All the highlights from Soho Food Festival 2026
Our annual event returned to Soho Farmhouse with food and drink shacks, one-off chef-led dinners, cooking demos, tastings, and more
Tuesday 15 September 2026 By Anna D’Alessio. Photography by Chris Bailey and Kadir Gold
Over two days, the jam-packed programme included pop-ups with top chefs, private dining, Cook School sessions, live demonstrations, talks and tastings – bringing together established names, rising restaurants and House favourites in one place for our members to discover, experience, and enjoy.
Shacks and food trucks
On the Lazy Lawn and Hay Barn Lawn, members and guests tasted their way through a mix of shacks and food trucks, with menus and samplers from Michelin-starred chefs, cult restaurants and some of the UK’s most talked-about food concepts. The culinary offering featured Chantelle Nicholson of Apricity, Max Coen, Richard Foster of Ibai, Mursal Saiq and Josh Moroney of Cue Point, Pompette’s Pascal Wiedemann, Thuy Diem Pham from The Little Viet Kitchen, Roll Boys’ George Artemi, Angelo Sato’s Humble Chicken, Magma by Ikoyi by Jeremy Chan, Nathaniel Mortley of 2210 by NattyCanCook, Calum Franklin, and Ben Munslow of Firebird. Throughout the festival, music was provided by our House DJs, who soundtracked the event with live sets.
But the food was only part of the experience. Across the weekend, members enjoyed a diverse drink offering that extended well beyond the lawns, with bars and activations dotted throughout the grounds. Aperol served its signature Italian aperitivo from its retro van, while Ridgeview poured award-winning English sparkling wine, and Mirabeau offered its premium Provence rosé. Double Dutch kept guests refreshed with samples of its mixers and tonics, while Lucky Saint served draught and canned beer from its van on the Hay Barn Lawn. In the Farmyard, St-Germain completed the line-up with its signature spritz cocktails.
Meanwhile, over in the Barwell Barn, market stalls gave members a chance to browse and taste products from Spiced Sussex, Two Fields, Cheeseworks, Good Fermentation and Drizzle, spanning chilli oils, sauces, olive oil, cheese, charcuterie, gut health products, and sweet treats.
The Dreamers Lounge, powered by Porsche
During the festival, members were invited to visit, relax and recharge in the Dreamers Lounge, powered by Porsche – a welcoming space designed for moments of pause between events and experiences. On the Hay Barn Lawn, Roll Boys, a viral cinnamon roll brand founded by creative force George Artemi, hosted a special Dreamers pop-up. Throughout the day, members were invited to dream up their own signature cinnamon rolls – all complimentary, thanks to Porsche.
Over on the Lazy Lawn, guests had the opportunity to experience the new Porsche Taycan Turbo S Soho House One, a unique Porsche Sonderwunsch creation inspired by Soho Home’s design aesthetic, featuring a Greek Street Green exterior and Murphy Jacquard seat fabrics. Members enjoyed the Porsche Dreamers cocktail named Tomorrow, Imagined, served from a bespoke Soho Home bar integrated into the vehicle.
The Host’s Kitchen, in partnership with Miele
In the Orangery, Miele introduced The Host’s Kitchen, a space dedicated to contemporary hosting and the rituals around it. Across the weekend, chefs, restaurateurs and ambassadors, took part in conversations and Cook School sessions, sharing the stories and techniques behind standout food experiences while showcasing Miele’s kitchen appliances in action. Plus, members walked away with complimentary goodies courtesy of Miele.
Live demonstrations, hosted by Laura Jackson, featured a line-up of top chefs including Manteca’s Chris Leach, Karan Gokani of Hoppers, Three Sheets’ Max Venning, Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes, Bubbledogs, and Kitchen Table founder Sandia Chang, plus the Spiteri brothers – the London-based duo behind The Latimer, known for their warm, community-focused pubs and dining.
Private dining experiences
A programme of exclusive lunches and dinners rounded out the festival, offering members the opportunity to sit back, relax, and enjoy thoughtfully curated menus from a range of acclaimed guest chefs. On Saturday, Koya cofounder Shuko Oda hosted a Japanese lunch with Roku Gin, paired with Roku Gin-based cocktails. Then, in the evening, guests gathered at the Glasshouse for a dinner with chef Pamela Brunton, powered by Porsche. Inspired by the Scottish landscape and coast, her local and seasonal feast was accompanied by the Porsche Dreamers cocktail, Tomorrow, Imagined – a mix of gin (or botanical tonic), apple and cardamom cordial, lime, and mint.
On Sunday, British travel brand Antler hosted a special lunch with chef Adam Byatt of Michelin-starred restaurant Trinity in Clapham. Guests enjoyed a seasonal feast inspired by Byatt’s culinary travels, including Cured Bream served with salsify dressing, oyster cream, trout roe and fig-leaf oil. The menu drew inspiration from his time in Italy, which has influenced his new restaurant, Rosina, in Wandsworth. Finally, on Sunday evening, Michael O’Hare partnered with Miele for a dinner shaped by his inventive take on modern British cooking, taking over the Orangery. Highlights included Otoro Tartare with ethical foie gras and shaved truffle, and Whitby Crab Laab with sticky rice, kaffir lime, and cracker dust.
Entertainment
As the food offerings unfolded across the Farmhouse, the weekend’s entertainment kept the energy going. House DJs played throughout, St-Germain brought its Maison Soirée music moment to the Farmyard – complete with a live House band and plenty of St-Germain Spritzes – and Asahi Super Dry hosted Tokyo Nights karaoke in the Mill Room, along with canapes from Pen Yen, the House’s izakaya-style restaurant.
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