The Kitchen Table

Good Food & Good Conversation”

Presented by Gordon Food Service and Hartford Steam Boiler

The Best of Hartford’s Food & Cocktail Scene – Live at the Festival 

An Interactive Showcase of Culinary Talent, Mixology, and Live Art

The Kitchen Table Stage at Hartford Taste is an immersive, experiential showcase celebrating Hartford’s vibrant food and drink scene. This one-of-a-kind experience brings together Executive Chefs, Top Bartenders, and Artists for an engaging and interactive live event designed to spotlight Hartford’s talent, creativity, and hospitality.

Guests will witness live cooking and cocktail-making demonstrations —all while experiencing a live art installation that captures the essence of Hartford Taste. Learn more than just cooking and mixing…who are these talents that make Hartford their home.

This is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and culture.

  • The Foundry

    June 6 @ 5:00PM

    Chef Jeff Lizotte and Bartender Chelsea will be lighting things up onstage!

  • Max Downtown

    Saturday, June 7 @ 5:00PM

    Chef Chris Sheehan and Bartender…

  • Carbones

    June 6 @ 7:00PM

    Chef Vinnie Carbone and Bartender…

  • Fire By Forge

    Pastry Chef Karrigan and Bartender…

  • RAW

    Chef Xavier Santiago and Bartender…

  • BEARS BBQ

    Chef Jamie and Bartender

2024 SPONSORS

All this fun and entertainment is made possible thanks to the Hartford Taste Founding Sponsors. We couldn’t do this without their generous support!