*** 2026 timetable coming soon ***

Don't miss the tantalising global flavours that will be cooked up at the Taste the World Stage. Sample traditional cuisines and global flavours and let the travel experts transport you to destinations near and far. Last years highlights included Yui Miles with Amazing Thailand.

See the 2025 line up below for a taster of what to expect.

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11:00
  1. Milan: Flavours from the Salumeria
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Join Valentina Harris and Kirker Holidays as they share with you the various different salami and salume made in Milan and Lombardia.
    Sponsored by:
    Kirker Holidays
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Valentina Harris
    Valentina Harris
12:00
  1. Pakistan: Falooda
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    The ultimate Pakistani summer treat! A delicious cross between a drink and a dessert.
    Sponsored by:
    Xperience Pakistan
13:00
  1. Western Australia: Margaret River Wines
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Get a taste for Australia's most premium wine region, the Margaret River wine region, with Sam Caporn MW, the Mistress of Wine. Understand why this biodiversity hotspot in Western Australia makes such …
    Sponsored by:
    Western Australia
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sam Caporn
    Sam Caporn - The Mistress of Wine
14:00
  1. Uzbekistan: Plov
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Plov'is Uzbekistan's national dish and daily ritual, a hefty rice pilaf cooked with meat, onions, carrots, garlic, dried fruit, and a fair glug of oil. This family dish is typically cooked in a "kazan …
    Sponsored by:
    Cox & Kings
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Valentina Harris
    Valentina Harris
    Speaker image for George Colvin-Slee
    George Colvin-Slee - Cox & Kings
15:00
  1. Thailand: Som Tum Khao Pod
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Som Tum Khao Pod (meaning - sour, pounding corn) - is a Thai sweet corn salad with lots of other delicious ingredients and flavours.
    Sponsored by:
    Amazing Thailand
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Yui Miles
    Yui Miles - Chef
16:00
  1. China: Nian Gao, Lunar New Year Cake
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Sweet Rice Cake symbolising progress and prosperity.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Helen Guo
    Helen Guo - Earth Trip
11:00
  1. Sri Lanka: Pineapple Curry
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Sweet pineapple in a coconut sauce infused with roasted Sri Lankan spices. Join Aleem Raheem, co-founder of Earth Trip, sharing the flavours and 
    Sponsored by:
    Earth Trip
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Aleem Raheem
    Aleem Raheem - Earth Trip
12:00
  1. Nagaland: Nap Naang
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    An exotic black rice pudding from the North Eastern state of Nagaland in North Eastern India.
    Sponsored by:
    Yak Travel
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alan Palmer
    Alan Palmer - Yak Travel
13:00
  1. Get a Taste of Australia with Qatar Airways
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Andrew Dickens will transport you to Perth’s beachside lifestyle with an Australian inspired dish, thanks to Qatar Airways 
    Sponsored by:
    Western Australia
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Dickens
    Andrew Dickens, Presenter
14:00
  1. France: Alsatian Wines
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Discover wines from the Alsace region of France with Kirker Holidays and wine correspondent Johnny Ray.
    Sponsored by:
    Kirker Holidays
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Valentina Harris
    Valentina Harris
    Speaker image for Jonathan Ray
    Jonathan Ray, Wine Editor - The Spectator
15:00
  1. Lombardia: Osso Buco
    40 mins
    Sponsored by:
    Viking Cruises
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Valentina Harris
    Valentina Harris
16:00
  1. Catalonia: Butiffara amb Mongetes
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    A traditional Catalan sausage and bean stew. 
    Sponsored by:
    Pura Aventura 
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Thomas Power
    Thomas Power, Co-Founder & CEO - Pura Aventura
11:00
  1. Thailand: Som Tum Khao Pod
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Som Tum Khao Pod (meaning - sour, pounding corn) - is a Thai sweet corn salad with lots of other delicious ingredients and flavours.
    Sponsored by:
    Amazing Thailand
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Yui Miles
    Yui Miles - Chef
12:00
  1. Malta: Sfineg meets Hobz biz-Ε»ejt
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Reimagining Tradition: Sfineg Meets Δ¦obΕΌ biΕΌ-Ε»ejt.  Karl wanted to create a dish that bridges the gap between tradition and culture, linking the familiar flavours of the UK with the rich heritage of t …
    Sponsored by:
    Visit Malta
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Karl Mallia
    Karl Mallia, With Visit Malta
13:00
  1. Italy: Venitian Risi e Bisi
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Italian Chef Valentina Harris, shares her recipe for Venitian Risi e Bisi with Charlie Hall, tour leader with Kirker Holidays
    Sponsored by:
    Kirker Holidays
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Valentina Harris
    Valentina Harris
    Speaker image for Charlie Hall
    Charlie Hall - Kirker Holidays
14:00
  1. John Torode MBE with Western Australia: BBQ Rock Lobster
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Proud Australian chef, John Torode MBE, cooks rock lobster, a dish inspired by his travels in Western Australia, whilst in conversation with Andrew Dickens.
15:00
  1. Pakistan: Falooda
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    The ultimate Pakistani summer treat! A delicious cross between a drink and a dessert.'
    Sponsored by:
    Xperience Pakistan
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Saadia Baber
    Saadia Baber, Founder - Xperience Pakistan
16:00
  1. China: Nian Gao, Lunar New Year Cake
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Sweet Rice Cake, symbolising progress and prosperity.
    Sponsored by:
    Earth Trip 
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Dickens
    Andrew Dickens, Presenter
    Speaker image for Helen Guo
    Helen Guo - Earth Trip
11:00
  1. Piedmont: Risotto ai Funghi
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Discover the flavours of the Piedmont region with Valentina Harris and Cox & Kings
    Sponsored by:
    Cox & Kings
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Valentina Harris
    Valentina Harris
    Speaker image for Desiree Orsini
    Desiree Orsini - Cox & Kings
12:00
  1. Brazil: Brigadeiros
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Delicious chocolate treats with a Military History!
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Aleem Raheem
    Aleem Raheem - Earth Trip
13:00
  1. Get A Taste Of Australia With Qatar Airways
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Andrew Dickins will transport you to Perth’s beachside lifestyle with an Australian inspired dish, thanks to Qatar Airways 
    Sponsored by:
    Western Australia
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Dickens
    Andrew Dickens, Presenter
14:00
  1. Indigenous American Misckquatash
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    A delicious corn, squash and lima bean broth from the North Eastern part of America - pre-colonisation.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Dickens
    Andrew Dickens, Presenter
15:00
  1. Thailand: Som Tum Khao Pod
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Som Tum Khao Pod (meaning - sour, pounding corn) - is a Thai sweet corn salad with lots of other delicious ingredients and flavours.
    Sponsored by:
    Amazing Thailand
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Yui Miles
    Yui Miles - Chef
16:00
  1. China: Nian Gao, Lunar New Year Cake
    Taste The World Stage
    40 mins
    Sweet Rice Cake symbolising progress and prosperity.
    Sponsored by:
    Earth Trip
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Dickens
    Andrew Dickens, Presenter
    Speaker image for Helen Guo
    Helen Guo - Earth Trip