ChefDance Social: The Sundance Dinner Series of Legends to Have on Your Radar

Park City, UT · January 13, 2026. Sundance week in Park City has its own rhythm: films, late-night conversations, pop-ups that feel here for a moment, and the few experiences that consistently become part of the culture. ChefDance Social sits in that last category, a culinary-driven concept tied closely to the Sundance season, built around the idea that food can be a main event, not just a pregame.

This year, that energy is packaged into what ChefDance calls its Dinner Series of Legends, a 10-night run from January 22–31, 2026, with a rotating lineup of chefs and themed dinners.

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A Sundance Staple, Built Around Food and Culture

ChefDance describes itself as the “biggest culinary feast during the Sundance Film Festival,” operating for ten consecutive nights with culinary moments curated by top celebrity chefs. While housed within the same building as The Marquis Park City, ChefDance Social takes place in its own dedicated space below, a separate venue with its own atmosphere, layout, and experience.

That positioning matters, because it’s the difference between a normal reservation and an experience that’s designed to feel like part of Sundance’s wider cultural map, food, people, and the social afterglow all in one night.

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The ChefDance Dinner Series of Legends

Dates: January 22–31, 2026
Format (as listed): Lounge at 6 PM, Dinner at 7 PM

Here’s the official themed lineup ChefDance is promoting this season (with the chefs attached):

• American Classic Night — Chef Stephanie Izard (Jan 22 & 23)
• Night of Michelin Star — Chef Adam Sobel (Jan 24 & 25)
• Asian Fusion Night — Chef Viet Pham (Jan 26 & 27)
• Legendary Italian Night — Chef Rocco DiSpirito (Jan 28 & 29)
• A Mexican Affair To Remember — Chef Claudette Zepeda (Jan 30 & 31)

ChefDance lists tickets at $175 for these dinners and notes a four-course prix fixe structure with alcohol and gratuity not included (and that tickets are non-refundable).

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Why This One Hits Different

A lot of Sundance week experiences are either:

• ultra-private and hard to access, or
• high-volume and forgettable

ChefDance’s approach is different: it’s programmed. The themes give each night its own identity, and the rotating chef roster makes it feel less like “one event repeated” and more like a series of distinct moments across the festival window.

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Why It’s on Our Radar

ChefDance Social earns attention because it’s not trying to be everything in Park City, it’s built for a specific moment in the season, when the city is full of people looking for experiences with actual cultural weight.

If your idea of Sundance week includes more than screenings, if you care about food, atmosphere, and being in rooms where the city’s energy is concentrated, the Dinner Series of Legends is one to know about.

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Editor’s Note

ChefDance programming is tied to the Sundance season and scheduled events. Details, availability, and formats can vary — check the official ChefDance schedule for the most current info.

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