Drink & Food pairing

Why this guide?

Are you a gourmet, sommelier or hospitality entrepreneur? Choosing the right drink for your dish makes or breaks the taste experience. Which wine goes best with cheese? Does coffee go well with desserts? Which tea goes well with chocolate?

In this guide you will learn everything about the perfect food pairings; from classic combinations to surprising discoveries.

📌 Let's start with a luxurious guilty pleasure : chocolate & wine! How do you combine chocolate and wine for the perfect taste experience?

The best Drink & Food pairings

Below is a summary of the best pairings per drink category. Click through to our in-depth blogs for more details!

🍷 Wine & Food: the classic combinations

Red wine & hard cheeses (Cabernet Sauvignon & Parmesan)

White wine & fish dishes (Chardonnay & Salmon)

Champagne & oysters (The ultimate luxury pairing!)

📖 How do you pair chocolate and wine?

☕ Coffee & Desserts: The Perfect Match

Espresso & dark chocolate

Latte macchiato & French pastry

Cold brew & cheesecake

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🍵 Tea & Food Pairing: the finest flavour combinations

Green tea & sushi

Earl Grey & chocolate cake

Rooibos & cheese platters

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🥃 Whiskey, Cognac & Delicatessen

Whisky & Iberico ham

Cognac & blue cheese

Rum & tropical desserts

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(And much more! Stay tuned for new blogs.)

Latest trends: most popular food pairings of 2025

According to Google Trends, these food & drink pairings are currently trending:

• 1️⃣ Mocktails & fine dining – Non-alcoholic pairings are booming.
  
• 2️⃣ Champagne with street food – Luxury meets casual dining.
  
• 3️⃣ Whisky & vegan dishes – An unexpected match that goes viral.
  
• 4️⃣ Tea pairing with cheese – The new high-end food trend.
  
• 5️⃣ Coffee as a food pairing – Specialty coffee isn’t just for breakfast!

Read our extensive blog about the latest food pairing trends of 2025 here!