Marylebone Food Festival

The daffodils are out, the skies are blue, and our bellies are hungry for some Marylebone magic. And no better way to get your foodie fix than at the eponymous food festival held from Tuesday, 25-Sunday 30 April. This five-day extravaganza will see the streets of Marylebone come alive with one-off masterclasses, supper clubs, tastings and specially themed menus, showcasing this culinary corner of the West End.

Marylebone is one of London's gastronomic goldmines, crammed full of independent spots like Jikoni, Delamina and Yosma which make the drinking and dining scene so exciting. From relaxed, casual restaurants, and family-run cafes to chic cocktail bars and culinary hotspots, the foodie festival brings together a throng of tantalising events.

The Italian Cooking School La Cucina Caldesi will host two masterclasses on the festival's final day; an Italian-themed masterclass with Caldesi in the day, followed by a Persian-themed masterclass with Naroon in the afternoon.

There will be a range of tastings, including mezcal tasting with Cavita, chocolate tasting with Rococo Chocolates, coffee tasting with WatchHouse, and much more. 

The festival favourites

Persian cooking masterclass with Naroon

Sunday 30 April, 5:30-7:30pm

Discovers Persian cuisine as you delve into its history, rich in flavours and spices and learn how to make some of the most popular dishes, including slow-cooked stews known as 'khoresht' and elaborate rich dishes layered with herbs, vegetables, pulses, meat, nuts and fruit.

Tickets are £60pp; book here

Mezcal tasting at Cavita

Wednesday 26 April, 7-10pm

Mezcal Masterclass

Guided by Cavita's head bartender, guests will be taken through different mezcals on offer and taught how to identify types and the process of making mezcal. Tuck into some devourable snacks during the tasting, including Botana totopo chips and homemade salsas.

The tasting is £50pp; book here

Rare coffee tasting experience with WatchHouse

Tuesday 25 April, 8-10am

To celebrate the opening of the latest WatchHouse in the heart of Marylebone, head of coffee Ryan Garrick will host a one-off in-depth talk and guided coffee tasting experience, where you can explore four world-class types (2x espresso and 2x filter) of coffee.

Tickets are £50pp; book here

Infusions to Fusion Culinary Experience at Home Marylebone

Sunday 30 April, 7-10pm

Infusions to Fusion - Liquor & Culinary Experience

Allow Spirits of London to transcend your night with liquor and luxury. Mixing health and happiness, the night sees you indulge in rhubarb & blackberry Spirits of London gin-cured salmon alongside a Thai beef salad with bourbon glaze while you top it off with tiramisu — featuring an alcohol-infused nod to Nutella brandy ganache. Or a fruity vodka posset – your choice.

Tickets from £50pp; book here

Matcha Tasting with TAKA

Duration of the festival between 6-10pm each day

TAKA Marylebone and Lalani & Co are collaborating to present a relaxed matcha-tasting experience. The single-varietal green tea, brewed at a precise 40°C, is ideally paired with TAKA's rich and flavoursome Toro Taku Hosmaki to unwind and relax.

Teas from £4.50; book here

Tasting at Rococo Chocolates

Duration of the festival between 6:15pm each day

A leading chocolatier will guide you through the world of Rococo to learn more about chocolate's incredible variety, from a praline to a ganache. Once finished, indulge yourself with a £10 voucher to spend in-store. This experience lasts 15 minutes.

The tasting is free; book here

Nobu Terrace 3-Course Lunch With Cocktail

Duration of the festival between 12-2:30pm each day

Experience London's hotspot for like-minded epicureans at Marylebone Food Festival, with a 3-course menu including a cocktail from the famed Nobu Bar. 

Tickets from £65pp; book here

A Taste Of Trishna

Duration of the festival between 12-2:30pm and 5-6:15pm each day. 

Michelin-Star Indian Restaurant Trishna are serving up a five course Marylebone Food Festival menu, with an optional sommelier-chosen wine pairing that has been curated by Executive Chef, Sajeev Nair. It features Trishna classics like Aloo Papdi Chaat, Duck Chutney Seekh, Paneer Tikka Anardana, Gongura Lamb, and Gucchi & Wild Mushroom Pilau.

Tickets from £55pp; book here

Masterclass at Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

Friday 28 April 2023, 6:30-8:30pm

Explore innovative ways of preparing iconic British dishes using locally-sourced organic produce. Join The Montagu Kitchen Lounge’s Chef Gianluca in this masterclass as you learn how to recreate two dishes from the restaurant’s menu. Held at the Library at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, the masterclass begins with welcome nibbles and bubbles for the guests, followed by a talk by Chef Gianluca, who shares his kitchen techniques and secrets.

Tickets from £75pp, book here

To find out more about the festival, visit the website or the Marylebone Village website.