Taste of Christmas
November 21-24
London
London’s hottest Christmas ticket visits the Tobacco Docks this year, featuring displays and demonstrations by some of the capital’s most critically acclaimed chefs – past guests include Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey. Each offer their own take on Christmas classics, giving you a few recipe ideas for the big day.
Tickets: £12-70
Average dish: £4-5
Winter Fancy Food Show
January 19-21
San Francisco
Entering its 39th year, the West Coast’s largest food and drinks festival comes to San Francisco once again. The trade-only event hosts 1,300 exhibitors from over 35 countries across the globe. The Winter Fancy Food Show offers the most diverse and eclectic mix of flavours worldwide.
Tickets: $60
80,000 specialty items to sample
Gastrofestival
January 24-February 9
Madrid
In its fourth year, Madrid’s Gastrofestival sees the city pay tribute to Spanish gastronomy through the medium of art, film, fashion and – of course – food. The fortnight-long event involves tasting routes, tours of the Royal Palace kitchens and special festival menus at the city’s restaurants.
Tickets: €25 & €40 menus
Over 300 cultural institutions to visit
