2026 Culinary Affair

A Celebration of Des Moines Area Chefs, Fine Wine & Cuisine

April 12, 2026

The Des Moines Embassy Club

666 Grand Ave., 34th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309

5:30pm

Join us at the Des Moines Embassy Club for the Culinary Affair, a seven-course, wine-paired dining experience featuring some of Iowa’s most talented chefs and sweeping views of downtown—where every course is elevated.

Individual and group seating available*

We try to accommodate seating requests, however – only those who purchase sponsorships are guaranteed seating with your group! Please note, a portion of all sponsorship package sales are tax-deductible.

Pricing:

Course Sponsor – Price: $3,000

  • Includes 10 Tickets
  • Sponsor recognition in all pre/post event promotion
  • Logo & signage recognition on the day of the event
  • Recognition from the podium

Connoisseur – Member Pricing: $2,000 | Non-Member Pricing: $2,250

  • Exclusive Table Sponsor
  • Includes 10 Tickets
  • Program Recognition (with logo for companies)
  • Podium Thank You
  • Recognized in Print Materials
  • Social Media and Web Recognition
  • Price Breakdown:
    • Members: $1,500/tickets | Non-Members $1,750/tickets
    • $500 Donation to the Education Foundation

Gourmet – Member Pricing: $550 | Non-Member Pricing: $600

  • 2 Tickets
  • Sponsor Recognition
  • Program Recognition
  • Price Breakdown:
    • Members: $300/tickets | Non-Members: $350/tickets
    • $250 Donation to the Education Foundation

Individual Ticket – Member Pricing: $150 per person | Non-Member Pricing: $175

  • Total

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Contact Us

Iowa Restaurant Association
1501 42nd Street, Suite 294
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 AM-3 PM
Fri- 9 AM-12 PM

Phone: (515) 276-1454

Email: info@restaurantiowa.com

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