- Taste Spain London takes place this February, giving buyers and retailers the opportunity to sample some of the country's finest food and drink
Foods & Wines from Spain invites you to Taste Spain London, a brand-new event celebrating fine Spanish food and wine, to be held on Tuesday, 24th February at Mare Street Market in London’s King’s Cross.
Taste Spain London is a new UK showcase for Spanish food and wine. Aimed at trade and media professionals, Taste Spain London will be carefully curated by Foods and Wines from Spain UK to highlight the finest Spanish produce and culinary traditions.
The first Taste Spain London will focus on flavour, and the joy of exploring food and wine pairing. A full programme of workshops, chefs’ demos, wine tutorials and pairing masterclasses will be some of the features forming part of the day’s events.
Fernando Muñoz, director at Foods and Wines from Spain UK, commented, “We are starting 2026 with an exciting new event where fine Spanish food, wine and gastronomy come to life.” He added, “Food and wine reflect the very best of our culture: passion for the finest ingredients, love of artisanal tradition, respect for culinary excellence.
“This, coupled with the energy and vision of new generations of Spanish producers, restauranteurs and chefs, puts Spain at the forefront of the culinary world. Taste Spain London will invite visitors to immerse themselves in the aromas and flavours of Spain and spend the day tasting, learning and connecting with our producers.”
Spanish food and wine producers will present a selected range of products already available in the UK or seeking distribution. Visitors will be able to sample fine Spanish cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, wines, and much more. A series of masterclasses and food and wine pairing workshops will feature chefs and wine experts.
Some highlights of the day include:
- Extra virgin olive oil tasting and masterclass, presented by Nancy Gilchrist MW.
- Cava, Sherry and Iberian ham pairing masterclass, presented by Ferrán Centelles, Spanish wine expert and former sommelier of the world-renowned El Bulli.
- Rías Baixas tasting, presented by Madrid-based wine expert Beth Willard.
- Vinos de Pago and Small DOs: Uncompromising Terroir, presented by Sarah Jane Evans MW.
- Campo de Borja tasting, presented by Sarah Abbott MW.
- Chef demos and food and wine pairing workshops.
Food producers seeking distribution will bring a selection of Spanish cheeses, cured meats, olive oils and other Spanish pantry treasures. Amongst those exhibiting are Aperimax who will bring their finest Spanish almonds, Gourmet & Chic unveiling their hand-crafted truffle products, and Almazara La Senda sampling their range of award-winning organic extra virgin olive oils.
From the deli counter Ibéricos Montesano will showcase their Jamón Ibérico and Lomo Bellota, and Villajos will present their finest small-batch PDO Queso Manchego, plus many more gourmet producers.
Exhibitors also include wine producers with UK distribution, such as C.V.N.E with their importer Hatch Mansfield, Bodegas Artadi with Pol Roger, Bodegas Manzanos with Alliance Wine. UK importer of organic and biodynamic wines Vintage Roots will be there with their sustainable Spanish selection.
Leading Spanish food & wine importers C&D Wines will present a range of wines alongside their award-winning Jamón Bellota, and Ultracomida will showcase wines and fine ciders from Asturias.
A selection of wineries seeking UK distribution including Bodegas Otazu from Navarra, Huerta de Albalá whites and reds from the sun-drenched vineyards of Andalucia, Santa Catalina organic whites and reds from Ciudad Real, and more, will await visitors looking for new listings.
Immerse yourself in the flavours and aromas of Spain at Taste Spain London 2026. An unmissable day of tasting, learning and connecting.
Register to attend here. The event is open only to food and wine trade professionals and press. More information and details on the producers exhibiting and the programme of activities running throughout the day can also be found via the registration link.
