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Taste of Abu Dhabi
Two VIP ways to Taste Abu Dhabi—cook with a star or take home merch
Skip the lines with VIP passes, then join a culinary masterclass or receive a signed apron from your fave star
More...The Experience
Be a star chef's second in command during a culinary masterclass at Abu Dhabi's premier food festival, Taste of Abu Dhabi, on 16 November 2025. Enjoy fast-track entry and the freedom to explore the festival at your own pace with your Sous Chef VIP package. You'll get to fire up the grill, roll fresh pasta, and cook alongside one of the culinary world's most recognisable names: Gino D'Acampo, Matt Preston, or Shivesh Bhatia. Prefer to watch from the sidelines? Choose the Exclusive VIP Merch package instead and take home a limited-edition apron signed by your favourite chef. Both packages give you privileged access to the VIP lounge, where you can relax in premium comfort and use your three food vouchers and four drink vouchers to sample delectable offerings from 16 of the capital's top and rising restaurants. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Exploring Abu Dhabi's culinary creativity, one dish, one sip, one story at a time.
The highlights
- Get fast-track access to Taste of Abu Dhabi
- With the Sous Chef VIP package, play sous chef to Gino D'Acampo, Matt Preston, or Shivesh Bhatia during a 25-minute masterclass
- With the Exclusive VIP Merch package, receive two limited-edition Taste of Abu Dhabi aprons signed by your favourite chef
- Sample dishes and sips from leading Abu Dhabi restaurants courtesy of three food vouchers and four drink vouchers
- Toast to the good times at the Taste VIP Lounge
- Discover standout artisanal products and workshops throughout the festival
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience takes place on 16 November 2025
- There are 3 Sous Chef VIP packages and 10 Exclusive VIP Merch packages available to book
- Sous Chef VIP package inclusions:
1. Become Gino D'Acampo's Sous Chef at Taste
Opportunity for 1 person to cook alongside Gino D'Acampo
4 VIP tickets
Autograph opportunities
3 food and 4 drink vouchers per person
Access to the exclusive Taste VIP lounge
2. Become Matt Preston's Sous Chef at Taste
Opportunity for 1 person to cook alongside Matt Preston
4 VIP tickets
Autograph opportunities
3 food and 4 drink vouchers per person
Access to the exclusive Taste VIP lounge
3. Become Shivesh Bhatia's Sous Chef at Taste
Opportunity for 1 person to cook alongside Shivesh Bhatia
4 VIP tickets
Autograph opportunities
3 food and 4 drink vouchers per person
Access to the exclusive Taste VIP lounge
- Exclusive VIP Merch package inclusions:
1) Taste of Abu Dhabi Exclusive Merch Pack: Gino D'Acampo
2 limited-edition Taste cooking aprons signed by Gino D'Acampo
2 commemorative Taste badges
2 Sunday VIP tickets
3 food and 4 drink vouchers per person
Access to the exclusive Taste VIP lounge
2) Taste of Abu Dhabi Exclusive Merch Pack: Matt Preston
2 limited-edition Taste cooking aprons signed by Matt Preston
2 commemorative Taste badges
2 Sunday VIP tickets
3 food and 4 drink vouchers per person
Access to the exclusive Taste VIP lounge
3) Taste of Abu Dhabi Exclusive Merch Pack: Shivesh Bhatia
2 limited-edition Taste cooking aprons signed by Shivesh Bhatia
2 commemorative Taste badges
2 Sunday VIP tickets
3 food and 4 drink vouchers per person
Access to the exclusive Taste VIP lounge
- By clicking "Email to book", you agree to all our Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions
Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted
- All ticket sales are final and non-refundable
