The countdown begins: The global Taste Festival lands in Cape Town in 365 days

THE GLOBAL culinary phenomenon, Taste Festival, officially starts the clock today on its highly anticipated debut in Cape Town, with the landmark event set to ignite the city exactly one year from now in November 2026.

- STAFF REPORTER

This 12-month countdown marks the beginning of a culinary odyssey that will see the Mother City transform into the world's premier gastronomic destination, celebrating the vibrant food scene that has firmly placed South Africa on the global map.

For over two decades, the Taste Festival has been the world's leading culinary event, curating unparalleled food experiences in iconic cities such as London, Paris, Dubai, and Sydney, attracting hundreds of thousands of food lovers annually.

The arrival of Taste in Cape Town marks a significant moment, recognising the city not just as a participant in the global culinary conversation, but as a leading voice.

The selection of Cape Town is a testament to its meteoric rise as a culinary powerhouse. Recently crowned the "World's Leading Culinary City Destination" at the World Travel Awards in both 2023 and 2024, Cape Town's unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and audacious culinary innovation creates a food scene unlike any other.