Media Application
Welcome to the Chicago Gourmet 2026 Media Application. Thank you for your interest!
If you would like to attend Chicago Gourmet as a journalist, please complete the media application form below for event access. The form must be completed in full and submitted by August 28, 2026. Questions may be directed to IRA@kinshipcompany.com.
Due to the intimate nature and high attendance of Chicago Gourmet, media credentials are limited to one per person. Credentials will be issued based on story assignments and previous event coverage on a per-case basis. Submission of this application does not guarantee access to the event.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:
Chicago Gourmet’s signature events will take place September 23–27, 2026, on the Harris Theater Rooftop at Millennium Park (205 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602), with additional events happening at various venues in the weeks leading up to the main weekend.
Gourmet Tailgate
Presenting Sponsor: COUNTRY Financial
Sunday, September 13 | 11:30 am-3:00 pm
Utopian Tailgate
Global Stage Dinner
Presenting Sponsor: Square
Wednesday, September 23 | 6-9PM
Pritzker Pavilion Stage
Asian Night Market
Presenting Sponsors:
Wednesday, September 23 | 6:30-9:30PM
Zhou B Art Center
Tacos & Tequila
Presenting Sponsors: Square & US Foods
Thursday, September 24 | 6-9PM
Harris Theater Rooftop
Somm Sessions
Presenting Sponsor: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Friday, September 25 | 12-2PM
Adalina Italian
Hamburger Hop
Presenting Sponsors: Home Grown Program supported by Sysco, DoorDash, and Miller Lite
Friday, September 25 | 6-9PM
Harris Theater Rooftop
Grand Cru
Presenting Sponsor: UnitedHealthcare®
Saturday, September 26 | Session 1: 2-5PM, Session 2: 7-10PM
Harris Theater Rooftop
Rise & Shine Gourmet
Presenting Sponsors: COUNTRY Financial, Performance Foodservice, and UNOX
Sunday, September 27 | 12-3PM
Harris Theater Rooftop
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Reach out directly to IRA@kinshipcompany.com for onsite interview requests.