Cape Town has 40 days left to solidify its status. On November 28 and 29, 2026, the Taste of Cape Town festival will gather twelve of the city's most renowned restaurants in one venue—the Green Point Cricket Club stadium. All visitors will dine using unified menus and prices.
The initial idea behind the festival was to best celebrate Cape Town's restaurants by bringing the entire city together around them. Over one weekend, twelve cuisines that have helped Cape Town enter the global gastronomic map will cook side-by-side, providing a place for every guest.
Bonke Shipalana, CEO of The Allure Group, which holds the exclusive IMG license for hosting Taste in South Africa, noted: 'Cape Town doesn't attract you with its menu. It attracts you with a table.' He added that a memorable summer event in Cape Town is not the one with the most dishes, but the one where everyone gathers. For two days, La Colombe, FYN, and Vuur will cook in one location, and a ticket costing 450 rand will grant access to all these tables.
Confirmed chefs include James Haga from La Colombe, Amori Burger from Upper Union, Wusi Ndlovu from EDGE Africa, Shaun Scorbey from Vuur, and Bertus Basson from Basson & Co. They are joined by FYN founder Peter Templehoff and culinary director Ashley Moss.
For the City of Cape Town, a partner in the festival, this weekend means more than just food. J P Smith, a member of the City of Cape Town's Majoritarian Committee on Safety and Security, stated: 'Cape Town's cuisine and wine are part of our identity, and they attract people to our city from all corners of the world. Taste of Cape Town showcases our restaurants, our producers, and young talents to thousands of guests in one weekend.'
In addition to culinary delights, the festival is designed to satisfy all the senses. Guests can enjoy live culinary demonstrations, a music stage, as well as wines from Kleine Zalze, Cavalli, Waterford, Steenberg Vineyards, and Boekenhoutskloof, supported by Graham Beck as the Cap Classique partner.
Tickets start from 450 rand for the Taste Entry Pass, which grants full access to all restaurants, demonstrations, and tastings. The Taste Premium option costs 595 rand and includes a voucher for a signature dish. Taste Lux will cost 895 rand and provides a welcome drink and a voucher for an exclusive dish. The Taste Lux Friends package allows bringing four people for 3222 rand, saving 358 rand. Daily capacity is limited to 4000 guests.