Discover a Curated Selection of Delicious Eats, Shopping and Lifestyle Experiences
20–23 August 2026 at CentralWorld
Gourmet & Cuisine magazine celebrates its 27th anniversary with “Gourmet Foodie Fest 2026: Talad Chic – A Stylish Street Food Experience,” a vibrant food and lifestyle festival bringing together a diverse selection of culinary delights, including savoury dishes, desserts, bakery treats, beverages and lifestyle products, all under one roof.
Inspired by the concept of “Talad Chic,” the event reimagines the charm of street food through a contemporary lens, blending creativity with modern urban lifestyles. Visitors can also enjoy a series of engaging workshops and cooking shows throughout the four-day event, taking place from 20–23 August 2026, from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Central Court, 6th Floor, centralwOrld.
Ms. Parita Wiriyarangsan, Editor-in-Chief of Gourmet & Cuisine, said the event forms part of the magazine’s celebration of its 27th anniversary, bringing the “Talad Chic” concept to life by creating a vibrant space where food, shopping and lifestyle come together. The event will feature a diverse selection of restaurants, desserts, beverages and lifestyle brands, alongside interactive activities designed to offer visitors a fun and creative culinary experience.
“We believe that food is about more than taste. It is also about happiness, sharing and connecting people. This event is designed to give everyone an opportunity to discover delicious food, support Thai food entrepreneurs and spend quality time together through enjoyable and memorable experiences.”
Free Workshops & Cooking Shows Throughout the Four-Day Festival
One of the event’s key highlights is a series of free workshops and cooking shows, giving visitors the opportunity to learn, get hands-on and explore the world of food in creative ways.
Activities include a Thai Dessert Workshop by Siri-Marie Thai Dessert Café, Veggie Bouquet Workshop, Salad Cup Workshop, Moo Sarong Workshop by Grape Seed Oil, and a Cooking Show featuring Fried Beef Steak with Gochujang Jaew Dipping Sauce by Grape Seed Oil, along with many other creative activities.
A Curated Selection of Savoury, Sweet and Beverage Delights
The festival brings together a wide variety of food and beverage vendors.
Happy Banana by chuchu baking presents its signature Banana Cake, featuring a soft and delicate texture packed with real bananas and a naturally balanced sweetness—perfect with coffee or your favourite beverage.
For refreshing drinks, Khong Aroi Fresh Brew offers Golden Blossom Aiyu, a homemade beverage made with real chrysanthemum flowers blended with the delicate aroma of osmanthus. Light and refreshing, it is an ideal choice while exploring the festival.
Bakery and dessert lovers can visit CoCo Bakehouse for its signature New York Cookies—large, thick and chewy cookies with crisp edges and generous fillings, made with real chocolate and butter. Available in a variety of flavours, the Red Velvet and NYC varieties are among the shop’s bestsellers.
Baan Khun Chui brings an extensive selection of Pia Pastry, available in flavours including black sesame, purple sweet potato, salted egg bean, plain bean, taro with salted egg and dark chocolate. The selection also includes mochi Pia Pastry filled with taro, purple sweet potato, black sesame, and chicken floss with salted egg and custard. Perfect for enjoying at home or giving as a gift.
Sweet lovers can also discover J Donut’s, featuring a colourful selection of doughnuts, including the crunchy Oreo Round, sweet Strawberry Round, and indulgent Chocolate Round for chocolate enthusiasts.
Other highlights include Rangsan, offering a selection of beverages and coffee; Kanesho by BKD Viva with its Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey, a fragrant and easy-to-drink blend; and Megami no Ringo – ACV, formulated with Proteoglycan and positioned as part of a beauty and wellness lifestyle.
Meanwhile, seafood lovers can enjoy Meya Jaor Poo, known for its generously filled Hoi Jo Poo and Crab Rolls, featuring abundant crab meat and a traditional recipe passed down through generations of the family for more than 60 years. The dishes are served with a signature plum dipping sauce.
Lifestyle Finds with a Thai Touch
For lifestyle enthusiasts, HUNO presents its “Long Thai” collection, inspired by the essence of Thai culture and transformed into a range of lifestyle fragrances, including reed diffusers, car air fresheners and liquid inhalers, as well as aromatic products featuring sweet basil essential oil.
Special Shopping Privilege
Visitors who spend THB 300 or more at participating vendors can bring their receipts to the Gourmet & Cuisine booth to redeem a special commemorative gift, with an opportunity to win dining vouchers from leading hotels.
Don’t miss “Gourmet Foodie Fest 2026: Talad Chic – A Stylish Street Food Experience,” taking place from 20–23 August 2026, from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Central Court, 6th Floor, centralwOrld.
Come and enjoy an exciting selection of delicious food, shop for unique lifestyle products and take part in four days of culinary activities and entertainment.
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