Taste of London has announced a tasty lineup of new chefs and restaurants that will be appearing at this year’s food festival. Taste of London is returning to The Regent’s Park from Wednesday 17 – Sunday 21 June 2026 with tickets on sale now. Five days of London’s most exciting restaurants, fire-fuelled theatrics, 160 artisan producers and exhibitors, live entertainment and hours of ultimate indulgence in the sunshine – Taste of London is a foodie’s wonderland.
The event will feature over 30 restaurants across 5 days serving more than 130 dishes – it is advised for visitors to come HUNGRY!
Available at Taste of London for the first time will be Rottura, dishing up classic Italian favourites, modern Georgian cuisine from DakaDaka, bold and vibrant flavours of Eastern Mediterranean dining from Gallio, Japanese-inspired perfection from the high energy Mayfair hotspot Sexy Fish – and not forgetting the authentic regional Indian food from Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai. The sophisticated Basque inspired neighbourhood pub Prince Arthur Belgravia will also be making their first appearance at the festival this year.
These iconic spots join show-stopping Italian Harry’s Dolce Vita, award winning authentic Cantonese cuisine from Hakkasan and vibrant Mexican tastes from Ixchel. Delightful dishes will also be available from modern Cantonese masters Yauatcha, Italian classics from Sale e Pepe and Syrian delights from Aram by Imad.
The line-up also includes festival favourites Los Mochis, delicious street food from Afghan Caravan, sizzling steaks from Steak & Co and contemporary brilliance from Oblix. Along with the taste-tingling Dumpling’s Legend, contemporary Japanese from Roka, Italian favourites Eataly and Big Mamma Group, unmissable Malaysian street food from Roti King and seasonal local British dishes at Rondo.
The festival will once again see the hottest up-and-coming chefs joining the city’s most iconic cooks to host live demos and masterclasses across the five-day feast at The Fire Pit, BBQ Cook School, British Airways Holidays Cook School and Taste Sessions in partnership with The Royal Parks.
The Fire Pit will feature live demos from chefs including Mursal Saiq, founder of Afghan Texas BBQ restaurant Cue Point, food waste disruptor Martyn Odell, who has amassed over 1.5m followers on social as the @lagomchef, rapper and gourmet guy Big Zuu, award-winning writer and cook Melissa Thompson and trending influencer Chef Christina Sots, part of the Ottolenghi Kitchen team – to name just a few!
Whilst Nathaniel Mortley, better known as Natty Can Cook, the south London-based Chef who transformed his life through cooking after serving time in prison, will be turning the heat up on Saturday at the BBQ Cook School, along with BiBi’s innovative chef Chet Sharma, Supper Club Boss Suzie Bakos, former executive chef of Bubala and viral veggie chef Helen Graham, owner of Apricity Restaurant in Mayfair Chantelle Nicholson, top fine-dining chef Sally Abé and many more.
Presenting the Cook School this year is British Airways Holidays, featuring a curated line-up of renowned Caribbean chefs celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Barbados, St Kitts, Tobago and Grenada. Guests can taste their way across the islands with the likes of chef and culinary activist Lelani Lewis, whose roots trace to Grenada and Ireland, alongside award-winning Bajan Chef Jason Howard and traveling private Chef Arthur Patrick. The fun doesn’t stop there, as guests can taste their way across the islands at The British Airways Holidays Caribbean Islands Market – an immersive, beach-inspired activation bringing to life the experience of a Caribbean getaway with British Airways Holidays.
Whether you want to learn skills from the best, transport yourself to the Mediterranean or find a fellow food lover to feast with, there is plenty to sip, see and do at Taste of London this year. Birra Moretti will return to the festival this summer with its popular Italian Aperitivo hour, featuring live music, snacks and of course Birra Moretti beer! el Jimador is back with a bang, debuting a vibrant fresh new look and feel, with a refreshing brand-new ready to drink offering, live DJ set and plenty of photo opps. Raise a glass with Fentimans, the official soft drink partner of Taste of London showcasing a deliciously refreshing line-up of spritzes alongside its iconic botanically brewed soft drink range. More Nutrition will have refreshing Zerup mocktails, fruity More Clear, barista-style matcha and satisfying Satisbites – a must visit for full flavour and feel-good hydration.
Disney+ will bring a flavour of its iconic storytelling to the festival this year. As the ultimate streaming destination, Disney+ offers world‑class entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Hulu, National Geographic, and more – with something to suit every taste.
Beyond the restaurants, guests can explore a curated marketplace of over 160 artisan producers offering premium food, drink, and luxury lifestyle brands including: The Truffle Guys, Exmoor Caviar, Saxby’s Cider, The Mixologist Cocktails, Cakestoolicious, Small Beer Brew, Holy Moly Dips, Perfect Ted, Lovecorn, All Dressed Up, The Jolly Hog, Double Dutch Drinks and Freddie’s Flowers. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover emerging trends and take home the very best of London’s vibrant culinary scene.
Brand new for 2026, the festival is launching Taste of the City. Celebrating London’s diverse culinary landscape – people can bag tickets to one-of-a-kind events across the capital from 15 – 21 June, an exciting way to feast and celebrate across the week of Taste of London.
Taste of the City is kicking off with a teaser party on Thursday 7 May, giving a flavour of what is to come this June, with an exclusive Fire Feast at JOIA Rooftop in Battersea with tickets on sale now. This one-time-only event, complete with live entertainment and stunning views, features a high-energy collaboration between chefs Henrique Sá Pessoa for JOIA, the renowned Portuguese chef best known for holding two Michelin stars at his Lisbon restaurant Alma, an expert in Japanese cuisine, Chris Golding for Creative Restaurant Group, Juan Ruiz for Prince Arthur Belgravia, the Basque-inspired restaurant known for the finest fresh seafood and fire-grilled meats all cooked over a wood-fired grill, and Carolyn Or, who is leading the kitchen at Chet’s at The Hoxton.
Watch this space as even more Taste of The City events will be announced soon!
