Heritage Resorts & Golf in Mauritius is inviting curious travellers and connoisseurs of fine dining on a sensory journey through the Indian Ocean. Through its newly unveiled culinary calendar, the Mauritian hotel group asserts, with both elegance and ambition, its commitment to placing gastronomy at the heart of the guest experience, turning every stay into an unforgettable gastronomic immersion.
Designed as an ode to flavours, sharing, and craftsmanship, this exceptional programme unfolds throughout the year with carefully orchestrated monthly events. Renowned Michelin-starred chefs, distinguished winemakers, passionate artisans, and emerging talents will take turns bringing Heritage Awali, Heritage Le Telfair, and the fine-dining restaurant Le Château de Bel Ombre alive with culinary brilliance. Across the seasons, daring creations, innovative food and wine pairings, and memorable oenological experiences will compose a refined and inspired gastronomic repertoire.
Each month will offer a unique encounter between terroirs, cultures, and expertise.
UNMISSABLE HIGHLIGHTS
Among the year’s standout events, the Semaine Île Bourbon in May celebrates Réunion Island’s culinary heritage with emblematic recipes and signature products. Early August sees Sommelier Week, which honours the subtle art of food and wine pairing, while the Chocolate Festival from 15–21 June delights lovers of sweets and chocolate creations.
The Sustainable Gastronomy Week, Heritage Resorts & Golf ’s flagship culinary festival, returns for its fifth edition from 5–11 October, highlighting the brand’s commitment to responsible cuisine, local producers, and sustainable practices.
FEAST OF FLAVOURS
Danish chef Jakob Mielcke of the Michelin starred Mielcke & Hurtigkarl in Copenhagen will immerse guests in Nordic cuisine, where minimalism, aesthetics, and sustainability intertwine with finesse. His creations will be served on 13 October at Heritage Le Telfair and 15 October at Château de Bel Ombre. Belgian chef Jacques Barnachon of Le Coq aux Champs will extend the season with contemporary, heartfelt terroir cuisine, faithful to his roots.
Beyond chef residencies, the Heritage 2026 culinary calendar offers a rich schedule of events. Wine dinners, collaborations between chefs and winemakers, tastings of grand crus, and visits to exceptional vineyards will enrich the experience throughout the year.
The year concludes with the festive season, featuring signature menus crafted by French Michelin-starred chef Laurent Lemal and pastry chef Julie Lemal. Together, they will create a complete culinary experience, blending tradition and creativity, where each dish tells a story and becomes a moment of shared joy. In the warm, elegant surroundings of Bel Ombre, these festive events will bring to a close a year dedicated to excellence, conviviality, and pleasure.
With the 2026 culinary calendar, Heritage Resorts & Golf confirms its status as a must visit gastronomic destination in the Indian Ocean. The programme embodies a vision of living, worldly cuisine, deeply rooted in local terroirs and seasons, and designed as a holistic, immersive experience.
“Gastronomy is, above all, about sharing, respect for the product, and human connection. Through the 2026 culinary calendar, we aimed to create far more than a series of events: a true platform for exchange between chefs, producers, winemakers, and guests. Every residency, every dinner, is designed as a genuine moment of sharing, where excellence serves emotion and pleasure,” says Dominique Grel, General Manager of Heritage Le Telfair, and the driving force behind this ambitious culinary vision.
Whilst Jérôme Carlier, General Manager of Heritage Awali and a key figure in this culinary initiative, says: “Gastronomy and wine have the unique power to create lasting memories. At Heritage Awali, we are committed to offering accessible, sincere, and deeply convivial experiences, where every pairing and every encounter tells a story. This culinary calendar is an invitation to celebrate pleasure, discovery, and generosity in a spirit of authentic sharing.”
Head to the Heritage Resorts website for bookings and further information, or view the full Culinary Calendar here.
