Dolce & Salato Fest sets NYC event for Italian chefs, food brands and buyers

Dolce & Salato Fest will take over New York on Nov. 12, 2026, with live culinary demos, Italian food and wine exhibitors, and networking for industry professionals and the public. Organizers say the B2B event is designed to connect chefs, restaurateurs, buyers and entrepreneurs around Made in Italy products and services.

Why it matters: - Dolce & Salato Fest is aiming to be a one-stop marketplace for Italian food and beverage brands, chefs and industry buyers. - The event is designed to connect exhibitors with professionals looking for products, equipment, consulting and partnerships across the foodservice industry. - Organizers say the fest also gives small brands and entrepreneurs a platform to reach customers and grow in the U.S. market.

What happened: - Dolce & Salato Fest announced its next B2B event for Nov. 12, 2026, in New York City. - The event is open to both the public and industry professionals. - Ticket holders will be able to watch daylong culinary demonstrations featuring New York-area Italian chefs and restaurateurs. - The fest will spotlight Italian food, wine, liqueurs, coffees and artisan goods under one roof. - More information is available on the official event website.

The details: - The event is positioned as a platform for brands tied to “Made in Italy” products and services. - Organizers say exhibitors and attendees can meet chefs, restaurateurs, beverage professionals, pastry professionals, buyers and decision-makers. - The event is also pitched to store owners looking to open a shop or upgrade existing offerings. - Featured solutions include equipment, design services, consulting and access to industry experts. - Founder and co-director Sabrina Mancin said the exhibitor group reflects high standards of professionalism and dependable customer service. - The demo stage will be led by Dame Amy Riolo, who is the master of ceremonies. - Riolo is an award-winning chef, author of 26 books and a Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy. - The demo lineup includes Chef Ciro Iovine of Song e Napule, Chef Massimo Laveglia and Chef Nick Baglivo of L’Industrie, Chef Roberto Caporuscio of Keste Pizza, Food Network Chopped Champion Chef Rob Cervoni and pastry chef Cologero Taibi. - Attendees will also be able to meet Mancin at the event. - Organizers said the demo schedule will be released later.

Between the lines: - The fest is trying to merge consumer appeal with trade-show utility. - The focus on small brands and family legacies suggests the event is as much about storytelling as it is about sales. - Co-director Marco Cattaneo said the event has become a network where chefs and entrepreneurs can exchange ideas and form partnerships. - Co-director Gianluca Rivizzigno said the goal is to help Italian-rooted visionaries achieve commercial success by showcasing culinary excellence.

What's next: - Organizers plan to unveil the full demonstration schedule later. - Exhibitors can provide invitation codes to VIP guests so they can register and attend for free. - Tickets, exhibitor information and attendance details are available through the event website. - Members of the press can request interviews at amy@amyriolo.com.

The bottom line: - Dolce & Salato Fest is packaging Italian cuisine, trade networking and product discovery into a single New York event for both consumers and industry insiders.