Ubud Food Festival 2026: Chefs, Events & Tickets Guide
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Ubud Food Festival 2026 Unveils Star-Studded Culinary Line-Up
Bali’s culinary calendar heats up as Ubud Food Festival returns from 28–31 May 2026 in Ubud, bringing together leading chefs, global collaborations, and immersive dining experiences.
With less than a month to go, the festival has revealed its highly anticipated Special Events programme, featuring top culinary talent from across Asia and beyond.
With less than a month to go, the festival has revealed its highly anticipated Special Events programme, featuring top culinary talent from across Asia and beyond.
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Global Chefs, One Destination
This year’s edition welcomes standout names from Bangkok and Indonesia’s leading kitchens:
This year’s edition welcomes standout names from Bangkok and Indonesia’s leading kitchens:
Dylan Eitharong of Haawm
Joe Napol of Samlor
Prin Polsuk
Renatta Moeloek
Fernando Sindu
Kieran Morland
Together, they will deliver a series of one-off dining experiences that highlight bold flavours, heritage techniques, and cross-cultural storytelling.
Signature Dining Experiences
From intimate chef collaborations to immersive tasting journeys, key highlights include:
From intimate chef collaborations to immersive tasting journeys, key highlights include:
Samsara: Three Chefs, One Archipelago
A one-night-only showcase at Samsara Ubud, where three chefs reinterpret Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage through a six-course menu paired with cocktails.
A one-night-only showcase at Samsara Ubud, where three chefs reinterpret Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage through a six-course menu paired with cocktails.
Bangkok After Dark at Indus
Held at Indus Restaurant, this event brings Bangkok’s street food energy to Ubud, led by Joe Napol with bold, contemporary Thai flavours.
Held at Indus Restaurant, this event brings Bangkok’s street food energy to Ubud, led by Joe Napol with bold, contemporary Thai flavours.
Ten Courses in the Jungle
At Capella Ubud, chefs Arvie Delvo and Petty Pandean-Elliott present a refined ten-course dining journey inspired by land, sea, and fire.
At Capella Ubud, chefs Arvie Delvo and Petty Pandean-Elliott present a refined ten-course dining journey inspired by land, sea, and fire.
MoVida x Santanera Collaboration
Set in Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, this one-night event blends modern Latin cuisine with tropical influences in one of Ubud’s most iconic venues.
Set in Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, this one-night event blends modern Latin cuisine with tropical influences in one of Ubud’s most iconic venues.
Celebrating Indonesian Culinary Identity
The festival continues to spotlight Indonesia’s diverse food culture through unique concepts:
Banana Across the Archipelago – exploring a single ingredient through multiple traditions
Manado Feast at Casa Luna – bold North Sulawesi flavours in a communal setting
Indonesian Cuisine in Conversation – chefs and industry leaders discussing the evolution of local gastronomy.
Manado Feast at Casa Luna – bold North Sulawesi flavours in a communal setting
Indonesian Cuisine in Conversation – chefs and industry leaders discussing the evolution of local gastronomy.
These experiences reinforce the festival’s mission to connect food with culture, history, and storytelling.
Industry Engagement & Competition
Beyond dining, the festival also invites participation from industry professionals, including the Best Croissant in Bali 2026 competition, judged by leading pastry experts including Kate Reid.
Beyond dining, the festival also invites participation from industry professionals, including the Best Croissant in Bali 2026 competition, judged by leading pastry experts including Kate Reid.
A Must-Attend Culinary Event in Asia
With tickets already in high demand, Ubud Food Festival 2026 is set to attract food enthusiasts, chefs, and hospitality professionals from across the region.
As Bali continues to position itself as a global culinary destination, the festival plays a key role in shaping the conversation around modern Asian cuisine and sustainable gastronomy.
With tickets already in high demand, Ubud Food Festival 2026 is set to attract food enthusiasts, chefs, and hospitality professionals from across the region.
As Bali continues to position itself as a global culinary destination, the festival plays a key role in shaping the conversation around modern Asian cuisine and sustainable gastronomy.
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