Find the best events at the Future of Food festival this September.
Celebrate sustainability in food during the week-long Future of Food festival across Regent Street and St James’s from 18-24 September. We round up the top 10 events – make sure to book ahead so you don’t miss out.
Start the Future of Food festival with plenty of food for thought, as renowned experience-makers Bompas & Parr lead you through their top food trends for 2024. Known for their multisensory and immersive foodie experiences, this innovative team will highlight what to keep an eye on during this talk in Regent Street’s Urban Farm. 18 September
Step into Smeg’s flagship store and be treated to a drinks reception, live cooking demo and dishes from three of the UK’s most creative female chefs. Chef All Stars: Taste and Talk lets you see the chefs at work and taste three dishes from each that have been inspired by their visions of the future of food. 18 September
Discover a host of mostly vegan treats as part of a special four-course menu at Tendril. Tap into the knowledge of your host Head Chef Rishim Sachdeva, and learn about his ethos of repurposing and reusing ingredients that will guide the future of food in this St James’s restaurant. 19 September
Always wanted to use scraps to conjure up a delicious meal, but don’t know where to start? Join the free Food Scraps Workshop at Regent Street’s Urban Farm to learn top tips and tricks for turning leftovers into lip-smackingly tasty dishes. 20 September
Meet two-Michelin-starred chef Alex Dilling as he presents his vision of the future of food with an innovative four-course tasting menu at his Hotel Café Royal restaurant. This intimate dining experience, which also includes a glass of champagne and canapes, is a great chance to see how a top chef responds to sustainable trends. 20 September
Indulge in a bespoke three-course tasting menu at Estiatorio Milos during the Future of Food festival. Following a welcome drink of Amalia, you’ll be whisked off on a tour of Estiatorio Milos’ signature fish market full of exciting treats from the sea, before indulging in creative fish and seafood specials. 21 September
Put your skills to the test, as you create two cocktails using herbs freshly plucked from Regent Street’s very own Urban Farm during the Sapling Spirits: Sustainable Cocktail Masterclass. Alongside guidance from an expert mixologist, you’ll learn how the likes of reforestation and waste reduction are central to Sapling Spirits’ work – we’ll toast to that! 22 September
Be transported into a future world with a breathtaking immersive dining experience that tantalises the senses. Restaurant of the Future: AI and Beyond lets you catch a glimpse into how food will evolve and its relationship with our planet during this unique four-course meal with wine pairing. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and let the experience begin…22 September
Head to foodie enclave Heddon Street for an al fresco feast like no other. Take your seat for the Heddon Street Feast and be treated to a four-course lunch and drinks from some of the area’s top restaurants and bars. Enjoy Italian fare by Piccolino, regional Japanese flavours from Heddon Yokocho, a refined plate from Gordon Ramsay’s Heddon Street Kitchen and more, as you travel the neighbourhood without moving an inch. 24 September
Pop in to discover more about Regent Street’s Urban Farm and how it can help to impact the future of food. Enjoy free tastings, take home bags of produce and even start your own urban farm with seed boxes to grow at home. Daily – no booking required
Find even more events to enjoy during the Future of Food Festival, from expert-led talks, to tasting menus and unique foodie experiences. Also, make the most of special offers and giveaways during the festival.