With not long to go, Taste of London 2024 has announced its third wave of talented chefs, exclusive culinary experiences and some of London’s most favourited restaurants, who will join the festival as it opens its doors in Regent’s Park on 12th June 2024. AND. THE WEATHER IS LOOKING GOOD!
Celebrating its 20th year, Taste of London will welcome its millionth guest this June, a testament to its incredible growth since its humble beginning as a small food festival in 2004. Across its two decades, more than 1,000 restaurants have served up over 3.25 million dishes – enough to feed every fan in a sold-out Wembley Stadium a massive 36 times over!
With over 27 Taste events having taken place across 20 countries; the festival has been a launch pad for an incredible roster of chefs and restaurants in London and across the globe. Along with the featured week-long restaurants, there will be exclusive pop-ups daily, giving you the opportunity to taste vibrantly curated concepts.
Taste of London – June 2024
In its 20th year, Taste of London continues to provide guests with an indulgent week of dining and drinking with its unique energy and upbeat vibe, cementing its spot as one of the very best summer experiences in London. Additions to the line-up of this year’s festival will include Milk Beach, The Bear food truck by Disney+ and Mob, and two Michelin-starred chef Andrew Wong. The Fire Pit is back with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar including appearances from Great British Menu winner James Cochran, Million Pound Menu star Jay Morjaria, and self-taught chef and television personality Big Zuu.
But don’t think this is just a picnic in the park- there will be a myriad of ways to get involved and immerse yourself in this exciting culinary scene. From live DJ sets to flame-fueled theatrics to open-fire cooking masterclasses, anyone and everyone is sure to find enjoyment. Whether you’re looking for an experiential date-night or even fun family activities, this page can help you find your ideal match.
The French Epicerie & Wine Bar
For the fourth consecutive year, Taste France will be a part of Taste of London on 12-16 June 2024 in Regent’s Park! This section will house delectable French food, authentic wine tasting, shopping and more… The beautiful French Epicerie & Wine Bar spreads over a refined glasshouse and sun-filled terrace. Taste of France is the ideal opportunity to embrace French cuisine, culture, and say bonjour! The chic farm shop, French Epicerie deli, is your one-stop destination for all things à la française to bring home… from charcuterie, to cheeses, to pain au chocolat.
When you’re ready for a refreshing drink, the French Wine Bar awaits you! After a day full of walking and sampling around Taste of London, the safe haven bar awaits you in a glasshouse, ready to share a glass or bottle of French wine. Safely stored in Eurocave’s Goguette wine cabinets, the bar will showcase a brilliant variety: sunny wines from the Côtes du Rhône Valley in Eastern France, eclectic Vin de France cuvées, a delightful variety of Pays d’Oc IGP wines from the South of France, the perfect seafood match Picpoul de Pinet AOP from Ormarine, high-end Côtes de Provence PDO Cru Classé AOP from Château Sainte Roseline, and the most chic Champagne from Maison Taittinger. Each evening (7-9.30pm), there will be a chance to dance to the vogue Parisian vibes of the French musical duo The Wills.
Interested in going the extra mile? Wine talks will also happen on-site throughout the day! The French wine expert, Ruchiera Neotia, will give complementary talks on the Côtes du Rhône wines, Pays d’Oc wines and Champagne masterclasses. As a wine merchant at Collectivino and holder of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma, she knows her wine! Wine talks and masterclasses are free entry on a first come, first serve basis.
Taste Restaurants & Dishes
Newly announced restaurants for the full five days of feasting include Milk Beach, which is inspired by the diverse cultures of modern Australia, British wine and seafood restaurant Faber, with its French Riviera-inspired cuisine, Mimosa at The Langham and Taste icon and Chinatown favourite, Dumplings’ Legend. Also expect some friends of Luxuriate Life including Angelina, Farzi London, Le Petit Beefbar, Yopo @ The Mandrake and many more.
Each restaurant will serve up its most loved dishes all week alongside a Taste of London 2024 exclusive that will only be available at this year’s festival. Exclusive dishes include a Cornish Cuttlefish Bolognese from Faber, Chilled Confit Duck Mazemen from Bone Daddies, and Wagyu Taro Croquettes from Dim Sum Terrace.
An integral part of Taste of London is learning about new cultures through their native foods. Guests can immerse themselves in the richness of Saudi culture and delight their senses with unique flavours at the Taste of Saudi Culture stand. Saudi Arabia’s distinct landscape from its beaches, valleys, mountains and deserts have shaped its culinary offering.
This stand will offer guests an immersive experience in Saudi Arabian cuisine, teaching about the more than 3,000 local ingredients grown across the country, from coffee beans in the south, olive oil in the north, hasawi rice in the east and Taif rose in the west. Saudi Arabian cuisine is known for capturing the essence of these various flavors and contrasts.
Uber Eats, London’s premier food delivery service will be presenting the Uber Eats Daily Specials, bringing exciting new partners Enish, home to authentic Nigerian cuisine and Oka, where tradition meets modern Japanese grill. Also joining the eclectic list will be Santo Remedio, sharing their modern take on Mexican street food and providing the sweet treats straight from Hackney, Treats Club.
Not to mention, an exclusive taste of the incredibly popular Disney+ series, The Bear, will be dished up by Mob in partnership with Disney+. In a decked-out food truck, they will be descending on Taste of London 2024 for an immersive eating experience that promises to be a lot less stressful than watching the show. With dishes that Carmy would be proud of, think beef cheek and bone marrow doughnuts, potato röstis with cheddar and comté custard and so much more.
Chefs & Activations at Taste 2024
Alongside the city’s hottest restaurants, there will be a series of interactive food and drink masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, and dining experiences for those looking to get stuck in. World renown chefs will be leading participants at the Taste of London in a series of demonstrative experiences, for those looking to level up their culinary skills.
Visitors will be able to take part in a star-studded Cook School hosted by Lee Kum Kee. Chefs leading the classes currently include two Michelin-starred Andrew Wong and self-taught, BBC 1’s Apprentice candidate, April Jackson. Also joining the party is the Fire Pit with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar for some flame-licked barbeque demonstrations. Taking centre stage on the coals will be Great British Menu winner James Cochran, Million Pound Menu star, Jay Morjaria, and self-taught chef and television personality Big Zuu.
Back for 2024, fan favourite Taste Tee Crazy Golf returns, offering rounds of crazy golf with a drink from Pimentae Cocktail in between feasting. Open to pro golfers and rookie first-timers, this 9-hole course by Ballers Crazy Golf will put those skills to test with. For those who simply love to golf with a side of spirits, this event mustn’t miss your agenda.
With tastings sans your senses, vibe-conducive cocktails, whisky vending machines, desserts with insect sprinkles, it’s safe to say we’ve done it all at Taste over the decades. It’s time to take a leap and embrace the culinary future, if you haven’t tried it yet, you will at Taste. Tickets are selling fast, so Londoners and visitors alike are encouraged to book in advance and lock in their entry to the city’s must-attend food festival of the summer. Just don’t forget to arrive hungry!
For more information & tickets, visit: tasteoflondon.com
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