The Gathering
Hands Please is an invitation-only gathering celebrating the people, stories, and spirit behind hospitality.

On October 20, 2026, in Nashville, chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality leaders, food media, and culinary tastemakers will come together on the eve of the Michelin Guide South Ceremony for an evening built around connection, recognition, and the people who make dining extraordinary.

Following its debut in Asheville, Hands Please returns with two exclusive chef-hosted experiences, bringing together some of the South’s most influential culinary voices in an intimate setting designed to spark meaningful conversation and lasting connections.

The evening continues with an after-party at International Market, extending the celebration late into the night with some of Nashville’s most celebrated culinary talent.

More than a dinner, Hands Please is a gathering of the people shaping the future of American hospitality.