Mechelen Culinair
Top restaurants and starred chefs serve free-entry signature dishes in the town hall courtyard on the Grote Markt.
Leverage a prestigious culinary showcase to drive foot traffic, brand visibility for partner restaurants, and destination tourism to Mechelen.
- Behind-the-scenes chef interviews and signature dish spotlights
- User-generated content from attendees tasting Michelin-starred cuisine for free
- Destination guide: 'Eat like a local in Mechelen' featuring event participants
- Influencer takeovers from food bloggers and travel creators at the event
Mechelen Culinair is a three-day culinary festival set in the historic courtyard of City Hall, where chefs from Mechelen and surrounding areas showcase their creativity through one to three refined signature dishes . Portions are intentionally sized so visitors can sample across multiple restaurants, making for a broad culinary discovery journey . Admission is completely free . Brings together different top restaurants for a gastronomic weekend where chefs serve 1-3 signature dishes reflecting their kitchen's vision and identity Paired beverages include cocktails, mocktails, craft beer, or wine Unique historic courtyard setting with lively atmosphere Free entry; pay only for food and drinks consumed Suitable for ages 18+ Multiple participating restaurants from Mechelen and the region