Taste of Tennis Returns To The Desert With Local Culinary Talent, Tennis Stars and Lifestyle Moments in March
The premier tennis, culinary, and lifestyle event series, Taste of Tennis returns to the desert on Monday, March 2, 2026. The event will take place at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering guests the opportunity to mingle with tennis stars, insiders and celebrities, while enjoying premium hospitality experiences.
This year’s player attendance will be shared via @tasteoftennis. Previous Taste of Tennis participants have included notable names like Qinwen Zheng, Alexander Zverev, Lorenzo Musetti, Elena Rybakina, Learner Tien, Belinda Bencic, Flavio Cobolli, Sloane Stephens, Nick Kyrgios, Iga Swiatek, Holger Rune, Diana Shnaider, Gael Monfils, Emma Navarro, Elina Svitolina, and many others.
Hosting the evening and blending the excitement of tennis with the finest cuisine of Indian Wells is former ATP player and Tennis Channel commentator, Nick Monroe. Guests will enjoy delectable cuisine, signature cocktails, and live music from DJ Danny Castillo.
This year’s all-star culinary line-up is led by celebrity chef Angelo Sosa. Bringing more than 25 years of experience, Chef Sosa has worked with some of the industry’s most renowned restaurateurs, including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Alain Ducasse, Stephen Starr, and Masaharu Morimoto. He was also a fan favorite on Bravo’s hit show, “Top Chef,” appearing on multiple seasons.
Joining Chef Sosa are 14 local chefs from across the Coachella Valley, each offering a unique culinary experience. Participating chefs include Omar Salinas (Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas), Susan Feniger (Alice B. + Pacha Mamas), Charissa Farley-Hay (Owner) and Trilby Tatro (Wildest Restaurant + Bar), Nestor Ruiz (Jake’s Palm Springs), Eric Stenberg (Kestrel – A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge), Marissa Hermer (Owner) & Ivo Filho (Bar Issi), Andie Hubka (Cork & Fork), Gina Mallano (YES PLEASE), Jonathan Ungo (BaBaLoo Lounge), Gladis Lizarraga (TRIO), Tom Allen (Gelato Granucci), and Jonathan Moreno (MI CULTURA), Michael Klicos (Rockwood Grill Restaurant + and Aquafer 65 Sushi Bar).
Sponsors & Partners include BOSS, Segafredo, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Clos du Bois, World of Hyatt, Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas, City of Indian Wells and VOSS.
Tickets to the event are $250 + fees. Sponsorship and group hospitality packages are also available – please email info@aysworld.com.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit here and follow @tasteoftennis on social media for updates.
