The Taste of Antwerp

Antwerp is Belgium's second largest city, behind Brussels, and one of Europe's main port cities. Antwerp residents are known for their friendliness and excitement, as well as the ease of living, fresh air, and activity of a port city. Antwerp has been a popular tourist destination thanks to its superb cuisine.

During the summer, Antwerp residents are busy preparing for The Taste of Antwerp, one of Belgium's most famous festivals. The food festival brings together a variety of delectable meals from the region and adjacent towns, as well as agricultural goods, jams, and wine made by local farmers.

This is not just Antwerp's sole festival, but it is also well-known throughout Belgium and is well-known by many tourists. Locals prepare ingredients for traditional and unusual recipes that reflect the character of this seaside city. The Antwerp Food Festival brings together a variety of traditional local dishes, agricultural goods, jams, and excellent wines... all prepared by local farmers. This is a chance for anyone who enjoy or wish to learn about food to demonstrate their culinary skills while also learning from others' experiences.

The Taste of Antwerp, or Antwerpen Proeft, has grown to become Belgium's largest culinary festival. This event in the country's capital of cool has been the place to be and be seen for celebrity chefs – and lesser recognized ones alike – for 10 years. Demonstrations and cooking seminars abound, transforming the gorgeous location of the Waagnatie — an industrial site overlooking the river Scheldt – into a buzzing gastronomy hotspot.

Date: End of April and beginning of May
Location: Antwerp Belgium