There’s more to Taste than epic dishes. As well as getting the opportunity to try exciting plates across the event, festival goers can get stuck into interactive experiences like the Taste Cook School, which is returning with top chefs including Chantelle Nicholson, Marie Mitchell and Kate Austen. You can also catch live-fire demos at The Taste Fire Pit with Michelin-starred talent like Pascal Aussignac of Club Gascon and AngloThai’s John Chantarasak – hosted by the always-charismatic DJ BBQ. Plus, catch up with SheerLuxe’s lifestyle editor Sherri Andrew as she joins team Taste for an extra special activation on Wednesday evening.

Korean flavours take the spotlight at Taste’s new K-Food BBQ Cook School, where chefs like Judy Joo and Jihun Maxime Kim of Dosa will bring the heat. And if you’re looking to brush up your skills, don’t miss Taste Sessions with The Royal Parks – a mix of intimate talks and tastings focused on sustainability, wellness and wild ingredients.

Then there are the drink options. For a touch of indulgence, Piper-Heidsieck will be popping bottles at its signature champagne bar, while drinks group Diageo will debut its AI-powered ‘What’s Your Cocktail?’ bar, matching your taste buds to your ideal serve. Jack Daniel’s, el Jimador and illy coffee will also be mixing things up with cocktails, live music and fun treats such as coffee desserts and cotton candy. 

Fancy a bit more luxury? Upgrade to a VIP ticket for fast-track entry, a complimentary glass of champagne, and access to the private lounge with live entertainment and garden games. As official media partners of the festival, we’ll see you there…