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Tagaytay Food Festival 2025 serves up community, culture, and culinary excellence

Now in its second year, the weekend-long event at Taal Vista Hotel brings together chefs, producers, and food lovers for meaningful conversations and memorable flavors

By MBrand
Published Jul 16, 2025 04:46 pm
Golden hour paired with a flavorful carving station.
Golden hour paired with a flavorful carving station.
The Tagaytay Food Festival returns this weekend at Taal Vista Hotel, offering more than just a showcase of culinary talent. Now in its second year, the festival focuses on the deeper role of food in shaping community and culture. With the theme “Food That Binds,” the event highlights food’s power to gather people, spark conversation and foster connections.
The festival opens on Friday, July 18, with the Trade Place Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the hotel’s Covered Terrace. A Drinks Fest follows at 5 p.m., leading into the Grand Tasting at 6 p.m. in Ballrooms 1 and 2. Tickets to the Grand Tasting are priced at Php 3,950 per person.
This year’s culinary lineup features well-known restaurants and hospitality groups, including Anya Resort Tagaytay, Binulo, Dos Mestizos, Farmer’s Table, Florita’s, Gorios, Hotel Monticello, Morgano Restaurant, Pamana, Papa Bolo, Reynaldo’s Smokehouse, Ribcon, Siglo, Slow Food Cavite, The Fatted Calf, Tsokolateria, Taal Vista Hotel, and more. Guests can sample signature dishes that reflect both innovation and heritage.
The festival continues on Saturday, July 19, with Food Talks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ballroom 1. These discussions will explore food culture and sustainability, with speakers including Tisha Rianna I. De Belen, Senior Operations Manager for Food and Beverage at SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. Her talk, “Plate for the Planet – Sustainable Diner: A Key Ingredient for Sustainable Tourism,” focuses on the environmental impact of dining choices.
Ta'za Fresh Table (interiors)
Ta'za Fresh Table (interiors)
Veranda
Veranda
Ta'za Fresh Table
Ta'za Fresh Table
Taal Vista Hotel
Taal Vista Hotel
At noon, Taal Vista Hotel will host a Heritage lunch buffet at Veranda Restaurant, priced at Php 1,780 per person. The buffet will also be available on Sunday, July 20, offering diners a second chance to enjoy a menu inspired by traditional Filipino dishes.
As part of its programming, Taal Vista Hotel will also host Sunset Sessions at TĀZA Fresh Table from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Guests can enjoy wine, cocktails, a carving station and live acoustic music in an al fresco setting. Tickets for Sunset Sessions are Php 3,500 per person.
Organized by Chef Rhea SyCip, co-founder of The Fatted Calf, in collaboration with SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., the Tagaytay Food Festival is more than a gastronomic event. It is designed to encourage meaningful encounters—whether through a shared dish, a conversation at a food stall, or a talk about sustainability.
For those planning to attend, room reservations may be made through [email protected] or by calling +63 2 7917 8225. For dining inquiries, email [email protected] or message +63 945 976 6841 (Viber available).
Located along Kilometer 60 on Aguinaldo Highway, Taal Vista Hotel remains a cultural landmark in Tagaytay. The property continues to serve as a venue for gatherings that celebrate both tradition and transformation in Filipino hospitality.
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