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FRIDAY, 14 NOVEMBER

BLACK+DECKER® Cook School

Step into the BLACK+DECKER® Cook School and cook side-by-side with renowned celebrity chefs! This is your chance to fire off all those burning foodie questions—like how much salt really makes “a pinch,” the secret to a silky mousse quenelle, or how to coddle an egg like a pro.

Across the weekend, you’ll join hands-on sessions where a professional chef will guide you through a fun and flavour-packed recipe. Then comes the exciting part—the lead chef will inspect every dish and crown one lucky winner at each session! And of course, everyone gets to dig into their delicious creations afterwards.

Each session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time.

2:30pm - 3:00pm:  
Chef Michelle - ICCA (kids cooking session)
3:30pm - 4:00pm:  
Scott Valentine - Rotana
4:30pm - 5:00pm:  
Richard Stratton - Dubai 92
5:30pm - 6:00pm :  
Shivesh Bhatia
6:30pm - 7:00pm:  
Matt Preston
7:30pm - 8:00pm:  
Matthew Jones
8:30pm - 9:00pm:  
Jenny Morris
9:30pm - 10:00pm:  
Jeffrey - Ting Irie
10:30pm - 11:00pm:  
Chef Toyo & Chef Farah - ICCA

THE FIREPIT

The flame-fuelled hotspot of Taste of Abu Dhabi, Fire Pit will be a roaring riot of theatrics and feasting. Learn from the best pitmasters around about how to fire up the grill like a pro, and learn how to make a crowd-pleasing recipe that you can take home. All demonstrations will be using premium Exit 10 BBQs.

Fire Pit sessions will run throughout the weekend, where you can learn how to perfect a pro-guided recipe, and best of all, savour your masterpiece at the end.

Access to the Fire Pit is included with all Taste tickets. Spots for each session are limited, and on a first-come, first-served registration process at the event.

Each session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time.

2:30pm - 3:00pm:  
Chef Francisco - ICCA
3:30pm - 4:00pm:  
Andrew Dickens, Hunter & Dave (Exit 10)
4:30pm - 5:00pm:  
Khaled Al Saadi
5:30pm - 6:00pm :  
Fred Casagrande
6:30pm - 7:00pm:  
Khaled Al Saadi
7:30pm - 8:00pm:  
Fire Pit Session Demo: Gino D'Acampo
8:30pm - 9:00pm:  
Harry Heal
9:30pm - 10:00pm:  
Fred Casagrande
10:30pm - 11:00pm:  
Chef Bilal - ICCA

Kibsons Chef’s Hub

Channel your inner creative chef at the Kibsons Chef’s Hub, where professional chefs will guide hands-on masterclasses on exciting topics such as world cuisines, creative ways to use leftover foods, and much more. Participants will be taken through a fun and flavourful recipe by a culinary star, with the chance to learn insider tips, tricks, and kitchen secrets along the way! Best of all, you’ll get to savour your creation once it’s ready.

Sessions will run throughout the weekend, and access to the Kibsons Chef’s Hub is included with all Taste tickets. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis at the event.

Each session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time.

2:30pm - 3:00pm:  
Chef Sabeen - ICCA
3:30pm - 4:00pm:  
Jenny Morris
4:30pm - 5:00pm:  
Omaka Marie
5:30pm - 6:00pm :  
Jenny Morris
6:30pm - 7:00pm:  
Harry Heal
7:30pm - 8:00pm:  
Shivesh Bhatia
8:30pm - 9:00pm:  
Faisal Naser
9:30pm - 10:00pm:  
Matt Preston
10:30pm - 11:00pm:  
Chef Leo - ICCA

THE DUBAI 92 STAGE

3:20pm - 5:39pm:  
DJ Sheps
5.45pm - 6:55pm:  
DJ Big Rossi
7:00pm - 7:45pm :  
DJ Big Rossi
8:00pm - 8:45pm:  
DJ Sheps
9:00pm - 9:45pm:  
Salha and the Million Dollar Trio
10:00pm - 10:45pm:  
Salha and the Million Dollar Trio
11:00pm - 11:45pm:  
Salha and the Million Dollar Trio

TASTE STAGE

5:15pm - 6:00pm:  
4TheMusic
6:10pm - 6:55pm:  
4TheMusic
7:15pm - 8:00pm:  
4TheMusic
8:30pm - 9:15pm:  
Sandstorm
9.30pm - 10.15pm:  
Sandstorm
10:30pm - 11:15pm:  
Sandstorm

THE VIP LOUNGE

2:45pm - 4:45pm:  
DJ Big Rossi
4:45pm - 5:45pm:  
Ryan Gibb
7:00pm - 7:45pm:  
Ryan Gibb
7.45pm - 9.00pm:  
Remix Rich
9.00pm - 9.45pm:  
Ryan Gibb
10.00pm - 11.45pm:  
Remix Rich
SATURDAY, 15 NOVEMBER

BLACK+DECKER® Cook School

Cook along with the pros and enjoy your dish after!

The Little Chefs Session with Annabel Karmel will offer easy, kid-friendly recipes that junior chefs will be able to make at home!

Each session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time.

2:30pm–3:00pm:  
Chef Francisco - ICCA
3:30pm–4:00pm:  
Faisal Naser
4:30pm–5:00pm:  
Matthew Jones
5:30pm–6:00pm:  
Jenny Morris
6:30pm–7:00pm:  
Gino D'Acampo
7:30pm–8:00pm:  
Matthew Jones
8:30pm - 9:00pm:  
Shivesh Bhatia
9:30pm - 10:00pm:  
Matt Preston
10:30pm - 11:00pm:  
Chef Nino & Chef Cristobal - ICCA

The Firepit

The flame-fuelled hotspot of Taste of Abu Dhabi, Fire Pit will be a roaring riot of theatrics and feasting. Learn from the best pitmasters around about how to fire up the grill like a pro, and learn how to make a crowd-pleasing recipe that you can take home. All demonstrations will be using premium Exit 10 BBQs.

Fire Pit sessions will run throughout the weekend, where you can learn how to perfect a pro-guided recipe, and best of all, savour your masterpiece at the end.

Access to the Fire Pit is included with all Taste tickets. Spots for each session are limited, and on a first-come, first-served registration process at the event.

Each cook along session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time. Fire Pit Sessions do not require sign ups.

2:30pm–3:00pm:  
Chef Cristobal Ruiz - ICCA
3:30pm–4:00pm:  
Fred Casagrande
4:30pm–5:00pm:  
Harry Heal
5:30pm–6:00pm:  
Exit 10 Family session
6:30pm–7:00pm:  
Fire Pit Session Demo
7:30pm–8:00pm:  
Jenny Morris
8:30pm–9:00pm:  
Fred Casagrande
9:30pm–10:00pm:  
Andrew Dickens, Hunter & Dave (Exit 10)
10:30pm–11:00pm:  
Chef Durgesh & Chef Ankit - ICCA

Kibsons Chef’s Hub

Channel your inner creative chef at the Kibsons Chef’s Hub, where professional chefs will guide hands-on masterclasses on exciting topics such as world cuisines, creative ways to use leftover foods, and much more. Participants will be taken through a fun and flavourful recipe by a culinary star, with the chance to learn insider tips, tricks, and kitchen secrets along the way! Best of all, you’ll get to savour your creation once it’s ready.

Sessions will run throughout the weekend, and access to the Kibsons Chef’s Hub is included with all Taste tickets. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis at the event.

Each session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time.

2:30pm–3:00pm:  
Chef Shamal - ICCA (kids cooking session)
3:30pm–4:00pm:  
Omaka Marie
4:30pm–5:00pm:  
Richard Stratton - Dubai 92
5:30pm–6:00pm:  
Shivesh Bhatia
6:30pm–7:00pm:  
Harry Heal
7:30pm–8:00pm:  
Matt Preston
8:30pm–9:00pm:  
Gino D'Acampo
9:30pm–10:00pm:  
Scott Valentine - Rotana
10:30pm–11:00pm:  
Chef Omkar - ICCA

THE DUBAI 92 STAGE

3:45pm - 4:00pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
4:00pm - 5:15pm:  
DJ Sheps
5:45pm - 7:45pm:  
DJ Big Rossi
7:45pm - 8:45pm:  
DJ Sheps
9:00pm - 9:45pm:  
Salha and the Million Dollar Trio
10:00pm - 10:45pm:  
Salha and the Million Dollar Trio
11.00pm - 11.45pm:  
Salha and the Million Dollar Trio

TASTE STAGE

2:15pm - 2:30pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
3:00pm - 3:15pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
4.15pm - 4:30pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
5:00pm - 5:15pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
6.00pm - 6.45pm:  
4TheMusic
7:00pm - 7:45pm:  
4TheMusic
8.00pm - 8.45pm:  
4TheMusic
9:00pm - 9:45pm:  
Madam
10:00pm - 10:45pm:  
Madam
11:00pm–11:45pm:  
Madam

THE VIP LOUNGE

3:00pm–3:45pm:  
DJ Big Rossi
5:15pm - 6:00pm:  
Ryan Gibb
6:15pm - 7:00pm:  
DJ Sheps
7:15pm - 7:45pm:  
Ryan Gibb
7:45pm - 9:00pm:  
Remix Rich
9:00pm - 9:45pm:  
Ryan Gibb
9:45pm - 11:45pm:  
Remix Rich
SUNDAY, 16 NOVEMBER

BLACK+DECKER® Cook School

Step into the BLACK+DECKER® Cook School and cook side-by-side with renowned celebrity chefs! This is your chance to fire off all those burning foodie questions—like how much salt really makes “a pinch,” the secret to a silky mousse quenelle, or how to coddle an egg like a pro.

Across the weekend, you’ll join hands-on sessions where a professional chef will guide you through a fun and flavour-packed recipe. Then comes the exciting part—the lead chef will inspect every dish and crown one lucky winner at each session! And of course, everyone gets to dig into their delicious creations afterwards.

Access to the Taste Cook School is included with all Taste tickets. Spaces are limited and fill up fast, so be sure to register on-site to secure your spot!

Each session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time.

2:30pm–3:00pm:  
Chef Sameer - ICCA
3:30pm–4:00pm:  
Annika Panikker
4:30pm–5:00pm:  
Matt Preston
5:30pm–6:00pm:  
Shivesh Bhatia
6:30pm–7:00pm:  
Gino D'Acampo
7:30pm–8:00pm:  
Matthew Jones
8:30pm–9:00pm:  
Chef Sergio - ICCA

The Firepit

The flame-fuelled hotspot of Taste of Abu Dhabi, Fire Pit will be a roaring riot of theatrics and feasting. Learn from the best pitmasters around about how to fire up the grill like a pro, and learn how to make a crowd-pleasing recipe that you can take home. All demonstrations will be using premium Exit 10 BBQs.

Fire Pit sessions will run throughout the weekend, where you can learn how to perfect a pro-guided recipe, and best of all, savour your masterpiece at the end.

Access to the Fire Pit is included with all Taste tickets. Spots for each session are limited, and on a first-come, first-served registration process at the event.

Each cook along session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time. Fire Pit Sessions do not require sign ups.

2:30pm–3:00pm:  
Chef Shefali - ICCA (kids cooking session)
3:30pm–4:00pm:  
Khaled Al Saadi
4:30pm–5:00pm:  
Fred Casagrande
5:30pm–6:00pm:  
Fire Pit Session Demo: Jenny Morris
6:30pm–7:00pm:  
Khaled Al Saadi
7:30pm–8:00pm:  
Andrew Dickens, Dave & Hunter (Exit 10)
8:30pm–9:00pm:  
Chef Rene - ICCA

BLACK+DECKER & NOOR OIL Culinary Stage

Channel your inner creative chef at the Kibsons Chef’s Hub, where professional chefs will guide hands-on masterclasses on exciting topics such as world cuisines, creative ways to use leftover foods, and much more. Participants will be taken through a fun and flavourful recipe by a culinary star, with the chance to learn insider tips, tricks, and kitchen secrets along the way! Best of all, you’ll get to savour your creation once it’s ready.

Sessions will run throughout the weekend, and access to the Kibsons Chef’s Hub is included with all Taste tickets. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis at the event.

Each session will open for registration 1 hour prior to start time.

2:30pm–3:00pm:  
Faisal Naser
3:30pm–4:00pm:  
Jenny Morris
4:30pm–5:00pm:  
Matt Preston
5:30pm - 6:00pm:  
Shivesh Bhatia
6:30pm - 7:00pm:  
Scott Valentine - Rotana
7:30pm - 8:00pm:  
Gino D'Acampo
8:30pm - 9:00pm:  
Chef Lee Ann & Chef Nastya - ICCA

THE DUBAI 92 STAGE

2:45pm -3:00pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
3:00pm - 4:15pm:  
DJ Sheps
4:30pm - 6:30pm:  
DJ Big Rossi
7:00pm - 7:45pm :  
salha-live performance Salha and the Million Dollar Trio
7:45pm - 8:00pm :  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
8:00pm - 8:45pm :  
salha-live performance Salha and the Million Dollar Trio
9:00pm - 9:45pm:  
salha-live performance Salha and the Million Dollar Trio

THE TASTE STAGE

2:00pm–2:15pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
2:15pm - 3:00pm:  
4TheMusic
3:15pm - 4:00pm:  
4TheMusic
4:00pm - 4:15pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
5:00pm - 6:45pm:  
DJ Sheps
6:45pm - 7:00pm:  
Linedancing with Boot Scoot
7:00pm–7:45pm:  
Sandstorm
8:00pm - 8:45pm:  
Sandstorm
9:00pm - 9:45pm:  
Sandstorm

THE VIP LOUNGE

2:15pm - 4:15pm:  
DJ Big Rossi
4:15pm - 5:00pm:  
Ryan Gibb
5:15pm - 6:00pm:  
Ryan Gibb
6:15pm - 7:00pm:  
Ryan Gibb
7:00pm - 9:45pm:  
Remix Rich