Taste of Paris 2026: chefs, prizes, dates and programme at the Grand Palais
Taste of Paris returns to the Grand Palais for an exceptional 10ᵉ edition in May 2026. Dates, guest chefs, tasting prices, workshop program and practical info: find out all you need to know to get the most out of Paris' unmissable gastronomic festival.
at the end of May 2026, Taste of Paris reinvests the Grand Palais for its 10ᵉ edition. Bringing together the very best chefs, workshops, producers and artisans, in the historic glass roof of the Grand Palais, for an event placed under the sign of a shared passion: gastronomy. Here's an overview of what the Taste of Paris experience has to offer this year.
What is Taste of Paris?
Before Taste of Paris, there was Taste of London. Created in 2004, the concept pursued the same objective: to democratize access to haute gastronomy. The festival, which has since spread to a number of countries, brings together producers and artisans, top chefs who have come especially to cook for the event, and gastronomic enthusiasts over a four-day period.
The experience not only allows the public to sample signature dishes from top chefs at affordable prices, but also to discover new restaurants and try out new creations. And that's not all! The festival also features culinary demonstrations, workshops for young and old alike, masterclasses and meetings with producers and artisans in the 1,000 m² market.
When will the next Taste of Paris take place?
The 2026 edition of Taste of Paris, marking the festival's 10th anniversary, will take place over four days, from Thursday May 21 to Sunday May 24, 2026.
Where does Taste of Paris 2026 take place?
Since 2025, the festival has once again been held in the Nave of the Grand Palais in Paris. A masterly, luminous venue featuring Europe's largest glass roof.
Which chefs will be present at Taste of Paris 2026?
Among the big names this year: Stéphanie Le Quellec, chef at 4-toque restaurant La Scène ; Paul Pairet, chef at Nonos et comestibles (1 toque); Nina Métayer, Pâtissière de l'Année 2017, chef of Délicatisserie and a leading figure on the contemporary pastry scene. A host of other chefs and artisans honored by Gault&Millau will also be taking part in the festival, with temporary tables set up especially for the occasion:
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Camille Saint-M'Leux - Geoélia (3 toques)
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Assaf Granit - Shabour (2 toques)
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Christophe Raoux - Le Royal (3 toques)
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Irwin Durand - Irwin (3 toques)
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Philippe Mille - Arbane (4 toques)
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Thibaut Spiwack - Anona (2 toques)
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Alan Geaam - Laurent Perrier & Chefs / Les Halles Metro - Tous le monde contre le cancer
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Maison Gilles & Nicolas Verdot - Maison Verot
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Philippe Conticini - Galeries Lafayette
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Pierre & Christina Chomet - Ambos & Tina (1 toque)
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Wilfried Romain - Lava (2 toques)
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Gabriele Ravasio - Gordon Ramsay au Trianon (3 toques)
How much will it cost to enjoy the dishes on offer?
The Taste of Paris experience enables as many people as possible to discover the cuisine of the greatest chefs at the best possible price. On-site prices for dishes and pastries range from 7 to 13 euros.
menus are available online via the Taste of Paris website or app. However, although the overall offer is designed to guarantee a sufficient quantity of dishes throughout the festival, some dishes may run out during the session, depending on the success of the event.
Please note: admission to the festival is not free, even if you don't eat. So you'll need to budget for both the ticket price and a tasting session on site.
What are the entrance fees?
In addition to onsite consumption, you'll need an admission ticket to gain access to Taste of Paris. Several ticket formulas are available:
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Date tickets (Découverte or VIP): giving access only to the session selected at the time of ordering.
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Libertés tickets (Découverte or VIP): giving access to the festival for one of the 7 sessions of your choice, if you don't yet know your availability.
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VIP Premier ticket: access to the Grand Palais via the VIP entrance and VIP Lounge or Balcony of Honor access with a complimentary glass of champagne or other beverage.
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VIP Prestige ticket: dedicated VIP entrance and access to the VIP Lounge or Balcony of Honor with complimentary drinks (champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks).
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- Taste Table: adult VIP ticket with hospitality - 3-course menu served at table + drinks at discretion.
Ticket prices start from 23 euros for the Découverte ticket and go up to 230 euros for the Taste Tables ticket.
Please note that these tickets do not include credits to be spent in the restaurants. However, you can pre-order your credits on the festival website or buy them on site. Admission is free for children under 10, and there is a preferential rate for 10/15 year-olds on Découverte Liberté Junior tickets giving access to a session of your choice. Book now for the best prices.
How do I get free admission to Taste of Paris?
To get a free ticket to Taste of Paris, you need to take advantage of promotional offers from the festival's partners. Look out for discount codes or take part in competitions organized by these partner brands.
Visit the festival's official website and explore the social networks of associated brands: you might find tickets to be won or special offers.
What are the opening hours of Taste of Paris?
Taste of Paris offers two services a day, one at lunchtime and one in the evening, to give you an experience that follows the usual codes and times of the restaurant business. When you book your tickets on the website, you can choose your session:
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a "day" session: 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (except Thursday, May 21)
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an evening session: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Each session allows you to make the most of the tastings, meetings with chefs, artisans and producers, as well as the various events announced on the festival website.
