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Tagaytay Food Festival 2025

<p>There’s more happening in Tagaytay this weekend than cool air and good views.</p><p>From <strong>July 18 to 20</strong>, the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tagaytayfoodfestival/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tagaytay Food Festival 2025</strong></a> brings together chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary voices for a three-day celebration of food, conversation, and connection. With the theme <strong>Food That Binds</strong>, this year’s festival focuses not just on what’s on the plate, but on the stories and people behind it.</p><div><strong>This is no longer just a destination event. It’s a cultural summit.</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034107247Taal Vista.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Breathe it in—Tagaytay’s calling. Plan your food-filled escape now | Photo: Taal Vista Hotel</span></span></span></div><h2><strong>What’s New This Year</strong></h2><p>Last year’s <strong>Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival</strong> was a joyful return to form. After a long pause during the pandemic, it reunited chefs and diners in one of the country’s most scenic food destinations. It was a stylish escape, full of wine pairings, chef’s tables, and luxurious dining with a view.</p><div><strong>This year, the name changes—and so does the intention.</strong></div><p>Now called the <strong>Tagaytay Food Festival</strong>, it trades opulence for meaning. <strong>The spotlight shifts from prestige to provenance, from star power to storytelling. </strong>You’ll find farmers, food historians, chefs, and makers on the same program—speaking not just through dishes, but through dialogue.</p><p>There are heritage tours. Open-air markets. Talks that ask hard questions. Chef collaborations that feel personal.<strong> What started as a glitzy celebration now unfolds as something slower, deeper, and more grounded.</strong></p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17520344419701.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17520345642312.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><h2><strong>Festival Highlights</strong></h2><div><br/></div><div><strong>Drinks Fest at </strong><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/taalvistahotel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taal Vista</a> – <em>July 18</em></strong></div><p><strong></strong>Craft cocktails, local spirits, and mingling on the lawn set the tone for the weekend: relaxed, flavorful, and rooted in place.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034600111Grand Tasting.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong>The Grand Tasting</strong> <strong>-</strong> <strong><em>Evening of July 18</em></strong></div><p>A multi-course dinner by acclaimed chefs, each dish a polished take on Filipino flavors. Tickets: PHP 3,950 per person</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034629903Festival Fair &amp; Farmer_s Market.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong>Festival Fair and Farmers’ Market</strong> <strong><em>– July 18</em></strong></div><p>Local produce, heirloom ingredients, and handmade specialties fill the lawn at Taal Vista, showcasing the best of Tagaytay and Cavite.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034662455Cavite City Food Heritage Tour.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong>Cavite City Food Heritage Tour</strong><strong><em> – July 19</em></strong></div><p><strong></strong>Guided by food historian<strong> </strong><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/igrams/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ige Ramos</a></strong>, <strong></strong>this walking tour uncovers the culinary past of Cavite through stories and recipes passed down for generations.<strong></strong> </p><div><br/></div><h2 id="isPasted"><strong>Chef Collaborations That Matter</strong></h2><p>Some of the country’s most compelling chefs are coming together for exclusive dinners that go beyond the plate.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034817754Food That Binds at The Fatted Calf 2.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefattedcalf_ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Fatted Calf</strong></a><strong> × </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/restaurantfiz.sg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Restaurant Fiz</strong></a><strong> (Singapore) – <em>July 19</em></strong><br data-start="2855" data-end="2858" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" id="isPasted"/><strong>Chefs</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefrheasycip/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Rhea</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefjayjaysycip/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Jayjay SyCip</strong></a> welcome <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hafizzul.hmy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chef Hafizzul Hashim</strong></a> for an ingredient-driven menu rooted in local produce and bold technique.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034845375Brunch at Samira.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><a href="https://www.instagram.com/samirabychelegonzalez/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/samirabychelegonzalez/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Brunch at Samira by Chele</strong></a><strong> – <em>July 20</em><br data-start="3041" data-end="3044" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" id="isPasted"/></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefchelegonzalez/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chef Chele Gonzalez</strong></a> presents a six-course brunch at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anyaresorttagaytay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anya Resort Tagaytay</a>. Calm, elegant, and deeply personal.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034876236Anzani Sunday Lunch.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anzanirestaurant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Anzani Sunday Lunch</strong></a><strong> – <em>July 20</em></strong><br data-start="3187" data-end="3190" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" id="isPasted"/><a href="https://www.instagram.com/manzani6866/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chef Marco Anzani</strong></a> of Cebu offers a coastal-inspired Mediterranean menu at Ville Sommet—a preview of his Cavite outpost.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034915296Evening at Sinta.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sintarestaurantph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sintarestaurantph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Dinner at SINTA</strong></a><strong> – <em>July 20</em></strong></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_arielmanuel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chef Ariel Manuel</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettinaarguelles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chef Bettina Arguelles</strong></a>, in collaboration with the<strong> PYC Foods Group</strong>, deliver a heartfelt dinner to close the weekend.</p><div><strong>These aren’t one-night-only showcases. They’re chef statements—meals shaped by perspective and purpose.</strong></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034694014Food Talks 1.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><h2><strong>Food Talks With a Point of View – <em>July 19 at Taal Vista</em><br/></strong></h2><p>On<strong> July 19</strong>, some of the country’s most exciting culinary voices take the stage for a day of demos and dialogue that explore sustainability, storytelling, and the evolving narrative of Filipino food. Featured speakers include <a href="https://www.instagram.com/navgram_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kevin Navoa</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thirdydolatre/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thirdy Dolatre</a> of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hapag.mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hapag</a>; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tina.legarda/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tina Legarda</a> of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bambabistro/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bamba Bistro</a>; Ryan Cruz, co-founder of Olive and Atlas; Chaele Dee, executive pastry chef at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gallerybychele/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gallery by Chele</a>; and Stephane Duhesme of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/metizresto/">Metiz</a>—each bringing fresh insight and a distinct perspective to the conversation.</p><div><strong>These talks aren’t theoretical. They’re grounded in lived experience—and they matter.</strong></div><h2><strong><br/></strong></h2><h2><strong>Slow Meals, Quiet Moments</strong></h2><div><br/></div><ul><li data-end="4347" data-start="4218" id="isPasted" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><div><strong>Veranda Heritage Lunch – <em>July 19 to 20 </em></strong></div></li><li><div><br/></div></li><li data-end="4347" data-start="4218" id="isPasted" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><p>A buffet of heirloom dishes served al fresco at Taal Vista. Familiar and nostalgic.</p></li></ul><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034792155Sunset Sessions.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Sunset Sessions at Taza Fresh Table – <em>July 19 to 20</em></strong></div><p>Merienda with a view. Seasonal plates, warm light, and long conversations.</p><div><br/></div><h2 id="isPasted"><strong>Looking Ahead: The Creative Bulalo Challenge – <em>August 3 at Skyranch</em></strong></h2><p>To close the festival, chefs will reimagine Tagaytay’s iconic dish in playful, unexpected ways. Family-friendly, high-energy, and proudly local.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752034965717Creative Bulalo Challenge 2.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Why Tagaytay, Why Now?</strong></div><p>Because slowing down isn’t a luxury—it’s how we find clarity.
Tagaytay gives you that. Stillness. Perspective. Space to ask better questions.</p><p>Its air, its produce, its rhythm—it sharpens the senses. And some of the questions it stirs lead to the table.</p><p>This weekend, that conversation unfolds in dishes, talks, and shared tables.</p><p>If you want to understand where the food movement is going, this is where the story begins.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752035011978Tagaytay Food Festival July 18-20, 2025 Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><div><strong>Ready to Go?</strong></div><ul data-end="5228" data-start="5063" id="isPasted" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li data-end="5165" data-start="5063"><div><em>Grand Tasting Ticket: PHP 3,950 per person
Reserve at +63 917 6119808 or +63 977 6437477. </em><em>Dinners and Brunches: Reservation only. Limited seating.</em></div></li></ul><div><em><br/></em><br/></div>

<p>At the Tagaytay Food Festival, the country’s top chefs gather to cook, collaborate, and explore the future of Filipino food.</p>

At the Tagaytay Food Festival, the country’s top chefs gather to cook, collaborate, and explore the future of Filipino food.

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Published July 09, 2025 12:52 PM PHT

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