The 8th Annual Creole Food Festival will host its Grand Tasting on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Pier 3 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The event brings together award-winning chefs of color celebrating the culinary roots, migration, and authentic flavors of the Creole diaspora.
The chef lineup includes Chopped champions Airis Johnson and Adriana Urbina, Beat Bobby Flay champion Osei “Picky” Blackett, and Hell’s Kitchen star Sakari Smithwick. Participating culinary leaders represent global geographies across Africa, the Caribbean, the American South, Latin America, and South America, including local Brooklyn chefs Adonis, Yesenia, and Eva.
Featured specialty food concepts at the event include Oseno Jerk and Hamptons Lobster Co., along with local beverage partners and sponsors like Rhum Barbancourt and Edmonds Honor. Official gift bag partners Fly By Jing, Mama Maisa’s, Baron Pepper Sauce, and Virtu Water are supporting the festival alongside community partners NYCPlugged and Yelp.
The event is free and open to the public, providing access to the festival grounds, entertainment, and overall event experience. Guests who wish to participate in the culinary tasting experience, photo booth, and exclusive perks must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite.
Tasting tickets include unlimited food samples from all featured chefs and live musical performances, with limited tickets available at increasing price tiers leading up to the event. The festival is organized in collaboration with culinary advisors Chef Todd Richards, Chef Stephan, and Chef Apa Garay through agency partner Playbook MG.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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