Queer food spaces are sizzling, and they’re serving up more than just meals. From bourbon-soaked food tours to cookbooks bursting with bold flavors and groundbreaking events, the LGBTQ+ food scene is thriving across the U.S. and beyond. Hungry yet? Here’s a sampling of the tours, events, and chefs putting queer food culture movement front and center.
Pride Plates
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
What to Expect: A walking food tour through The Highlands, Louisville’s gayborhood. Pride Plates is hosted by Louisville Food Tours, this $159 experience serves up a taste of the city’s culinary roots and a dash of LGBTQ+ history. Collaborating with Queer Kentucky and local archives, the tour highlights amazing eats (hello, bourbon cocktails!) and iconically queer spaces. It’s one of only two queer-themed food tours in the U.S.—so yes, it’s worth it.
Queer Food Foundation (QFF)
Queer Food Foundation was born in 2020 amidst the pandemic, QFF has championed queer food justice while combatting food insecurity in Black queer and trans communities. With $80,000 raised for programming and support, their “Queer All Year” initiative continues to educate and celebrate the queer food culture movement. Pro tip? Keep an eye on their Instagram for collabs with heavyweights like the James Beard Foundation.
Queer Food Conference
When: May 1–3, 2026
Where: Montreal, Quebec
The Queer Food Conference is basically the Oscars of queer food, featuring discussions on everything from LGBTQ+ farming to cookbook writing. Love books? Mark your calendar because Queers at the Table, a colorful illustrated guide inspired by the conference, drops this October. Hot tip? It’s already available for pre-order!
Spotlight on Queer Chefs
- Chef Karen Akunowicz (Crave: Bold Recipes That Make You Want Seconds): A James Beard Award winner serving Northern Italian deliciousness at her Boston spot, Fox & the Knife. P.S. her pasta kits are iconic.
- Chef Kristen Kish (Accidentally on Purpose): Ever wanted to know the life of a queer, globe-trotting Top Chef winner Her memoir overflows with stories and inspiration. Don’t miss it.
- Chef Susan Feniger (Forked Documentary): From the Food Network’s heyday (Two Hot Tamales) to opening ground-breaking queer-owned restaurants, Feniger’s inspiring career gets the screen time it deserves.
The Original PieCaken by Zac Young
Pastry chef Zac Young took the “extra” vibes of queer culture to the next level with the PieCaken. Think layers of pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and spice cake embraced by cinnamon buttercream, topped with apple pie filling. You can literally order this decadent masterpiece to your doorstep via Goldbelly—for every occasion that needs a little fabulousness.
Plan Your Next Culinary Queer Experience
Whether you’re exploring Louisville’s flavor-infused streets, championing inclusivity with QFF, or drooling over the PieCaken for your Pride party, one thing is clear: queer food culture is more than a vibe. It’s a movement. Bookmark this list and make your next foodie adventure an LGBTQ+ celebration.
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This article was originally written by Dana Piccoli and published on Stacker.com. It has been edited by the fagabond team for fagabond.com.