limited seats available.
event overview
six days in Emilia-Romagna
Capitano and Friends brings celebrated chefs together for six unforgettable days of shared tables, hands-on cooking, and countryside excursions at Palazzo di Varignana, with every dollar raised supporting Tend the Table Foundation.
Guests will experience the food culture of Emilia-Romagna through exclusive access to renowned chefs, local artisans, farms, and vineyards. From a chef-led exploration of Bologna and interactive cooking workshops to regional tastings and intimate dinners, the week offers a rare opportunity to connect with the people, flavors, and traditions of the region, culminating in a spectacular celebratory gala.
dates
October 16–21, 2026
location
Palazzo di Varignana, Bologna, Italy
benefiting
tend the table foundation
chef Stefano Secchi
THE CAPITANO
As Capitano, Chef Secchi leads this year’s journey through Emilia-Romagna, inviting fellow chefs and friends to travel alongside him in support of the farmers, land, and traditions that make it all possible.
and friends
chef davide palluda, Chef Nozomu Abe & Chef Wylie Dufresne
tend the table
The Mission
At Tend the Table Foundation, we believe that good things — like food, land, and community — are meant to be tended with care. Inspired by the philosophy to do good and be good, we support farmers, honor the rhythm of the land, and invest in education and research that connect people to where their food begins.
do good. be good.
