Big Queer Food Fest's Grand Tasting Day2: Drag Brunch Edition!

We’re back for Day 2 of the delicious, dynamic heart of Big Queer Food Fest, presented by Food Network—join us for another round of tasting, sipping, dancing, and serving, featuring an all-new lineup of queer chefs, mixologists, bakers, and culinary creatives from across the country.

We're serving up brunch vibes for a whole new culinary ballgame. Plus a HUGE roster of incredible queens performing will make this a full-blown Drag Brunch celebration, the biggest EVER!!

Enjoy all new DJs, legendary talent, and sickening surprise guests.

Expect bold bites, flowing cocktails, fabulous performances, surprise moments, and the same unbeatable energy. Whether you’re coming back for seconds or joining for the first time, Sunday’s Grand Tasting brings the party.

Chefs & Culinary Creatives:

• Dara Yu (MasterChef Winner, rising star)

• Karen Akunowicz of Bar Volpe

• Michele Ragussis of Gedney Farm

• Renee Touponce of The Port of Call

• Jon Kung (cookbook author, TikTok star, and Detroit-based chef reimagining Chinese-American food)

• Charming Gardner by Tiffani Faison

• Edy Massih of Edy’s Grocer (cookbook author)

• Zac Young (Food Network favorite, creator of the viral PieCaken, and judge on Halloween Baking Championship)

• Rob Gonzalez (Spring Baking Championship finalist; Fuji at Wink & Nod, Nuveaux Patisserie)

• Ben Sidell of Sweetboy (celebrated pastry chef, formerly of Saltie Girl)

• Max Ritcey of Ritcey East

• Meghan Vaughan of Rare Steakhouse

• Tatiana Rosana of Para Maria

• Mai Nguyen of Coje Group

• Nick Peters Bond

• Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman

• Guac Estrada

• Justin Burke (chef, writer, and host of Just a Taste—a dinner party series and storytelling platform)

• Aquitaine (South End classic serving modern French bistro fare)

Sips & Spirits:

• Supergay Spirits

• Rhodium – Rhode Island Spirits

• Dorchester Brewing

• Absolut

• Cod’r

• Boston Brewing

Drag Brunch Performances Featuring:

• Jujubee (Host, Drag Race icon)

• Abby Cummings

• Raquel Blake

• A Woman Named Carlos

• Gigi Glam

• Stef Anya

• Patty Bourrée

Books & Signings, Powered by All She Wrote Books:

Meet & greets and signings with:

• Rob Gonzalez

• Jon Kung

General Admission – Includes access to the full tasting experience with unlimited bites and sips, with a 1pm entry.

Early Access – An extra hour of fun, get more time to sip, sample, eat, and mingle by a full hour, starting at 12pm.

VIP – Be the first to enter, enjoying everything before the crowd and the full party hits, enjoy an exclusive lounge with delectable VIP-only chefs and bites, plus bonus cocktail moments.

Before attending a BQFF event, please check out our code of conduct. Tl;dr we're here for a joyful, beautiful good time! We encourage self-expression, inclusivity, and positivity. We will not tolerate intolerance, voilence, or agression.

Full-sized beverages will be available for purchase.

All ages welcome. Booze is reserved for 21+ with ID.

Host or Publisher Big Queer Food Fest