Best Food Events In London

Foodies, dinner fiends and lunch lovers alike, if you're looking for the *BEST* food events in the capital that you can't miss, we've got the guide for you. From cheese tasting tours and mega chicken wing festivals to local food markets and must-try supper clubs, these are the London food events and experiences that will have you falling in love with cuisine, all over again.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 26th July 2024




Pizza Masterclass in Bar Bunga

@ Bunga Bunga Covent Garden on Every Thursday from 5th September

Bunga Bunga Covent Garden's trattoria-style bar has a treat for all you lovers of Italian food: a pizza masterclass taking place every Thursday. It's £50 per person, with the experience including a two-course meal, pizza-making, the chance to whip up your own Aperol spritzes and a glass of prosecco to boot. But that's not all, as you'll also take home some Bunga dough to continue showing off your skills in your own kitchen.

Taste of Britain Experience

@ The Soho Hotel on Wednesday 21st August and Wednesday 18th September 2024

Celebrating the very best of the British Isles, from foraged, wild ingredients like girolle mushrooms and Cornish seaweed to high welfare meat and fish or locally grown produce, the Taste of Britain Experience at The Soho Hotel isn't to be missed by foodies. Expect a different menu on the third Wednesday of every month, with four courses coming in at £55 per person and being guided by the seasons. Add on drinks pairings for a further £35 each.

Flesh & Buns Supper Club

For the chance to tuck into a scrumptious multi-course menu with excellent wine, sake or Japanese whisky pairings, be sure to check out the brilliant supper clubss at Flesh & Buns in Fitzrovia, costing as little as £40 per person. You'll enjoy four to six glasses of your favourite tipples, alongside scrumptious plates of fried chilli squid with yuzu mayonnaise, teriyaki marinated lamb shank and much more.

YO!

If you love nothing more than devouring sushi - why not learn how to make it yourself? At YO!'s Sushi School, you'll be given expert guidance so that you can create a stunning slice of sashimi, a mouthwatering maki and perfect the art of a crunchy Cali roll.

The Milestone Hotel and Residences

Located in West London near Kensington Palace, The Milestone Hotel and Residences are hosting an exciting afternoon tea where you'll get to tuck into sandwiches, cakes and more. And if you're a fan of a decadent supper club? Join chef Dan Putz for £110 per person and go on a grastronomical journey.

Firmdale Hotels

Firmdale Hotels have a number of amazing food events to choose between, spanning everything from rooftop yoga brunches to wine dinners and French cheese experiences. Not only that, but there are cooking classes accompanied by multi-course meals and the recipes to take home with you.

Gallio

Discounts available on certain events

For a whole host of regular foodie events, check out Mediterranean restaurant Gallio in Canary Wharf. They offer £32 bottomless brunches every single Saturday, complete with unlimited prosecco and tasty slices, as well as monthly Moroccan supper clubs which feature a six-course tasting menu prepared by chef Glenn Evans.

Youngs

Young's host a range of foodie experiences across their many London venues. Sophisticated wine and cheese tastings, a culinary tour of the British Isles and a beer festival are just some of the many events that these welcoming pubs have on offer. 

Migrateful

Migrateful is doing something good for the world by helping refugee and migrant chefs get into employment as they host cooking classes online and in Clerkenwell. Enrol in one of them and learn about new cultures and authentic recipes, including Nigerian, Algerian, and Sri Lankan cuisines (plus so many more).

Ma Petite Jamaica

Ma Petite Jamaica is adding a little Caribbean flair to your weekend brunching at its Camden and Shoreditch outposts. Devour three courses, with dishes like jerk wings and chana dhal, as well as down free-flowing rum concoctions or fizz.

Melt Chocolates

Food experiences are topped off by the classes and workshops on offer at Melt Chocolates' Notting Hill location. These master chocolatiers are making sure you can enjoy chocolate in a new way across sensory and immersive events, from creating your own bar from beans to crafting delicious bonbons. Plus, you can even pair yours with tequila or some sound healing across their unique offering.

Smith's Bar & Grill

Located in Paddington, Smith's Bar & Grill is a vibrant, modern restaurant that's home so to some brilliant events for foodies. Their bottomless brunches are a step up from the usual offering, with as many dishes as you like and cracking entertainment from live DJs. They also host sharing Sunday roast sessions with unlimited red wine, and if you visit on Mondays then you can enjoy a succulent beef brisket to share, alongside 50% off premium wines.

Alfresco Wine Tales at TOZI Grand Cafe with Passione Vino

@ TOZI Grand Cafe on Fri, 9th Aug 2024 @ 19:30 - 21:00

Because Italian food and wine is always a winning combination; check out Alfresco Wine Tales at TOZI Grand Cafe with Passione Vino. You'll be served three courses on the hosting Battersea venue's terrace, spanning the likes of burrata with pesto and heritage tomatoes, sage and 'nduja gnocchi, and panna cotta with poached pear. Each dish has the perfect wine pairing too, while you'll also enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival.

The Rubens at The Palace

Looking for fun food events in Central London? The Rubens at The Palace is bringing together afternoon teas, gourmet dinners and a stunning curry club. Head over to the stunning hotel and treat yourself to some high-end eats.

Events at Gipsy Hill Brewery

There's plenty of top street food to get stuck into over at South East London's finest: Gipsy Hill Brewery. Hit up the KERB+ market taking place on every other Saturday for a rotating roster of incredible vendors and some freshly poured pints. On the 13th and 14th April, you'll also find the Projekt Market Pop-Up, selling vintage posters and offering flat whites. 

Davy's Wine Bars

Whether you want to pair cheese with wine, try a traditional tasting or check out some sparkling flights, Davy's Wine Bars should be top of your list for food and drink-related events. Experts will be on-hand to guide you through them all.

Dim Sum Masterclass

@ Chino Latino on Saturday 27th July 2024 and 9 other Saturdays

Dim Sum Masterclass at Chino Latino is a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure where you'll have the chance to master the art of creating classic dim sum and concoct your own tasty treats. You'll even have the opportunity to compete for the title of best dumpling maker by crafting up to four of the same type. The class wraps up with you taking home the recipes for the classic dim sum, along with a branded dim sum basket and rolling pin to continue your culinary adventures at home. Tickets for the Dim Sum masterclass are £45 per person, but you can also opt to stay for a cocktail for an additional £55 each.

Soul Supper @ Between The Bridges - London Waterloo

@ Between The Bridges on Sunday 18th August 2024 and 4 other Sundays

An immersive dining experience of dreams, Soul Supper @ Between The Bridges - London Waterloo is a nostalgic and soulful Motown music-filled journey offering delish food, tipples and tons of entertainment starting at just £39.99 a pop. Dress as fly as you can for a top-notch two-course supper with background tunes courtesy of legends like Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops and more.

Fengzhen Supper Club

Crystal Palace chef Jay is opening up his home for 10-course feasts of Chinese and South-East Asian fare. Not only will you get some of the most authentic grub and a welcome drink, but it'll set you back just £65 each. Plus, it's bring your own booze here to save those vital pennies.

The Great Murder Mystery

@ The Lost Estate on Various dates from Saturday 27th July 2024

Get lost in Sherlock Holmes' darkest case: The Hound of the Baskervilles as incredible performers invite you to travel back in time to the Victorian period where all is not as it seems. The Great Murder Mystery promises a three-course fine dining feast brought to you by some of London's top chefs, surrounded by world-class performers and musicians who'll immerse you with their storytelling.

Dining Through The Decades

@ Number Sixteen, South Kensington on Thursday 19th September 2024 and 2 other Thursdays

Ever wondered what people were eating in the Victorian times? Well now's your chance to find out, as Dining through the Decades is taking place at the beautiful Number Sixteen hotel in South Kensington. Food historian Eleanor Bartlett and Executive Chef Joe Fox are whipping up a four-course menu that spans across an entire century, all delivered with a touch of humour. Tickets cost £85 per person, which includes all your food plus a welcome drink and canapes on arrival.

Cheese Tasting with Paxton & Whitfield

@ RSA House on Thu, 26th Sep 2024 @ 18:30 - 21:00

Paxton & Whitfield is the cream of the crop in British cheese, with over 225 years of heritage. And now, for a limited time only, you can head to RSA House for a Cheese Tasting With Paxton & Whitfield courtesy of an expert cheese monger. You'll get to munch on five delicious varieties, sip some wine, and learn from the best in the cheesy business. And the best part? Tickets are priced at just £35 per person.

La Bibliotheque

Hackney restaurant La Bibliotheque is home to some cracking food events, whether you're into cheese, small plates or full on meals. Check out their six-course sake tasting experience with food pairings, or settle down for a three-course dinner with complementary wines for more hearty eats.

Burlock

Burlock is the rum-tastic bar where tastings, cocktails and over 200 bottles of the stuff behind the bar awaits. But what will it be washing down? Think carnival-themed brunches and bottomless wings across fun events.

Experiences by Ibérica

Iberica Experiences are holding a whole load of exciting food and drink events in London, where you can discover traditional and contemporary Spanish cuisine, with lots of tastings available, alongside beautiful European bottles of vino.

Una at The Adria

@ The Adria on Saturday 27th July 2024 and 4 other dates

From June through to August, renowned chef Martin Milesi is bringing his shared table dining concept UNA to South Kensington venue The Adria in a series of pop-up dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. These events feature a five-course menu that includes everything from red lentil salads to grass-fed Aberdeen beef, with delicious wine pairings also included in your £180 ticket.

Bunga's Roman Pizza-Making Party

@ Bunga Bunga Covent Garden on Various dates from Wednesday 31st July 2024

For a cooking class with a little bit of a twist, snap up tickets from £39 per person to Bunga Bunga's Roman Pizza-Making Party at its Covent Garden haunt. Themed and fabulous, you'll be entertainment by the likes of Venus and her beauty, Siren's serenades and Cupid's matchmaking antics as you roll up your sleeves and get stuck into making delicious eats.