Taste of Dubai 2025: Get Ready to Learn from these Celebrity Chefs

Updated: January 22, 2025 2 min read

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Get ready, food lovers! Taste of Dubai is back for 2025, and it’s shaping up to be a weekend packed with mouthwatering experiences. From Friday, February 14, to Sunday, February 16, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre will turn into a foodie paradise.

This year’s lineup includes 14 renowned chefs, offering you the chance to watch cooking demonstrations, attend hands-on workshops, and even meet culinary stars in person. Big names like Marco Pierre White, José Pizarro, and Alvin Leung will be there, along with other top talents from around the world.

Here’s the full list of chefs you can meet at Taste of Dubai 2025:

Marco Pierre White, the first British and youngest chef at the time to be awarded three Michelin Stars
Alvin Leung, popularly known as “The Demon Chef”
Dani García, a 3 Michelin-starred chef and culinary ambassador for Spain
Annabel Karmel, a bestselling baby & children’s cookery author
Akmal Anuar, an award-winning and Michelin-starred chef
Eric Lanlard, a pastry chef known for working with luxury brands, hotels, top airlines and a cruise company
José Pizarro described as The Godfather of Spanish cuisine in the UK

Hattem Mattar, the world’s first Arab pitmaster, the first Dubai taste maker, the first culinary ambassador to the UAE Embassy in Washington DC
Fred Casagrande, the UAE Live Fire BBQ Champion.
Jenny Morris, a celebrity chef who hosts her own shows on Food Network, and is the creator of a number of restaurants
Richard Sandoval, the world’s most prolific Mexican chef who runs 60+ restaurants in 4 continents
Joseph Nesbitt-Larking who runs the lunch service at the Michelin-starred Hegel Eins in Stuttgart, Germany
Cameron Lamb, an award-winning Head Chef at Cake-Boy in London
Tarek Ibrahim, a television celebrity, an award-winning and internationally renowned Master Chef, a successful restaurateur

What to Expect at Taste of Dubai 2025

Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned foodie, there’s something for everyone. All workshops are included in the ticket price, but spots fill up fast, so it’s best to sign up early. Here are some of the workshops to look forward to:

Black + Decker Cook School: Learn to create everything from desserts to appetizers under the guidance of professional chefs. The best part? You get to eat what you cook!

Taste Firepit: Watch pitmasters in action as they teach you the secrets to mastering the grill. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts who want to level up their skills.

Taste Chef’s Hub: Join interactive sessions with the celebrity chefs and discover tips and techniques to elevate your cooking at home.