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2026 Festival Programme

The countdown to Bali’s tastiest festival is officially on, and we know you’re just as excited as we are to be feasting again under the Bali sun at our beloved Taman Kuliner from 28 to 31 May. Browse the programme below and book your tickets to join the feast.


Bali’s Best Croissant Championship

31 May 2026 09:00

Get ready for the ultimate pastry showdown! Join us at the 2026 Festival to cheer on the island’s finest bakers as they go head-to-head for the most coveted title in …

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Saen Tung Curry Paste Making by Prin Polsuk

31 May 2026 10:00

Chef Prin Polsuk doesn’t cook for applause. He cooks to remember. One of Thailand’s most obsessive culinary archaeologists, Prin has spent decades chasing the dishes that history forgot, digging through …

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TOFFIN Women Latte Art Competition

31 May 2026 10:00 /

Calling all coffee lovers and latte art enthusiasts! Join us for the TOFFIN Women Latte Art Competition, held in special collaboration with this year’s Festival. Watch Bali’s most talented female …

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Finding Your Unique Voice in Food Content

31 May 2026 10:00

Join us for a session with Michele Alexander, a dynamic food creator known for her playful, distinctive voice and her ability to turn everyday moments into compelling content. Through an …

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Wild Foraging and Cooking with Chef Krisna

31 May 2026 10:00

Join Chef Krisna of Warung DiTeba for a wild food journey that gets back to what really matters: fire, earth and the exotic flavours of Bali. Not your usual farm …

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Peranakan Kitchens: Where Cultures Become Cuisine

31 May 2026 11:00 /

Some cuisines carry entire histories in a single dish. In this panel with moderator Helena Smit, celebrated Malaysian food ambassador Chef Wan joins Chef Johnson Wong, whose career spans Michelin-starred …

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Spinach and Rice Pasta with Tomato and Basil Sauce by Petty Elliot

31 May 2026 11:30 /

A road trip through North Bali sparked something unexpected for chef and food writer Petty Pandean-Elliott. A visit to Rumah Intaran, the architecture and gastronomy centre run by Gede and …

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The Forest Warriors: A Long Table Lunch at Bambu Indah

Four Hands. One table. A cuisine shaped by the forest. At the heart of this luncheon are the women defenders of Indonesia’s forests, farmers, foragers, seed keepers and guardians of …

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Festival Cocktail Competition

31 May 2026 12:00 /

Come watch Bali’s most exciting emerging mixologists go head to head at Pinstripe Bar. The Discovering The Island Natives Competition puts local talent on stage, reinterpreting the island’s native agricultural …

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From Origin to Global Market

31 May 2026 12:15 /

What does it take to turn a local ingredient into something the world wants, without losing what made it special in the first place? Martha Weruing, Febri Sumbung, and I …

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Yum Sum-O: Thai Pomelo Salad by Joe Napol

31 May 2026 13:00 /

Thai flavours at their most vibrant, brought to life by Joe Napol of Samlor, one of the champions of contemporary Thai cuisine. Watch live as he prepares Yum Som-O, a …

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Writing Food: Memory, Craft and the Cookbook

31 May 2026 13:30 /

Every recipe is a story waiting to be told. In this panel, Indonesian star chef and writer Petty Pandean-Elliott joins Australian pastry celebrated Gareth Whitton to dig into what it …

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The YUM Factor: Creating Craveable Food Imagery

31 May 2026 14:00

Food isn’t just about taste, it’s about how it looks before it’s even tried. In today’s digital world, decisions to buy, cook or taste happen in seconds, driven first by …

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Mahjong, Dumplings & Sparkling Hosted by Sista Dumplings

Sunday afternoon, downstairs at Casa Luna, join our mahjong session. Tiles shuffle and stack in a steady rhythm, an old game in quiet revival, drawing people back to the table, …

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Tiger Prawn Umai and Ginger Flower Sorbet by Jhonson Wong

31 May 2026 14:30 /

Experience a refined take on Sarawakian flavours with Tiger Prawn Umai & Ginger Flower Sorbet by Chef Wong of Gēn. Fresh tiger prawns are gently cured in citrus and aromatics …

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The Art of Taste: Lessons from Japan and Thailand

31 May 2026 14:45 /

Japanese and Thai cuisines share a common foundation: clarity, balance, and an unwavering sense of identity. In this panel discussion, Hiro Imamura, a Japanese chef with over 30 years of …

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Singapore Chilli Crab Over Fire with Chef Bernard Chew

At this Chef’s Table session, guests sit within direct sightline of the pass as Chef Bernard Chew prepares his famous Soft Shell Singaporean Chili Crab live. The signature dish of …

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From Shelf to Source

31 May 2026 16:00 /

How does an ingredient travel from a remote field to a plate someone is willing to pay for? Johanna Hehakaja, Ayu Sudana, and Etih Suryatin have each worked across different …

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Lalapan Reimagined by Veni Calista and Jesselyn Lauwreen

31 May 2026 16:00 /

Inspired by this year’s theme, Farmers: Guardians of Land and Sea, TikTok creator Venithya Calista and Jesselyn Lauwreen, culinary entrepreneur and MasterChef Indonesia winner at 21, take to the Teater …

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Sundown Session with Caretaker’s Cottage at Indus

31 May 2026 16:30 /

Join Darren Leaney of Melbourne’s beloved Caretaker’s Cottage for sundown drinks over the valley at Indus’s indigo-blue washed bar, as the evening unfolds through conversation, craft, and quiet insight. Sip …

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