2026 Tainan Master Chef Four Seasons Banquets

The '2026 Tainan Master Chef Four Seasons Banquets' Spring Edition ✨ debuts on May 2nd as this year's first event! Highly anticipated by the public, the acclaimed Tainan City banquet feast makes its classic return in 2026. After much demand, the 'Tainan Master Chef Four Seasons Banquets' is back! This year, it grandly features a brand-new lineup and fresh scenic highlights. We've traversed Tainan's mountains, sea, and plains, inviting eight master chefs from different generations to showcase their culinary artistry, ranging from national treasure-level maestros with five decades of experience to innovative young talents, collectively demonstrating the century-long legacy of Tainan's banquet culture. 【Spring Edition Exclusive: Led by Two Master Chefs from Nanguan Line】We specially invite two prominent chefs from the Guiren banquet dynasty to team up: ? Master Chef Su Chia-chin: With over 50 years of profound culinary expertise, he earned an international reputation and a gold medal in the individual hot dish category at the 'Cooking Furnace Grand View' World Gold Chef Competition. ? Master Chef Shih Tsung-tai: A fourth-generation member of the Shih family banquet tradition, he has cultivated local banquets for over 40 years and is the most representative promoter of banquet culture in the Nanguan Line. These two masters will interpret the vibrancy and warmth of spring with their exquisite culinary skills, creating an authentic and astonishing sensory feast for you! Tainan, a land of mountains and sea, offers the flavors of terroir from farm to table. This menu selection primarily features seasonal local ingredients from the Nanguan Line, presenting a range from mountain produce to seafood: ? Spring local agricultural products: Guanmiao pineapples and bamboo shoots, Baihe lotus seeds, Yujing mushrooms, Houbi glutinous rice, Xuejia garlic, Yanshui red beans. ? A collection of mountain and sea delicacies: Xinhua pork, Guantian free-range chicken, Jiangjun mullet roe, Cigu leopard coral grouper, scallops, and clams, Beimen milkfish, grass shrimp. Menu Content: 1. This will be an omakase-style banquet; therefore, the specific menu cannot be provided in advance. 2. There will be a total of 10 dishes (2 canned drinks per table). 3. All dishes will be collaboratively prepared by the two master chefs, ensuring consistent presentation. ※Additional Offers: "Taiwan Salt Biotechnology" additional sponsorship >> 1 bottle of Ocean Alkaline Ionized Water (1500ml/bottle) per table. "The Master of Tea" additional sponsorship >> 3 bottles of Shan Zha Oolong Tea (600ml/bottle) per table. "Shen Yuan Ji Shui" offers a 5% discount on purchases at all its stores from May 2nd (Sat) to May 5th (Tue), 2026, upon presentation of the banquet ticket stub. 【Five Highlights of the Spring Edition】 1. Shimmering Lake View | Front-Row Lake View Banquet Experience: The first event is held at Guanmiao Datani Park, one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty, combining natural landscapes with the glistening lakefront. Escape the indoor hustle and bustle, and enjoy a unique outdoor banquet feast in Taiwan amidst the serene emerald lake view and gentle breeze. 2. Dual Legacy of Strength | Century of Refined Craftsmanship from Renowned Dynasty Chefs: Specially inviting two prominent chefs from the Guiren banquet dynasty, Su Chia-chin and Shih Tsung-tai, to collaborate. With nearly a century of combined banquet expertise, these two masters infuse family techniques and artisan spirit into every dish, allowing you to savor the most authentic and heartwarming classic Tainan City cuisine. 3. Slow Living, Five Senses | A Romantic Afternoon Woven with Music and Scenic Beauty: This is not just a luncheon; it's a sensory journey. Enjoy the lake view, taste the banquet, listen to music, and soak in the atmosphere by the pond. Let elegant melodies accompany your meal, weaving with delicious cuisine to create Tainan's most romantic afternoon. 4. Seasonal Terroir Flavors | Essence of Tainan's Four Major Landscape Ingredients: Carefully selected specialties from Tainan's "mountains, sea, plains, and hills" – four major landscapes. From the sweet bamboo shoots of the Nanguan Line to the rich seafood of the coast, the chefs will exquisitely present Tainan City's profound culinary heritage on your plate, allowing you to experience the seasonal abundance of Tainan in every bite. 5. Blind Box Banquet | Tainan Master Chef Banquet Exclusive Omakase: The annual premiere, an omakase-style banquet feast – miss it and wait another season! The 2026 annual tour officially kicks off, selecting different administrative districts and unique local ingredients. Each dish is an unknown surprise, crafted by master chefs, with each seating offering a different flavor. Miss it and you'll have to wait until next season. 【Transportation Information】 ※Public Transportation※ Taiwan Railways: ?Tainan Train Station > Take bus (Red Main Line, No. 8050) to Guanmiao Transfer Station > Arrive in 15 minutes on foot. ?Tainan Train Station > Take bus (Green 17) > Transfer to bus (Red 10) to Guanmiao Transfer Station > Arrive in 15 minutes on foot. ?Tainan Train Station > Xinshi Station > Transfer to bus (Green 6) then transfer to bus Green 16 to Guanmiao Transfer Station > Arrive in 14 minutes on foot. High-Speed Rail: ?Tainan HSR Station > Take bus (Red 3, Red 14, Green 16) to Guanmiao Transfer Station > Arrive in 17 minutes on foot. Tainan Airport: ?Tainan Airport > Take bus (H31) > Transfer to bus (Green 16, Red Main Line, Red 14) to Guanmiao Transfer Station > Arrive in 15 minutes on foot. ?Tainan Airport > Take bus (No. 5) > Transfer to bus (Red Main Line) to Guanmiao Transfer Station > Arrive in approximately 15 minutes. Driving: Highway Route 1: Take National Highway 1 (Zhongshan Highway) > Exit at Rende Interchange > Connect to Provincial Highway 182 (towards Guanmiao) ->> Turn in after seeing the sign for Datani Park. Route 2: Take National Highway 3 > Exit at Guanmiao Interchange > Then head towards Guanmiao urban area > Connect to Provincial Highway 182 or follow navigation via Provincial Highway 19A > Connect to Provincial Highway 182 > Arrive at Datani Park. ※ Parking Information ※ 【Wanglai Road】White lines on the roadside are available for parking. 【No. 363 Wanglai Road】Dedicated parking lot for the event (parking map). Ticket Purchase Information Event Location: Outdoor Plaza of Tainan Guanmiao Datani Park (Lane 466, Wanglai Road, Guanmiao District, Tainan City) Event Date: May 2nd, 2026 (Saturday) Event Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) Admission Time: 11:00 AM for public check-in. On the day, entry is granted with a physical or electronic ticket. A table assignment chart will be available at the entrance; please be seated according to your number. For guests arriving in groups at the same table, if the registrant has already checked in with a physical or electronic ticket, please provide the registrant's name and a photo of the table reservation ticket to be seated according to your number. *Please also bring relevant identification (e.g., ID card) of the registrant for verification by on-site staff in case of check-in queries. Contact Number: 06-238-3966 (Specialist Hsieh; please call during business hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM is break time) Organizer: Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau Registration Method: On-site or phone registrations are not accepted. All registrations must be made via the ibon ticketing system website or ibon machines at 7-11 stores nationwide. ?Seats are limited, please book early to experience this cross-generational culinary legacy! 【Table Ticket 10,000/table】1 table for 10 people; limited to 85 tables, while supplies last. 【Individual Ticket 1,000/person】A maximum of 8 tickets can be purchased per order, requiring shared tables; limited to 150 people, while supplies last. ※ Children under 2 years old do not occupy a seat and are free of charge; all others pay a unified fee. (Children's tableware and chairs are not provided at the event site). 【Explanation of Reserved Seats for Hotel Guests】 Individual Ticket 1,000/person. This seating is exclusively for guests staying overnight in Tainan on May 1st or May 2nd. Please upload relevant accommodation proof documents (e.g., booking confirmation, receipt) to the organizing unit for verification by 24:00 on the day after booking. (Please first join the Official Haonan LINE link: https://lin.ee/8W5O12e to upload relevant proof). Those who fail to provide proof by the deadline will be considered to have forfeited their eligibility and their reservation will be cancelled. Registration Period (Sales Period): Registration begins at 12:00 PM (Noon) on April 15th, 2026 (Wednesday). Registration Process: A. Online Registrants Registration Process: Go to the event registration page. Fill in the ticket purchaser's contact information (e.g., name, contact number, email). The system will reserve your registration eligibility within the specified time (15-minute limit). If data entry is not completed within this time limit, the system will automatically cancel your eligibility. Upon successful payment, the registration process is complete. Please print your physical ticket at an ibon machine before the specified event date; entry on the event day requires the physical ticket. ※ An OPENPOINT, Google, or LINE account is required to use ibon online registration. ※ Online registration payment methods are limited to credit cards and some mobile payment options (including OP Wallet/Line Pay/JieKou) payment. B. Online Registrants Ticket Collection Process: Physical Ticket (ibon collection) After completing the purchase, you will receive a ticket collection number. Go to the "Enter Code" section in the upper left corner of the ibon machine homepage and enter the ticket collection number. After confirming the event details are correct, print the small receipt. You must present the small receipt at the counter within 10 minutes to scan and collect your ibon ticket, completing the ticket collection process. Electronic Ticket After successful registration and payment, the system will send order/ticket information and a QR Code for admission to your email. Receipt of this email completes the process. C. ibon Machine Registrants Registration Process: Physical Ticket Only (ibon collection) Go to an ibon machine, search for "Four Seasons Banquets," select the product, and proceed with registration. After printing the small receipt, you must pay at the counter within 10 minutes and receive your ibon ticket. ※ ibon machine registration payment is limited to cash only. Notes: 1. Due to ingredients and preparatory work, if a refund is required after ticket purchase, please refer to the refund policy and apply for a refund before April 24, 2026. Refunds will not be accepted after this date, and tickets can only be transferred privately. 2. All table meals are non-vegetarian; vegetarian options are not provided. 3. In case of irresistible factors or severe weather conditions such as typhoons or earthquakes, the event may be suspended, cancelled, or postponed. Please stay updated with the latest news on the official website (if the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, refunds will be processed according to the refund mechanism). 4. To maintain the cleanliness of the entire event venue, visitors are requested to uphold environmental hygiene and not damage any facilities. 5. Participants agree that videos and photos of this event may be used for broadcasting, exhibition, or publication on the websites and publications of the guiding, organizing, and co-organizing units. 6. Due to venue limitations for the banquet event, infant seats cannot be provided. We appreciate your understanding. 7. Children's tableware will not be provided on-site; please bring your own. 8. Each table is arranged for 10 people. Due to venue limitations, additional chairs cannot be provided. 9. Table tickets or individual tickets cannot be resold at a higher price. If such behavior is discovered, the ticket will be invalidated. 10. According to Article 4 of the Uniform Invoice Usage Regulations, ticket revenue for entertainment businesses may be exempt from issuing uniform invoices. Only a "Proof of Purchase" can be issued for tickets. If a "Proof of Purchase" is needed, please contact the ibon ticketing system immediately after purchasing your tickets. 11. If a proof of purchase is required, please send a registered mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope containing your name, phone number, title, unified business number, order number, number of tickets & amount, and mailing address (including postal code) to Anyuan Information Ticketing Team (7F, No. 161, Shitan Road, Neihu District, Taipei City 114) within 7 days after the order is confirmed. Requests after 7 days will not be processed. The application process takes 5 working days, and it will be sent via regular mail. Please consider if you can accept this if you need a proof of purchase. 12. Dining seats are pre-arranged and cannot be changed spontaneously, nor can the number of diners be increased. 13. On the event day, entry is granted with a physical or electronic ticket. For those who have not yet collected their tickets, please do so at any 7-11 ibon machine nationwide before the event date (tickets cannot be collected at the event venue); those who chose electronic tickets should present their electronic ticket QR Code for entry on the event day. Refund Policy: This event entrusts the ibon ticketing system to handle refund matters, which will be processed according to the refund rules. Overdue applications will be considered a forfeiture of eligibility, and no refunds will be given; tickets can only be transferred privately. Refunds are not accepted at the event site or 7-11 ibon machines. If a refund is needed, please apply to ibon 8 days before the event date (before 2026/04/24). A 5% processing fee will be charged from the ticket price; the refund process will take approximately 30 working days. 1. Electronic tickets and uncollected online purchases: Please log in to your member account and select "Refund Application" from your order inquiry. The full ticket amount will be refunded to your original credit card bank. The bank refund time is subject to each bank's processing time. 2. Physical tickets: Please bring your physical ticket to any 7-Eleven ibon machine nationwide to process a refund (service hours 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM). The refund method is as follows: (A) ibon machine refund method: On the ibon machine homepage, select "Ticket Booking/Collection" → select "Refund" → follow the instructions, scan the QR CODE of the physical ticket to be refunded → enter the refund applicant's name → after confirming, take the original ticket and refund slip to the store counter to process the refund. (B) For cash purchases, the store counter will refund the cash ticket amount (minus the processing fee). (C) For credit card purchases, please pay the refund processing fee at the store counter first. The full ticket amount for that refund will be returned to your original credit card bank. The bank refund time is subject to each bank's processing time. To avoid unnecessary disputes and infringement of rights, please understand and agree to the above rules before purchasing tickets. If you do not agree, please do not purchase. When proceeding with ticket purchase and refund operations, it will be considered that you have understood and agreed to abide by all the above matters. ※ For any questions, please contact ibon customer service hotline: 0800-016-138. ※ For waitlist tickets, if no one on the waitlist is filled due to no refunds before April 18, 2025, a full refund will be given. Refund method will be notified via SMS. ※ If weather conditions are unfavorable on the event day, a full refund may be offered depending on the situation. Please refer to the product webpage for detailed information.