MAKATI CITY — Makati’s diverse food scene will come together in one community celebration as Legazpi Active Park transforms into an open-air culinary destination for MAKATIKIM: The Makati Food Festival 2026, happening from November 20 to 22. Organized through the city’s Museum and Cultural Affairs Office, the three-day gathering aims to bring greater attention to the local food businesses, culinary traditions, and emerging entrepreneurs that contribute to the city’s dining identity. Beyond offering visitors an opportunity to sample different dishes, the festival will create a shared space where neighborhood food merchants, established culinary personalities, and homegrown producers can present their craft to a wider audience. Its emphasis on local participation also gives the event a community dimension, connecting food discovery with support for the people and businesses behind Makati’s growing culinary landscape.
Where Local Food Traditions Meet New Culinary Ideas
The festival will feature a curated food market showcasing emerging food brands, bakeries, specialty coffee, farm-fresh produce, artisanal products, and regional specialties. Visitors can also explore an interactive tasting trail, while families with children can take part in activities such as polvoron-making, cookie decorating, and storytelling at the Creative Corner. Culinary competitions and demonstrations will add another layer to the program, including a Pro-Am Holiday Cook-Off that pairs Makati chefs with home cooks from the barangays. Chef Sau del Rosario is also scheduled to conduct a masterclass, while chefs Jessie Sincioco and Dedet Dela Fuente will lead demonstrations on the final day, giving attendees opportunities to learn from experienced culinary professionals.
A Three-Day Celebration of Makati’s Food Community
Each festival day will carry a distinct theme, beginning with “Diwang” on November 20, featuring live music and the “Parol in a Glass” Cocktail Competition. “Piging” follows on November 21 with the holiday cook-off and People’s Choice competition, before “Tuklas” closes the celebration on November 22 with chef demonstrations, artisanal finds, acoustic performances, and communal dining. Admission is free, with activities scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More than a weekend food market, Makatikim is envisioned as an annual platform for local culinary entrepreneurs, helping preserve Makati’s food traditions while creating opportunities for homegrown businesses to reach more customers.
