Tagaytay Food Festival 2025: A Delicious Weekend of Culture, Connection, and Culinary Craft
From July 18 to 20, 2025, the Tagaytay Food Festival returns to Taal Vista Hotel for its second year—bigger, bolder, and even more heartfelt. With the theme “Food That Binds,” this year’s celebration goes beyond taste, focusing on how food connects communities, sparks stories, and honors Filipino heritage.
A Weekend of Flavor and Togetherness
Spearheaded by Chef Rhea SyCip of The Fatted Calf and backed by SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., the 3-day festival brings together top chefs, food innovators, local producers, and cultural figures. Whether you’re there for the farm-to-table eats, the food talks, or the sunset cocktails, you’ll walk away full—in more ways than one.
Festival Highlights
Friday, July 18 – Farmers, Flavors, and Festivities
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Trade Place Farmers Market at the Covered Terrace
- 5:00 PM – Drinks Fest for relaxed afternoon cocktails
- 6:00 PM – Grand Tasting in Ballrooms 1 & 2 (₱3,950/person)
- A showcase of curated dishes from standout restaurants like Farmer’s Table, Dos Mestizos, The Fatted Calf, Pamana, and more.
- A showcase of curated dishes from standout restaurants like Farmer’s Table, Dos Mestizos, The Fatted Calf, Pamana, and more.
Saturday, July 19 – Stories on the Plate
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Food Talks in Ballroom 1
- Discussions on sustainability, culture, and Filipino food identity
- Notable speakers include Tisha Rianna I. De Belen, Thirdy Dolarte (Hapag MNL), Chaela Dee (Toyo Eatery), and Tina Legarda (Bamba Bistro)
- 12:00 NN – Heritage Lunch Buffet at Veranda Restaurant (₱1,780/person)
- 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Sunset Sessions at TĀZA Fresh Table (₱3,500/person)
- Wines, cocktails, a carving station, and acoustic music under the sky
- Evening – “Food That Binds” Cross-Border Dinner at The Fatted Calf
- Featuring Fiz Singapore and Chef Rhea SyCip in a one-of-a-kind collaboration
Sunday, July 20 – Nostalgia Meets Innovation
- 12:00 NN – Heritage Lunch Buffet continues at Veranda
- Closing weekend with quiet conversations, local flavors, and a final toast to Filipino culinary identity
A Bonus Event: Creative Bulalo Challenge
The celebration doesn’t stop there. On August 3, 2025, the Creative Bulalo Challenge takes over SkyRanch Tagaytay. Expect reinventions of the classic highland dish by Filipino chefs using modern techniques and premium ingredients.
Why This Festival Matters
The Tagaytay Food Festival is more than just a weekend of eating. It’s a reminder that Filipino food is deeply tied to memory, identity, and community. Whether you’re exploring heritage through lunch buffets or engaging with thought leaders on food sustainability, the experience promises to feed both your appetite and your spirit.
For reservations:
- Room bookings: reservations@taalvistahotel.com | +63 2 7917 8225
- Dining inquiries: foodandbeverage@taalvistahotel.com | +63 945 976 6841 (Viber)
What dish or talk are you most excited about at this year’s Tagaytay Food Festival? Share your picks in the comments.
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