Epicurean experiences,

reserved for those with global taste.

seasonally inspired food & wine expeditions

The Palatum is a traveling collective of epicures welcomed on seasonally inspired food & wine expeditions.

Travel alongside acclaimed tastemakers to the places that inspired their culinary journey, while savoring regional flavors from the rustic to the rare at revered temples of taste.

A Tasteful Journey

Each Palatum expedition tells a culinary tale of community, cuisine and culture. While traveling alongside our acclaimed Tastemakers, meet extraordinary individuals dedicated to preserving the gastronomic heritage of their home.

Travel with Fellow Gourmets

The Palatum brings together curious culinary travelers who share a common passion for slow food, wine, and global flavors. Our journeys are the ultimate gourmet getaway for those seeking to dive into the delectable with a traveling table of like-minded gastronomes.

Terroir In Every Bite

From acclaimed food experts and passionate winemakers to awarded chefs and accomplished artisans, each Palatum trip is a hyperlocal celebration of the terroir, highlighting the seasonal, the singular, and the scrumptious. We’ll explore the native food culture of a region to discover what defines these world class culinary destinations, while supporting the families who are keeping heritage food traditions thriving.

you'll learn from...

Renowned Chefs

From masters of haute-cuisine and vanguards of contemporary gastronomy to guardians of traditional cookery, you will relish all that is exciting in the world of food, while savoring covetable creations from notable chefs.

Winemakers

Explore the vineyards of boutique vintners producing handcrafted expressions of their family lands, and visit the cellars of iconic winemakers famed for their signature style, as you are welcomed to share their tales of the terroir and raise a glass to their ancient craft.

Culinary Artisans

Learn firsthand from artisans working to preserve their regional food traditions, while cultivating your epicurean knowledge with local culinary experts eager to share their gourmet insights.

the palatum experience

june 8 - 14, 2026

la dolce dolomiti with chef karen akunowicz

Group Size: 14

Join renowned Chef/Owner Karen Akunowicz for a gastronomic getaway through the alpine farmsteads, emerald orchards and terraced vineyards of Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige. Together we will savor the mountain inspired fare and terroir to table traditions of this enchanting epicurean paradise of Italia’s far north, from canederli to cajinci and smokey Speck to Spätzle.

October 4 - 9, 2026

Autumn in Provence

Group Size: 14

Between lavender fields, golden vines and hilltop villages, autumn in Provence unfurls like a slow, generous meal rooted in terroir, craft and timeless art de vivre. Join us for a six-day sojourn through the Luberon and the Alpilles, where market mornings, cellar tastings and lingering dinners follow the rhythm of the Provençal harvest. In the company of local hosts and world renowned makers, you’ll savor rosé, olive oil and garden-driven cuisine in settings where intimacy and understated elegance feel entirely natural.

October 11 - 17, 2026

Sicily Vine to Table

Group Size: 14

Where ancient vines, glowing markets and countryside kitchens invite you into the heart of Sicilian flavor. Southeastern Sicily is a land shaped by sun, sea, and centuries of culinary ritual. Autumn settles here with a warm, generous light, softening vineyard rows and filling the orchards with fragrance. Over seven days, we follow the island’s gastronomic path from vine to table, tasting wines born from mineral-rich soils, preparing dishes rooted in heritage, and wandering Baroque towns whose honey-colored stone seems to hold the heat of centuries. Guided by makers who carry memory in their craft, this journey reveals Sicily as a place where flavor is inseparable from landscape, where recipes echo the past and each shared table becomes a story of land, lineage, and the quiet poetry of rural life.

October 25 - 31, 2026

Culinary Soul of Andalucia

Group Size: 16

Andalusian soul through an epicurean lens: from hacienda courtyards & flamenco filled nights to seaside mercados, sherry bodegas & sun drenched plazas. Join us for an intimate journey through southern Spain, where we will cook in a countryside hacienda, wander the markets of Cádiz, taste our way through the Sherry Triangle, unwind in historic baths and linger over tapas in Sevilla. Over seven days together, we will meet artisans, savor seasonal Andalusian cuisine and share slow, convivial meals that reveal the region’s true culinary heart, one course at a time.

a taste of the experience

“Such thoughtful detail was put into the curation of this travel experience! On my own, I could not have assembled the depth of experience we received via Palatum. From pick-up to drop-off we were extremely well-cared for and the local enrichment exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Thank you! We have beautiful memories of our time in Portugal.”

"The opportunity to share such an intimate experience with our regulars at Heirloom — exploring where my partner’s family comes from was a memorable experience that I’ll never forget. Thank you to The Palatum for facilitating a stellar experience from start to end."

“The trip was amazing! We really enjoyed all of the curated experiences. Every day was a new and wonderful adventure. Both Monica, the tour guide, and Joey were experts in the local culture and food.”

"Traveling to Sicily with our group in the fall of 2021 was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. We learned so much about the history, the foods and the wines on this stunning volcanic island. I knew I would love and identify with Sicily and it is the truth."

“Made in Mallorca was our second Palatum trip. The Palatum represents the best in curated culinary and cultural experiences.”

"Being a Tastemaker, at first, seemed almost daunting. All I’ve ever known was food. 'That can’t be nearly enough' I thought. Thank you to The Palatum for creating a culinary journey that both reminisced and inspired…all I needed to do was enjoy and discover, accompanied by all my new friends, everything that Portugal had to offer."

"Travelling with The Palatum group to the magical region of Piemonte this fall was one of the greatest culinary adventures of my life. The experiences with farmers was an absolute education involving, grapes, rice, hazelnuts, livestock, and much more. I was left feeling inspired, humbled, and honored to be part of such an incredible journey. A magnificent experience that I will never forget and will continue to tell others about for the rest of my life. As a chef for many years, and a food lover for my whole life, it was truly remarkable."

curate your own experience

Are you an organization looking to create a custom epicurean adventure? Are you an individual looking for a private group trip?

In Support of the

James Beard Foundation

On a quest to celebrate culture and cuisine, to make life more delicious and diverse, we believe in organizations who seek to empower.

James Beard Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Programs foster a meaningful dialogue about how to encourage entrepreneurship and advance the next generation of women in food.

5% net proceeds from each Palatum journey supports the JPF Women’s Leadership Programs.