What's on in July: A round up of of the Best Food Events Worldwide

From cocktails to cherries and wine to four hands chef dinners, there's something to appeal to most appetites!

Food Events: What's on in July 2019

The Old man Hong Kong pop up at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok 
until 31 August 2019

Discover the best cocktails in town when The Old Man Hong Kong, winner and #1 of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 and #10 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2019, pops up at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok from 7 June to 31 August, 2019. Co-founder and head bartender Agung Prabowo, James Tamang and Roman Ghale,  will be setting up shop in the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s lobby showcasing their award-winning cocktails.

Independence Day celebrations, US
4 July 2019

If you're planning on hosting an independence day party in style, or going to an independence day celebration, food and drink will naturally form the centre piece. So, wherever you are in the world, at home with friends and family or at an international celebration, let a wonderful host of menu ideas make sure your party goes with a bang. Take a look at our menu ideas.

Umberto Bombana x Fabrizio Fiorani, Hong Kong
4,5,6 July 2019

Discover the pastry talents of Fabrizio Fiorani in a unique 3-night only collaboration with Michelin starred Chef Umberto Bombana at Otto e Mezzo in Hong Kong and CIAK. Fabrizio Fiorani, Asia's Best Pastry Chef 2019, honed his skills in the gourmet capital of Europe, evolving his mastery at three Michelin starred La Pergola in Rome and l’Enoteca Pinchiori in Florence which led him to become the head pastry chef at the Bulgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin in Tokyo. 

Atomix Collaboration Dinner
8, 9 July 2019

Junghyun and Ellia Park’s New York hot spot Atomix will collaborate with three-Michelin star Gaon from Seol, Korea in a special two night collaboration next month.

Disover more about this exciting event here.

Festival Napa Valley
10 to 21 July 2019

Festival Napa Valley returns with its annual celebration of music and performance against the backdrop of the iconic wine country and unparalleled food, wine and hospitality. 

Find out more on the website.

Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans
16 to 21 July 2019

This famous drinks festival attracts all the biggest names in mixology to New Orleans from 16 to 21 July.  From seminars, tastings, competitions and networking events it's all topped off by the annual Spirited Awards. 

Find out more here.

Fête Des Vignerons, Vevey Switzerland
18 July to 11 August 2019

This historical wine event doesnt' happen very often, which is why you should catch it if you get the chance this year. Think of wine filled historical fun in the picturesque lakeside location of Vevey.

Find out more on the website.

National Geographic Food Traveller Festival, London
20 to 21 July 2019

Check out the inaugural National Geographic Traveller Food Festival, at London’s Business Design Centre over the weekend of 20-21 July, complete with a stall-by-stall on a world tour masterclasses, favourite food writers plus expert panel discussions to interviews with top food personalities and demonstrations from big-name chefs like Raymond Blanc.

Find out more over at the website.

80/20 x Jl Studio, Bangkok 23 to 24 July 2019 A50B’s one to watch Jimmy Lim is visiting 80/20 in BKK to work on 4-Hand Promotion from July 23-24.

Take part in the second in “Friends of 80/20” series, as Chef Jimmy Lim of JL Studio, Taiwan – making his debut in Bangkok at 80/20. JL Studio is the first restaurant to be serving Modern Singaporean cuisine overseas, inspired by Chef Jimmy’s childhood memory. Recently, the Restaurant has been awarded “Miele One to Watch” for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2019. Together with chef-patron ‘Joe’ Napol Jantraget and pastry chef Saki Hoshino, Chef Jimmy is challenged to adapt his style of modern Singaporean cuisine to the vibrancy of local Thai ingredients.

To book your spot for this 10 course dinner RSVP at 099 118 2200; info@8020bkk.com 

Farmfest, Somerset, UK
25 to 7 July 2019

Vegan soul food, stone baked pizzas and organic hog roast are just a few of the culinary treats on offer at this wholesome family music festival set in the rolling somerset hills. Locally brewed beers and ciders will be on tap to cool down revellers.

Find more info on website.

National Cherry Festival, Michegan
29 June to 6 July 2019

Farmer's markets, brunches and BBQs are just a few of the treats in store for foodies at this year's sweet cherry festival among the historical annual events and activities include a dazzling parade, a Cherry Queen contest, cherry pancake breakfast, air shows, cherry pit spitting contests, arts & crafts, sand sculpting competitions, film screenings, history lessons, cherry pie eating contests and much more. Don't leave without a bite of the amazing cherry pies where the world record was set back in 1987 for the largest cherry pie ever baked!

Find out more here.

Honey and Co at the V&A Museum London
29 July 2019

Join Honey & co founders, Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer at 7pm at the V&A for the second live recording of Honey & Co: The Food Talks podcast as part of a special mini-series exploring themes from the V&A's FOOD exhibition. There will also be bespoke canapés during intermission. ‘ Find out more here.