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Taste of London's five-day festival of food and drink is coming to Regent's Park this summer (14-18 June 2023). Here's why you need to make sure you're going.
1. Barbecue action
Looking for tips on how to heat up your summer barbecue? The Fire Pit With GetYourGuide at Taste of London has a rotating offering of demonstrations from the likes of Big Zuu and Korean American Iron Chef Judy Joo.
2. A taste of Portugal
If the summer sunshine is making you think of going on holiday, Visit Portugal will be on hand to showcase the country's amazing gastronomy. Expect live fire masterclasses from JOIA’s two-Michelin-starred Henrique Sa Pessoa and Lisboeta’s Nuno Mendes among others.
3. Boost your barista skills
Joining the fun at Taste of London this year are Italian coffee company Illy. They're teaming up with Michelin Green Star winner Chantelle Nicholson of London restaurant Apricity, for a programme of coffee and espresso martini masterclasses, talks, and cooking demos.
4. Sample hop the artisan shops
You can't go to Taste of London without doing a bit of shopping - there's always an amazing range of artisan producers with stands here who, alongside dishing out samples, are also offering expert tips as well. Get pizza lessons at the Ooni tent, meet Ramona Hazan founder of RAMONA’S Heavenly Humous or swing by Exmoor Caviar for a caviar ‘bump.
5. Cooking lessons
Drop in on The Cook School hosted by GetYourGuide for the chance to be taught by some super talent you'll know from TV. This year cookery teachers include Netflix and Channel 4’s Crazy Delicious winner Joseph Benjamin Cumberbatch, plant-based chef Bettina Campolucci, co-founder of The Little Viet Kitchen, Thuy Diem Pham and Great British Bake Off’s Crystelle Pereira.
6. Cocktails and mocktails
If drinking in the summer sunshine in Regent's Park is your thing, there are plenty of options whether you're on the hard stuff or sticking with softs. Make a beeline for the Mirabeau Beach Bar for the best rosé or look out for Spencer Matthews who'll be serving up non-alcoholic cocktails from his CleanCo VW camper van.
7. Host your own party
Taste of London's a great place for a private party, whether that's a birthday bash with your mates, or a swanky summer affair for your clients. You'll have access to a private bar and your very own hospitality tipi located in the festival's exclusive Hospitality Lounge.
8. Daily specials
In addition to the various restaurants taking part all week, look out for daily-changing treats this year from Issho-Ni, Bone Daddies, doughnut purveyors Longboys and vegan Caribbean specialists Likkle Dutch Pot.
9. Treat yourself at the VIP lounge
Upgrade your Taste of London experience with fast-track entry, Champagne on arrival and access to special masterclasses and pop-up events in the VIP Lounge.
10. Only at Taste of London
While each of the restaurants at the festival will be taking the opportunity to showcase their signature dishes, there will be some very special dishes on offer that are exclusive to Taste. Here's the full list of what those will be this year.
- Cinder - Roast beef sandwich
- Afghan Caravan - Kabuli Palaw
- Rhythm Kitchen - Boneless goat curry
- Joia - Cuttlefish bun
- Seoul Bird - Bulgogi beef ribeye rice bowl
- Macellaio - BBQ rib wrap
- Longboys - Victoria sponge longboy
- Bone Daddies - katsu karaage chicken
- Paulette - Confit de canard roll
- Norma - Arancino alla Norma
- Likkle Dutchpot - Jamaican curry no goat and rice
- Yopo @ The Mandrake - Adobo lamb shoulder and smoked British quinoa
- Bar Kroketa - Pintxo Moruno hotdog
- Big Mamma Group - Lamb chop Milanese
- STK Steakhouse - Pulled beef slider
- Jam Delish - Jerk 'chicken' wrap
- Cavita - Tacos de Asada
- Issho-Ni - Sensei maki
- Kahani - Calcutta lamb cutlets
- Dim Sum Terrace - wagyu beef and taro croquettes
- Angelina - Surf & turf milk bun
- Santo Remedio - Pork belly taco
- Bibo - Pastrami brioche
- Roti King - Satay lamb chops
- Chai Wu - Lamb chops in Szechuan sauce
- Treats Club - The Elvis doughnut
- Hot Box - Smoked brisket bun
- Hoppers - Jaffna goat roti taco
- Francesco Mazzei - Fettucine Grana Pepe truffle
- Dumplings Legend - Black truffle and king prawn scallop
- Burger & Lobster - Grilled lobster and fries
- Flesh & Buns - Black cod tempura bao
More about Taste of London
Where is it? Ulster Terrace, London NW1 4LL
When does it open? 14-18 June 2023
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @tasteoflondon
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