Film Festival 2026
Film Inspired Dinners
Join us for these one-of-a-kind dinner experiences that seamlessly blends the magic of cinema with the artistry of gastronomy. Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory experience where each delectable course is a culinary masterpiece inspired by films appearing at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Dinner Inspired By: SWEET STÖRY
A sweet story on many levels, this is the tale of the love affair between Meg Ray, owner of the San Francisco Bay Area Miette pastry empire, and the magical Café Truten, which opens for a brief eight-week window in summer on Sweden’s remote Baltic Sea island of Rödlöga. Through the relationship, Meg rediscovers lost joy,... Read More
Dinner Inspired by: THE GOLDEN SPURTLE
Nestled deep in the Scottish Highlands, porridge-makers of global renown descend upon the small town of Carrbridge every year to compete in a legendary cooking tournament to determine who can make the best bowl of slow-cooked oats in the world. Their prize? The illustrious Golden Spurtle. In this endearing,amusing, and... Read More
Dinner Inspired by: HELLO BETTY
With humor, heart, and universal resonance, Hello Betty recounts the true story of Emmi Creola (Sarah Spale), the visionary advertising pioneer who created the Swiss culinary icon Betty Bossi in 1956—a fictional figure who went on to become a household name across generations and language regions in Switzerland. What began as a... Read More
Dinner Inspired by: SPICES AND LIES
In this endearing culture-clash dramedy filled with mouthwatering comestibles, Franco-Algerian chef Mehdi has trouble balancing his dual heritage. When he’s with his widowed mother Fatima, a traditional housewife, he must play the perfect Arab son. That means hiding his relationship with French girlfriend Léa and his passion... Read More
Dinner Inspired by: ITALIAN WANNABE
What’s a good meal without people to share it with? Through several trips to Italy, chef Bill Disselhorst discovered a love and appreciation for Italian culture. Eager to bring that sense of belonging back home to South Pasadena, Disselhorst opened Fiore Market Cafe with his wife Anne, and built a vibrant community of... Read More