TORONTO, ON – Toronto’s ultimate foodie experience is back! T.O. Food & Drink Fest is hitting the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from April 11–13, 2025, bringing together the city’s best chefs, mixologists, restaurants, wineries, and food lovers for an epic weekend of eats, drinks, and entertainment.
What’s included with a ticket? Chef’s Stage – Live & Unfiltered
Watch top chefs live on stage, showing off their skills, sharing pro tips, and cooking up some next- level dishes. This year’s lineup includes:
- Chef Noel Cunningham & Chef Tre Sanderson – Presented by Sunwing Vacations and Jamaica, serving up bold Caribbean flavors
- Chefs Cody and Samantha Carroll – Culinary couple and Food Network stars serve up some southern Cajun charm. Presented by Explore Louisiana
- Matt Dean Pettit – TV personality, Chef and best-selling cookbook author
- Andrea Buckett – Food media personality and all-around culinary expert
- Chef Javon Cummins – Bringing a taste of Barbados to Toronto. Presented by Barbados
- Afrim Pristine – Canada’s top cheese master, serving up the good stuff
- Chef Devan Rajkumar – TV personality, chef, and flavor master
- Raquel Fox – Celebrity Chef, TV personality and Author of Dining In Paradise Cookbook Mixology Classes
Learn how to craft the perfect cocktail with top-tier mixologists. Whether you’re into classics or creative new sips, these hands-on sessions will have you shaking and stirring like a pro. Sip & Savor at Wines of the World Discover new favourite wines, chat with winemakers, and elevate your wine game with tastings from around the globe.
Flavour Street – Food Truck Frenzy
Presented by Food Truck Canada. Some of the city’s hottest food trucks are rolling in to serve up everything from gourmet burgers to international street eats. Get an insider’s view by stepping into Food Truck Canada’s very own showcase food truck to experience operating your own Food Truck.
Music & Sips n’ Spurs Dance Party
It wouldn’t be a festival without music! Catch top DJs throughout the weekend, and don’t miss Friday and Saturday night’s Western-themed dance party—grab your boots and get ready to two- step!
Festival Hours & Tickets
Friday, April 11
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: VIP & Media Preview
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM: General Admission Saturday, April 12
- 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Session One
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Session Two
Sunday, April 13
• 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM:
General Admission
Tickets start at $20 online through April 10 – grab yours early, some time slots do sell out!
Location
Metro Toronto Convention Centre – North Building, Halls A & B
255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
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