Schlemmerabend (SHLEM-er-ah-bent) Literally “feaster evening” or “gourmet evening” From schlemmer (someone who enjoys rich, good food) + abend (evening). Schlemmer comes from schlemmen, used since about the 1400s for feasting or indulging a little too happily. A schlemmerabend is an evening built around good food, good company, and absolutely no pretending you only wanted a small piece.