What Is Taste of London?: A Guide to the UK's Biggest Food Festival

The UK’s largest and hottest food festival returns to the capital in 2023. Discover our ultimate guide filled with all the important info, and find out how you can enjoy the best of the event with VIP tickets at Seat Unique.

Taste of London is a foodie’s dream, with rows upon rows of delicious and sumptuous dishes to try as well as a host of fabulous drinks on offer.

In 2023, the hottest restaurants, future food heroes and upcoming chefs will return to London to showcase their best and most irresistible dishes to thousands of hungry guests.

Keep reading to discover all of the most important information, from location and dates through to food vendors. Plus, find out how you can enjoy some star treatment with a VIP ticket package.

What is Taste of London?

Taste of London is the UK’s biggest and best food and drink festival.

The event descends on the city every summer to deliver stunning menus to the general public, showcasing the brightest stars of the UK food and drink scene all in one place.

When is Taste of London?

Taste of London will grace the capital for five  spectacular  days in 2023. The event will run from June 14th through to June 18th.

Where is Taste of London?

In 2023, Taste of London will be returning to its well-loved home and beautiful setting of Regents Park, London.

How to get to Taste of London

Regents Park is incredibly well located and easy to get to by London underground services.

Reach the park via the Bakerloo underground line or head to nearby station Baker Street via the Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan lines.

Taste of London food vendors 2023

Taste of London 2023 is set to showcase some incredible food and drinks talent. From rotis through to rigatoni, the festival has something to tantalise every taste bud. And with forty vendors to choose from, you better arrive hungry!

We are excited for all of the options on offer, but our top five picks from 2022 provide the perfect teaser of what you can expect to devour at the event this year:

Burger and Lobster

Indulge on Nebraskan family-farmed beef and the freshest Atlantic lobsters at this incredible and famous food stall. Head to Burger and Lobster to enjoy the ultimate and greatest surf and turf around!

Heritage

This Alpine-inspired cuisine offers something different for the tastebuds with its modern and contemporary style and locally sourced ingredients. You’ve got to try the mouth-watering chocolate fondue if you make a trip to the Heritage stall this year.

Junsei

This newly-launched,  zero-waste yakitori-inspired restaurant showcases elegant skewered dishes cooked over Binchotan charcoal. Tuck into a myriad of dishes including a vast range of incredible vegetarian options. Yum!

Brindisa

Enjoy a slice of Spain with a trip to the wonderful Brindisa. With six stunning tapas restaurants located across the UK, Brindisa brings you delicious paella, tapas and of course sangria. If the sun is shining in London, close your eyes and be transported to the Mediterranean!

The Treat Club

Don’t forget to leave room for dessert! The Treats Club is one of London’s leading hot donut businesses and is renowned for its exciting and different fillings. A black female-led business, The Treats Club makes all of their donuts in-house from their micro-bakery in Hackney, combining nostalgia with top notch quality.

When Taste of London’s 2023 restaurants are revealed, we will update this article with our top picks and tips for tracking down the best dishes.

What is included with Taste of London VIP tickets?

Taste of London standard tickets allow you into the venue with no added extras, meaning that you have to purchase all food and drink once inside (it should come as no surprise that these come along with London prices)!

So, why not guarantee a more relaxed and enjoyable experience by securing a Taste of London VIP ticket package?

With Taste of London VIP tickets you will benefit from a host of delightful perks including:

• Entry to Taste of London
• VIP entrance
• Welcome drink on arrival (cocktail, glass of Laurent Perrier or soft drink)
• Complimentary bar including beer, wine and soft drinks
• Access to the hospitality lounge and garden throughout
• 2 signature dish vouchers
• 1 exclusive dish vouchers
• Access to VIP toilets

Perfect for birthday celebrations, a friends or family day out, corporate occasions and team bonding days, Taste of London VIP ticket packages are available to a minimum of 20 guests.

What do people really think of Taste of London?

Last year, we sent some of our colleagues to enjoy Taste of London in true VIP style. We wanted to discover what the hype is all about and if it really is the best food festival around. Here’s what they had to say:

“It was great. There were loads of drinks on offer, free nibbles and live music playing. I enjoyed a meal from Burger & Lobster which was so delicious it melted in my mouth! I’d definitely go back.” - Owen Price, Operations Executive

“It’s a real summer party with loads of food vendors, top restaurants and live kitchens, not to mention all of the drink options. I think the event is also a great fit for corporate occasions and making connections.” - Sam Button, Head of Supply

“It was a really chilled out atmosphere and experience, particularly the VIP area which was less chaotic and had real garden party vibes. Within the VIP area, there were loads of tasting options for different wines, cheeses and chocolate. We then headed out to sample food and drinks from the host of stalls available which was great”.  - Alasdair Walters, Account Manager

Buy your Taste of London VIP ticket package now at Seat Unique to guarantee a day of summer fun, delicious food and mouth-watering drinks in the beautiful surroundings of Regents Park!

Looking forward to summer? Make sure that yours is jam-packed with fun with hospitality packages and VIP tickets to events including Polo In The Park, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court Palace Festival!