This World Kindness Day, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is bringing a global celebration of kindness to life with a special focus on food. Kicking off on November 13 and continuing throughout the festive season, the luxury hospitality company is encouraging acts of kindness through food, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting local communities in need.
Guided by its Four Seasons for Good initiative, Four Seasons is continuing its commitment to kindness by partnering with food-related charitable organizations around the world. This year’s theme, Food at the Heart, highlights the importance of sharing meals, creating community, and giving back. Building on the success of last year’s efforts, which raised over USD 350,000 for more than 50 charities, this year’s campaign invites guests to indulge in limited-edition cakes and signature culinary experiences, with all proceeds going to food-related charities.
“Kindness is the heart of everything we do at Four Seasons,” said Marc Speichert, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Four Seasons. “This World Kindness Day and throughout the holiday season, we want to inspire others to share small gestures of kindness, whether it’s through enjoying a sweet treat or participating in our local volunteer initiatives. It’s a reminder that even the simplest acts of care can have a lasting impact.”
Culinary Celebrations of Kindness
As part of the Food at the Heart campaign, Four Seasons properties around the world are offering handcrafted, limited-edition gâteaux and culinary experiences that will raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for those in need. Here are some of the standout offerings:
Limited-Edition Gâteaux
From November 13 onwards, guests can purchase exclusive, beautifully crafted gâteaux at Four Seasons properties, with each dessert supporting a different cause.
- At Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, Chef Diogo Lopes presents the Heartfelt Forest Gâteau, with proceeds benefiting Associação DariAcordar, a charity that helps disadvantaged youth.
- In Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Chef Kevin Levionnois will debut the Heartfelt Hazelnut Chocolate Gâteau, raising funds for Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization.
- Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River offers the Celebration Gâteau, with proceeds going to Scholars of Sustenance, a nonprofit focused on reducing food waste.
- Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay will feature the Bliss Cocoa Raspberry Gâteau, benefiting Scholars of Sustenance as well.
Signature Culinary Experiences
Beyond pastries, Four Seasons is curating signature dining experiences with a charitable twist:
- Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane invites guests at Pavyllon London to voluntarily contribute to the StreetSmart campaign, which combats homelessness and food poverty in the UK.
- Coin & Candor at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village will donate a portion of the proceeds from every signature Wagyu Steak Tartare to Manna Food Bank, which helps underserved communities.
- In Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico, a percentage of all proceeds from Tamarindo-branded coffee will go to support The Tamarindo International School.
Local Volunteer Initiatives
In addition to culinary contributions, Four Seasons hotels and resorts are rolling up their sleeves to volunteer in local communities:
- Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Thailand will prepare and serve lunch to 65 students at Doi Sa Ngo School, supporting the region’s education and nutrition programs.
- Four Seasons Hotel Firenze in Italy will donate specially crafted cakes to Banco Alimentare-Toscana, an organization that supports local families by rescuing food and distributing it to those in need.
- In Toronto, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto has partnered with The Common Table, a community initiative where hotel staff will prepare healthy lunches for over 100 people.
A Global Call to Action
Four Seasons’ Food at the Heart initiative encourages people to join the global conversation about kindness and share their moments of generosity using the hashtags #TasteofFS, #WorldKindnessDay, and #FourSeasonsforGood. Whether it’s through enjoying a special treat, supporting a local cause, or volunteering, the luxury hotel brand is calling on communities around the world to come together in the spirit of giving.
From Bali to Toronto, from London to Hawaii, Four Seasons is spreading kindness — one meal at a time. Through these acts of generosity, the company aims to inspire a ripple effect, showing how small acts of care can unite people and make a positive impact on communities globally.
To explore more about how Four Seasons is spreading kindness this holiday season, check out the full list of participating locations and charitable initiatives here.
