Francis Mallmann to Host Exclusive Chef’s Table Dinner at Faena Miami Beach Benefiting LA Fire Relief

A master of fire will lend his flame to a cause greater than cuisine. On Wednesday, April 9, celebrated chef Francis Mallmann will headline the next installment of the Chef’s Table Dinner Series at the award-winning Faena Miami Beach, in support of LA Fire Relief. Presented by Resy and Tock, this one-night-only event pairs culinary excellence with philanthropy, offering an unforgettable evening that underscores the power of hospitality to effect real change.

As part of a national fundraising effort tied to Netflix’s Chef’s Table, the series brings the show’s most influential chefs to select cities across the country for intimate dinners that benefit those affected by recent wildfire devastation in California. Following events in New York, Chicago, Savannah, Washington D.C., and Minneapolis, the series arrives in Miami with Mallmann’s signature culinary style as its centerpiece.

The evening begins at 6:30 PM with a cocktail reception in Mammoth Garden, Faena’s lush beachfront space set beside Damien Hirst’s monumental sculpture Gone But Not Forgotten. Guests will enjoy specialty cocktails before being welcomed into Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, the acclaimed restaurant known for its elemental approach to open-fire cooking.

The curated menu will showcase Mallmann’s renowned Argentinian Asado-style cuisine, including whole ribeyes, hung chicken prepared using the chef’s Dome technique, salt-crusted wild salmon, empanadas, and smashed potatoes. The meal will be complemented by a selection of fine wines, all served in the warm, thoughtfully designed atmosphere of Faena’s celebrated dining destination.

Tickets for this exclusive event are available now at chefstable.com/firerelief, priced at $1,800 per guest. Availability is limited.

While the evening promises an exquisite dining experience, its mission is firmly rooted in relief and restoration. Proceeds from the dinner will be distributed across multiple organizations aiding victims and first responders impacted by recent wildfires in California, including:

• World Central Kitchen, offering meals to displaced families and emergency crews;

• Restaurants Care, providing support to hospitality workers and independent restaurants;

• The Palisades Community Fund and Altadena Community Fund, which focus on both immediate and long-term recovery efforts.

Each chef participating in the series incorporates elements from their Chef’s Table episode into the evening’s menu, giving guests an immersive look into their philosophy and creative expression, while maximizing the event’s fundraising potential.

Mallmann’s culinary perspective—one rooted in nature, patience, and elemental beauty—finds a fitting home at Faena Miami Beach, a property globally recognized for its commitment to cultural expression and transformative hospitality. The collaboration exemplifies Faena’s ethos: to create spaces that are not only luxurious but meaningful, serving as catalysts for artistic, social, and philanthropic engagement.