse, Wanda Mann, Amanda McCrossin, Kwame Onwuachi, Ray Isle, Gail Simmons, Claudette Zepeda, and Andrew Zimmern — alongside hometown heroes Mike Lata, James London, Carrie Morey, Rodney Scott, Femi Oyediran, and Miles White.
This fusion of international prestige and local authenticity is what gives the event its spark. Imagine Aspen elegance meets Charleston spice, served up with a smile — and maybe a little Lowcountry humidity for realism.
2025 Food & Wine Classic in Charleston: 3 Day Festival
The three-day weekend festival will feature the Classic’s signature blend of world-class talent and local flavor with cooking demonstrations and wine and cocktail seminars led by culinary stars and beverage experts such as Maneet Chauhan, Julia Coney, Tyler Florence, Anthony Giglio, Melissa King, Emeril and EJ Lagasse, Wanda Mann, Amanda McCrossin, Kwame Onwuachi, Ray Isle, Gail Simmons, Claudette Zepeda, and Andrew Zimmern, alongside celebrated local talent including Mike Lata, James London, Carrie Morey, Rodney Scott, Femi Oyediran and Miles White, with more to be announced.
Guests can expect a dynamic lineup of wine and food tastings, spirits seminars, as well as the Classic’s famous Grand Tasting, the cornerstone of the weekend, which brings together hundreds of winemakers, distillers, and culinary experts from around the globe.
Lowcountry Tailgate: Where Smoke Meets Soul
The festival’s anchor event, Southern Living’s Lowcountry Tailgate, returns with its unbeatable mix of smoke, soul, and soundtrack. “WITH THE SOUTH’S BEST BARBECUE, A RED-HOT SOUTHERN BAND, AND A BREATHTAKING SETTING, THIS EVENT IS A TRUE CELEBRATION OF LOWCOUNTRY TAILGATING AND SOUTHERN CULTURE,” said Sid Evans, Southern Living’s Editor in Chief.
Set along the scenic Kiawah River, the evening features Emeril and EJ Lagasse, pitmaster Hector Garate, and a few surprises still under wraps. Expect bourbon, barbecue, and a crowd dressed somewhere between resort casual and “let’s see if this linen can survive pulled pork.”
Curated Experiences from the Best in Travel & Taste
Throughout the weekend, attendees will have access to intimate, editor-curated events designed by Jacqui Gifford, Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure.
“The city is renowned for its incredible dining and shopping scene,”
Jacqui Gifford
Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure
“Travel + Leisure is thrilled to partner with small businesses to offer special experiences to ticket holders.”
FAQ: Food & Wine Classic in Charleston 2025
Q1: When and where is the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston 2025?
A: The festival runs from November 14–16, 2025, across historic venues in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
Q2: Who will be appearing at the event?
A: Expect top culinary talent including Maneet Chauhan, Julia Coney, Tyler Florence, Emeril Lagasse, Gail Simmons, and more local and global icons.
Q3: When do tickets go on sale?
A: Tickets open May 15 at 12 p.m. ET at foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.
A Toast to the Taste of Tomorrow
The Food & Wine Classic in Charleston 2025 isn’t just an event — it’s an experience that blends culture, flavor, and connection. Whether you’re a chef, a wine lover, or just someone who appreciates good food and good company, this weekend promises to feed both appetite and soul.
So go ahead — plan that getaway, pack your appetite, and get ready to toast Charleston’s return to the culinary spotlight.
