Soho Food Festival is coming to Nashville
The three-day event lands at our House in the Tennessee capital this month, with food pop-ups, cooking demonstrations, barbecues, and parties
Thursday 6 September 2024 By Yasemin Celepi
To make the most of the three-day festival, book a stay in one of the 47 bedrooms in the House, which features industrial-inspired interiors, an outdoor pool, and a large garden complete with a 150-year-old elm tree. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxing, food-filled weekend.
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Between all that eating and drinking, members enjoy wellness workshops and live music throughout the festival, including performances in the Garden and traditional bluegrass at the closing party.
The festival is powered by Porsche, which celebrates the festival's launch by hosting a poolside party on Thursday 26 September. Enjoy a special drinks menu, including a Provence-inspired cocktail – an homage to the colour of Porsche’s new electric car – that’s available at the Pit Stop Car Bar throughout the weekend.
Scroll on to see the full schedule by day and to book your spaces at the festival’s events and dinners.
Chef lineup
Arnold Myint, International Market
Brian Baxter, Catbird Seat
Colby Rasavong, Bad Idea
Diana Lee Zadlo, That’s It
Edgar Victoria, Alebrije
Josh Habiger, Bastion
Julia Sullivan, Henrietta Red
Julio Hernandez, Maíz de la Vida
Justin Pichetrungsi, Anajak Thai
Kamal Kalokoh, Riddim n Spice
Margot McCormack, Margot Cafe & Bar
Michael Ground, Soho House Nashville
Shaticka Robinson, Coley’s Jook Junt and Bougie BBQ
Tony Galzin, Nicky’s Coal Fired
Vann Chandler Thomas, Xiao Bao
Vivek Surti, Tailor
Thursday 26 September, 6pm
We kick off Soho Food Festival with the launch of our poolside, retro-themed Porsche Pit Stop Car Bar. Stop by to be the first to try our featured cocktails.
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Friday 27 September
Refresh with La Croix, 10am
Join the team at La Croix as they host a wellness-boosting workshop to get the festival started, followed by healthy snacks and smoothies by member-owned wellness cafe E+Rose.
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Demo Lab: salt blending with 400 Conejos Mezcal, 4pm
Learn the history of sal de gusano and create your very own blend of salt to take home. After the class, enjoy a complimentary 400 Conejos Mezcalita, featuring a salt rim that uses your own blend.
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May’s Bar takeover with Fever-Tree, 6pm
Head to May’s public bar where tonic specialist Fever-Tree is serving up Frytinis – an elegant, crisp martini that features the savoury flavour of French fries.
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House Jazz with La Croix, 7pm
The evening begins with cocktails in the Garden backdropped with jazz music, plus a vinyl selection available for members and guests to shop on the day.
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One Night Only Dinner: Margot McCormack, 8pm
Make your way to the Sock Room for a private four-course sit-down dinner prepared by Margot McCormack, owner and head chef of Margot Cafe & Bar. The French-inspired menu features signature dishes from the restaurant – all made with seasonal produce and local ingredients. The event begins with a welcome cocktail – Petal to the Metal – powered by Porsche.
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Saturday 28 September
Refresh with La Croix, 10am
Saturday kicks off with another wellness-boosting workshop with La Croix, followed by a healthy brunch by member-owned wellness cafe E+Rose.
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Demo Lab
A host of impressive chefs from Nashville and beyond bring their expertise to the Demo Lab, offering members an insight into their craft with live cooking demonstrations.
Vivek Surti, of Tailor Nashville, 12pm
Surti showcases Tailor Nashville’s blend of South Asian and classic American flavours.
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Brian Baxter, of The Catbird Seat, 1.30pm
Baxter brings his seasonally-changing menu to life, with a focus on high quality, local produce.
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Julio Hernandez, of Maíz de la Vida, 3pm
Executive chef and owner Hernandez prepares favourite dishes from Maíz de la Vida’s Mexican menu.
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Garden Festival food pop-ups, 2pm
Local chefs, including Colby Rasavong of restaurant and wine bar Bad Idea, Anthony Galzin of Nicky’s Coal Fired, and Riddim n Spice’s Kamal Kalokoh, offer special food pop-ups in the Garden.
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Sundowner cocktails with La Croix, 6pm
Usher in the evening with sundowners in the Secret Garden from La Croix, accompanied by live musical performances.
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One Night Only Dinner: Anajak Thai, 8pm
Saturday’s headline dinner in the Sock Room features a four-course Thai menu, prepared by chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai. Alongside live music, enjoy a welcome cocktail –Petal to the Metal – powered by Porsche.
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Sunday 29 September
Refresh with La Croix, 10am
Begin Sunday with a final wellness-boosting workshop with La Croix, followed by healthy breakfast items from member-owned wellness cafe E+Rose.
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Sunday Feast: Soho Food Festival
On the final day of the festival, join us for a very special Sunday Feast, with an unlimited spread of dishes curated and prepared by the Soho House Nashville kitchen.
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Demo Lab
A host of impressive chefs from Nashville and beyond bring their expertise to the Demo Lab, offering members an insight into their craft with live cooking demonstrations.
Arnold Myint, of International Market, 11am
Myint showcases a selection of the authentic Thai dishes on offer at International Market.
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Julia Sullivan, of Henrietta Red, 12.30pm
Seafood expert Sullivan prepares a selection of the simple, fresh dishes Henrietta Red is known for.
2pm
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Josh Habiger, of Bastion, 2pm
Habiger brings Bastion’s ethos of seasonal, local produce on its ever-evolving menu to the House.
12.30pm
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Garden Festival food pop-ups, 12pm
Local chefs, including Diana Lee Zadlo, Xiao Bao's Vann Chandler Thomas, and Edgar Victoria of Alebrije, set up special food pop-ups in the Garden.
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Closing barbecue and pool party with Bulleit, 6pm
Chef Shaticka Robinson, winner of Netflix’s Barbeque Showdown 2024, co-hosts the Festival’s closing meal with Soho House Nashville Executive Chef Michael Ground. The pair serve up locally sourced meat alongside a host of vegetarian options as members enjoy live music performances and Bulleit Frontier Whiskey around the pool.
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