World’s Best Restaurants Collaborate at One of the World’s 50 Best Hotels – Four Seasons at The Surf Club Welcomes Once Upon a Kitchen with Massimo Bottura, Virgilio Martínez and Marco Calenzo

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, in collaboration with GR8 Experience, announces Once Upon a Kitchen at The Surf Club on May 2, 2025, during Miami’s prestigious race weekend. This extraordinary dining event brings together culinary legends headlined by Massimo Bottura, the mastermind behind Osteria Francescana (named The World’s Best Restaurant in 2016 and 2018), and Virgilio Martínez, the visionary chef of Central (named The World’s Best Restaurant in 2023). Bottura, known for his artistic reinterpretation of Italian cuisine, and Martínez, celebrated for his groundbreaking exploration of Peruvian biodiversity, will lead an unforgettable evening that merges their creative genius alongside Marco Calenzo, the acclaimed Florentine chef of Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club (honoured as Gambero Rosso's Best Chef of the Year 2023). Bottura, who recently opened his latest restaurant, Torno Subito in Miami, will also be joined by his talented chef Bernardo Paladini and his team.

Once Upon a Kitchen promises not only exceptional food but an opportunity to experience culinary artistry at its finest - an event where innovation and tradition converge, and where every dish tells a story. The evening will begin with cocktails in the palm-fringed Champagne Bar, setting the tone for a glamorous and convivial night together. Guests will then enjoy a meticulously crafted multi-course dinner within The Surf Club’s storied original ballroom, this year’s stunning location. Throughout the evening, guests will have the unique opportunity to engage with these illustrious chefs, discovering the inspiration behind each dish while hearing more of their momentous journeys and culinary philosophies, making for a truly memorable night that combines passion, creativity and world-class gastronomy.

"We are thrilled to host Once Upon a Kitchen during such an exciting time in Miami,” says Daniela Trovato, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. “It’s a true honour to offer such an extraordinary experience that not only showcases exceptional cuisine but also fosters meaningful connections with these icons of the culinary world. This special evening is a reflection of our ethos to provide unforgettable experiences for our guests and community."

The event will be held on May 2, 2025, beginning with a cocktail hour at 7:00 pm, followed by a six-course dinner at 8:00 pm. With limited availability, tickets are priced at USD 2,500 per person and can be reserved by contacting experience@gr8-group.com.

About GR8 Experience

Founded in 2011, GR8 Experience is the leading international agency providing access to unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Through the highest level of service and a worldwide network of partners, GR8 brings the most ambitious dreams and projects to life, leveraging connections with leaders in the worlds of fashion, sports, entertainment and travel to turn dreams into reality. Led by CEO and Co-Founder Barnabas Carrega, GR8 creates tailored experiences for its international clientele - whether it’s enjoying private access to some of the world’s most important cultural institutions like the Vatican and the Louvre, gaining behind the scenes access to the most important sporting events in the world, or accessing events not available to the public, GR8’s motto is, “Dream it or Live it,” enticing discerning clients to experience that which is inaccessible.  Based in Miami, but with offices worldwide. For more information or to inquire about experiences, click here and follow @thegr8experience on Instagram.