Fête Rouge
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 6pm - 10pm
L’Auberge Casino & Resort – Grand Ballroom
The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society presents it's annual culinary celebration, Fête Rouge, taking place Thursday, August 27, 2026, at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge. A Tasting and Competition of Wine and Food.
Tickets Coming Spring 2026
The Fête That
Started it All
Known as one of Baton Rouge’s premier food and wine events, Fête Rouge brings together over 25 top restaurants and over 200 wines from around the world for an unforgettable evening of flavor, craftsmanship, and community spirit. Guests will enjoy culinary dishes, wine tastings, a wine pull plus a live DJ while supporting the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society’s mission of funding childhood nutrition and culinary education initiatives in the Baton Rouge Area.
The scene
See what happens when great food and wine meets a good purpose.
Past Winners
Browse our current and past Fête Rouge winners to see the incredible culinary talent that has graced our competition over the years. From best in show to category winners in seafood, meat, dessert, and Louisiana flavor, these chefs represent the best of Baton Rouge's dining scene.
2023
(Winner)
Chad Matrana
Ruffino's Restaurant
1st
2nd
3rd
Patrick Trahan
Darrell Harris
Austin Russell
The Gregory
Southern Fusion Catering
SoLou
1st
2nd
3rd
Jason Hebert
Van Pellegrin
Barrett Meeks
Tallulah
City Pork
Mansurs on the Boulevard
1st
2nd
3rd
Chad Matrana
Nicolas Palmer
Frederic Terluin
Ruffino's Restaurant
Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
1st
2nd
3rd
Savannah Casey
Barrett Meeks
Taylor Francies
Jubans
Mansurs on the Boulevard
Houmas House Plantation
2021
(Winner)
Reid Henderson
Tsunami
1st
2nd
3rd
Eric Sibley
Frederick Terluin
Joshua Hebert
18 Steak
SoLou
Roux 61
1st
2nd
3rd
Reid Henderson
Scott Dardenne
Jesus Arguelles
Tsunami
City Pork Highland
Red Lotus L'Auberge
1st
2nd
Kyle Hudson
Aaron Langlois
Beausoleil
Houmas House
1st
2nd
Savannah Casey
Daniel Cane
Ruffinos
Walk Ons
2019
(Winner)
Darrell Harris
Southern Fusion Catering
(Winner)
Leroy Harrison Jr.
Culinary Excellence
1st
2nd
3rd
Shawn Henderson
Jonathan Breaux
Theresa Albornoz
Renaissance Hotel
The Overpass Merchant
Gov't Taco
1st
2nd
3rd
Darrell Harris
Rey Atlas Bey
Daniel Santana
Southern Fusion Catering
City Pork Jefferson Brasserie & Bar
Bin 77
1st
2nd
3rd
Maddie Martin
Joshua Hebert
Nate Rouse
Houmas House
Roux 61
The Francis
1st
2nd
Leroy Harrison Jr.
Janel Rucker
Culinary Excellence
French Market Bistro
2017
(Winner)
Tracy Nguyen
Yellowtail Sashimi Tacos
Tsunami
(Winner)
Collin Fontenot
Pan-seared Scallops
Galatoire's Bistro
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Scott Varnadoe
Mary Fouchaux
Kade Ferache
Lava Cantina
MJ's Cafe
Juban's Restaurant
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Jourdan Fulbright
Celeste Gill
Y'zell Williamson
Cocha
Celeste Bistro
Capitol City Grill
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Tracy Nguyen
Collin Fontenot
Mark Reilly
Tsunami
Galatoire's Bistro
Stroube's Steakhouse
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Caleb Meloncon
Danny Santana
Colt Patin
French Market Bistro
Bin 77
Louisiana Culinary Institute
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Chris Motto
Jared Tees
Kelley McCann
Mansurs on the Boulevard
18 Steak
Kalurah Street Grill
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Allie Bookman
Janel Rucker
Kaila Kay
Cupcake Allie
French Market Bistro
Kalurah Street Grill
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