Event Details
Taste of London 2026 – Five Days of the City's Best Food at Regent's Park
From 17 to 21 June 2026, Regent's Park becomes London's most concentrated celebration of food and drink. Taste of London brings together 36 restaurants, 50 chefs and 160 artisan producers across eight timed sessions in one of the capital's most beautiful open spaces. New names for 2026 include Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Harry's and Ixchel, alongside returning favourites such as Sexy Fish, Roka, Los Mochis and Dumplings' Legend. Over 120 signature dishes, live-fire cooking shows, masterclasses, immersive drinks gardens and a brand-new citywide companion programme called Taste of the City make this the biggest edition of the festival to date.
Highlights 2026
- 36 London restaurants serving festival versions of their menus across one site
- Fire Pit: live-fire cooking and chef demonstrations with Big Zuu, Melissa Thompson, Imad Alarnab and Natty Can Cook
- 160 artisan producers: small-batch condiments, cheese, chocolate and emerging food and drink brands
- Taste Cook School & BBQ Cook School: hands-on workshops for visitors
- Drinks gardens: Miraval Rosé Yacht Experience, St-Germain pétanque garden, Jack Daniel's cocktail activations
- Taste of the City: brand-new citywide programme running 15–21 June across London
- New for 2026: Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Harry's, Ixchel and Michelin-starred Pavyllon London
Sessions and Schedule
The festival runs across eight timed sessions. Wednesday 17 June opens with an evening session only, from 17:30 to 21:30. Thursday to Saturday (18–20 June) offer both an afternoon session (12:00 to 16:00) and an evening session (17:30 to 21:30). Sunday 21 June closes with a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon session from 12:00 to 17:00 only. For shorter queues and fresh kitchens, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon sessions are the best choice. Friday and Saturday evenings offer the strongest social atmosphere with live DJ sets.
Restaurants 2026
The 2026 restaurant line-up is among the strongest the festival has assembled. New arrivals include Hakkasan (award-winning Cantonese), Yauatcha (dim sum), the Italian Harry's, Mexican Ixchel, and the Basque-inspired Prince Arthur Belgravia. Returning favourites include Los Mochis, Roka, Sexy Fish, Dumplings' Legend and Roti King. Daily rotating specials mean that a second visit rewards just as much as the first.
Taste of the City – New for 2026
Brand new for 2026, Taste of the City is a companion programme running across London from 15 to 21 June. It features one-off chef's tables, collaborative menus and exclusive dining events at top London venues that would not normally be available at these price points or formats. The Hoxton's Rondo hosts a seven-day feasting marathon with a different guest chef each day. Lilli by Akira Back explores wine and sake pairings rooted in Korean and Japanese influences. Michelin-starred Pavyllon London offers its refined French menu at its most accessible price point to date. Events require separate booking and some sell out quickly.
Tickets and Prices
- Taste Pass (general entry): from £24
- Flexible Single Session Pass: from £32
- Tasting Tickets (includes dish vouchers): from £39
- All Sessions Pass: from £42
- VIP Tickets (champagne, dish vouchers, lounge access): from £62
- Children: £10 (Friday afternoon: advance children's tickets available free of charge)
Tickets are available via the official See Tickets shop. Popular sessions and VIP packages sell out in advance based on previous years.
Getting There and Visitor Tips
- Nearest Tube: Regent's Park (Bakerloo Line) and Great Portland Street (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan), both a short walk from the festival entrance.
- Arrive at the very start of your session to reach the most popular restaurant stands before queues build.
- Dress code: smart casual with comfortable footwear suited to walking on grass.
- The festival runs rain or shine.
- Book London accommodation well in advance as June is peak season.
- Special experiences such as the BBQ Cook School and Miraval Rosé Yacht require separate booking and sell out early.
