The competition invites chefs and bartenders across Hilton’s destination venues in Europe, Middle East and Africa to reimagine the relationship between food and drink.

The task is to create an original Altamura Vodka cocktail, paired with a complementary finger food dish created by the venue’s chef. 

The competition officially began on 2 September and will run for eight weeks. 

Participating Hilton venues will submit their signature pairing, with judging based not only on the quality of the cocktail, but on the strength and innovation of the pairing itself.

In November, four finalists will be selected, two from each region, with one bartender and one chef per team. These finalists will compete in the grand final, hosted in the fourth quarter at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus.

The judging panel will include a representative from The World’s 50 Best Hotels, a senior figure from Altamura Distilleries and a leading international food and beverage journalist.

The winning team will travel with Altamura Distilleries to a major international hospitality trade show, gaining firsthand exposure to global industry trends, networking opportunities, and chances to elevate their careers in hospitality and spirits.