St James's Food Fair 16 May 2026

Join us on Saturday 16 May, 12pm–7pm, for a vibrant, day-long celebration of innovative food, drink, workshops and tastings, in the heart of St James's Market.

This open-air market brings together leading St James’s restaurants, innovative producers and sustainable suppliers to discover how pioneers are collaborating to shape a more sustainable future of food.

Expect an exceptional line-up of seasonal dishes, sustainable sips and exclusive tastings to enjoy as you explore the market. Throughout the day, deepen your knowledge with interactive masterclasses and workshops hosted at SMEG London.

Don't forget to pop-by The Pony Farm Bus, a mobile food-education project designed to bring hands-on learning about food, growing and cooking, making this a must-visit event for anyone passionate about the future of food.

Communal-style seating will be available throughout the market.

Restaurants & Cafes

Festival dishes available for one-day only, from participating restaurants. Dishes available to take-away or dine al-fresco on participating restaurant terraces.

FOWL
Dishes served from their terrace grill; with bold flavours and a playful approach to poultry.
Scully St James's
Expect ingredient-led cooking, blending Middle Eastern and Asian with bold flavours.
Sael
Seasonal dishes rooted in produce from the British Isles, served straight from the grill.
Toba
Enjoy Toba’s take on Indonesia’s most loved dishes, served from the terrace grill.

Paxton & Whitfield
Enjoy curated cheese plates featuring a selection of Paxton & Whitfield's best sellers.
Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
A menu of freshly shucked oysters, seafood platters and champagne, prepared by the experts.
Oshpaz
Traditional Uzbek cuisine serving freshly-made noodles and dumplings.

Bija
Serving Indonesian‑inspired specialty coffee and matcha made from carefully sourced beans, along with artisanal cakes, pastries and light bites.
Ole & Steen
Danish‑inspired bakery working closely with sustainable suppliers to produce freshly baked pastries, sweet Danish buns, toasties and open sandwiches, and much more!

Suppliers & Producers

Paxton & Whitfield
Enjoy curated cheese plates featuring a selection of Paxton & Whitfield's best sellers.
Brityard
Browse the Best of British including Araw ice-cream, Willow & Maw fresh flowers & more.

Demonstrations and Masterclasses

As part of St James's Food Fair, join us for a line-up of demonstrations and masterclasses within SMEG's Regent Street Flagship Store.

Each experience will include a welcome drink, expert-led demonstrations and sampling.

Fermenting with Wild Food UK
Whether you’ve foraged before or are simply curious, Marlow Renton will share the basics, what to look for, simple ways to forage safely and responsibly, and how wild ingredients can bring new flavour and fun to everyday cooking.
11am | £5pp
Oyster Shucking with Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
Hosted by Federico Fiorillo, Head Shucker and winner of the World Championships. Learn how to expertly open, prepare and taste fresh oysters. And how to create an award-winning oyster dressing. Includes oyster tasters.
1pm | £5pp
Lockdown Liquor & Co.
Learn to mix, shake, and garnish expertly crafted cocktails in this hosted hands-on mixology masterclass.
3pm | £5pp
Protein of the Future: Insects
Explore the future of sustainable food by learning about insect-based proteins, their environmental benefits, and how they can be used in cooking and every day snacks.
5pm | £5pp