On 5th October, the 2021 list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be revealed in a live countdown on stage and broadcast simultaneously across 50 Best’s digital channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

A full programme of gastronomic activity on the ground in the host region, including significant regular events such as thought-leadership forum #50BestTalks and the Chefs’ Feast, will complement the gala awards. Key moments will also be accessible via digital media to ensure all those unable to join in person do not miss out.

The gala awards ceremony will be hosted at the impressive and acronym-friendly Flanders Meeting & Convention Center Antwerp (FMCCA). For those less familiar with the geography of lowland Europe, Antwerp is a historic port city in Flanders, which is the Flemish-speaking northern region of Belgium. Antwerp is most famous for art, fashion, design and diamonds, but it also boasts a highly discerning culinary culture. Visitors to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants events will have the opportunity to explore the wider region of Flanders, which is home to premium food and drink producers as well as some the finest restaurants in Europe, making it something of a hidden foodie hotspot. All events will be prepared with the health security of attendees as the foremost priority and will be subject to international travel protocols and government guidelines. 50 Best is optimistic that the ongoing vaccine rollout will enable as many people as possible to meet together safely in Antwerp.