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Epicurean Weekend Experience


  • Madison Beach Hotel 94 West Wharf Road Madison, CT, 06443 United States (map)

Madison Beach Hotel and Curio Collection by Hilton are bringing together top Curio Collection chefs for one weekend of epicurean indulgence. It promises to be the social event of the season - a three-day exclusive experience featuring three of the top chefs behind some of the hottest restaurants and hotels within Curio Collection by Hilton.

Come for the weekend and indulge in a two night stay at the beachfront Madison Beach Hotel in Madison, CT, which includes interactive culinary showcases with our featured chefs and spirits expert, nightly receptions, live entertainment, and a five course dining experience with wine pairings. 

Top Chefs
Chef Sean Carney from The Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Chef Gonzalo Rivera from El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Chef Brian McBride from Siren at The Darcy Washington, D.C., Curio Collection by Hilton
Chef Anessa Cameron from The Diplomat beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

Events: 
Friday, September 28: Meet & Greet Cocktail Reception, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
Taste creations by each chef during this cocktail reception. Meet the Chefs. Sip cocktails created by our Spirits Expert. Under the stars on the lawn, adjacent to the Long Island Sound. Live Music. 

Saturday, September 29: 
Shoreline Aviation Excursions, limited to 24 guests 
Culinary Showcase, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Expand your epicurean knowledge. Learn a new culinary technique by our Top Chefs. Experience a whiskey guided tasting with our Spirits Expert. Each chef/expert will teach three culinary showcase tutorials. Available for all guests, each experience will be limited to a set number of guests. Guests have the opportunity to attend up to three showcases. 

Free Time for Recreation Activities | Excursion to explore Madison, 12 - 7 p.m. 

Private Book Signing with Jacques Pepin, 2 p.m. 
Weekend Package includes exclusive book signing with Chef Jacques Pepin at R. J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT

Dinner Experience, 7:00 p.m.
The day culminates with a cocktail reception, followed by a five course dinner with signature chef created plates. Each course will be paired with a complementing wine. Dinner ends with desserts and cordials. Live Music.

Sunday, September 30: 
Continental Breakfast, at your leisure
Annual Harvest Festival 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Rooms Packages includes exclusive book signing with Jacques Pepin at R.J.Julia Booksellers 

Click here to book the weekend package. Limited tickets for the Saturday Evening Dinner Experience will be available via EventBrite and Facebook Events.

Earlier Event: September 28
Southington Apple Harvest Festival
Later Event: September 30
Sunday Brunch Cruise