Pairing Sensations

The combination of food and wine works like an orchestra, composing a pleasing symphony. Chefs and Sommeliers are the mastermind behind every pairing sensation, staging the flavor of food and beverages to dance on your palate. The collaboration deserves an opportunity to shine, and here we present to you, Pairing Sensations.

Theme of This Year: Asian Confluence

Pairing Sensations this year promotes Asian culinary traditions and beverage cultures, aiming to remind everyone of Hong Kong’s special role by bringing Asian values together through pairing. The programme highlights how flavours, aromas, textures and most importantly, cultural values from different parts of Asia can complement, contrast and elevate one another, moving beyond conventional “rules” of pairing to showcase more nuanced approaches that reflect contemporary dining culture. The Chinese subtitle 「賞酒嚐味饌選：亞韻共饗」 underlines a focus on discerning appreciation of both drinks and dishes, and on sharing the refined “Asian resonance” of these combinations with participants and guests.

Award Ceremony

Date:	3 September 2026 (Thur)
Time:	3:30pm – 5:00pm
Venue:	Main Stage at Hall 5F, HKCEC

Application Requirement

Participants’ pairing must include one dish and one beverage with basic information required on the application form.
A maximum of 4 entries can be submitted per submission.

Application Deadline: 7 August, 2026