Dive into the world of European gastronomy with hands-on workshops, chef demos, interactive activities, tastings and much more, as the EU Food Festival continues in Tenshiba Park!
What to expect:
The EU Food Festival rolls into its eighth week with even more flavour, fun, and cultural fusion at Tenshiba Park! From 21 to 27 July, come and explore Europe’s rich culinary traditions through tastings, chef demos, and interactive experiences - all in the heart of Osaka.
This week kicks off with a special treat: on Monday 21 July, enjoy live cooking demonstrations and workshops usually reserved for weekends! Chef Chitsuru Ohhata will serve up a Japanese-style rice ball with feta cheese and a savoury seasonal quiche. Pair your visit with four Sweet Moments sessions highlighting European pastries, jams, honey, and teatime favourites.
Throughout the week, take your time savouring premium European products at our product tastings - perfect for a relaxing lunch break or a flavourful afternoon stroll.
The weekend delivers a full festival experience. On Saturday 26 July, Chef Michiko Kimura returns with her elegant, health-conscious creations featuring cheese and miso. On Sunday 27 July, Michelin-starred Chef Masato Shimoda presents his signature East-meets-West fusion dishes.
Our thematic workshops continue with a focus on cheese on Saturday and wine on Sunday - perfect for deepening your appreciation of Europe’s most iconic culinary traditions.
Come hungry. Leave inspired. And bring your friends for a taste of Europe in Osaka!
Detailed programme
Activities and programme:
21 July
- 11:30 - 11:50 First Tane-Chan event
- 12:00 - 12:20 EU Pastries & Teatime, first seminar
- 13:00 - 13:30 Cooking show: Chef Chitsuru Ohhata prepares Japanese-style Rice Ball with Feta Cheese
- 14:00 - 14:20 Second Tane-Chan event
- 14:30 - 14:50 EU Pastries & Teatime, second seminar
- 15:30 - 16:00 Cooking show: Chef Chitsuru Ohhata prepares Japanese-style Quiche
- 16:30 - 16:50 EU Pastries & Teatime, third seminar
- 17:00 - 17:20 EU Pastries & Teatime, fourth seminar
All day Product tastings
26 July
- 11:30 - 11:50 First Tane-Chan event
- 12:00 - 12:20 Cheese: A European Classic, first seminar
- 13:00 - 13:30 Cooking show: Chef Michiko Kimura prepares Sauteed Lotus Root and Fourme d'Ambert with Wasabi Soy Sauce
- 14:00 - 14:20 Second Tane-Chan event
- 14:30 - 14:50 Cheese: A European Classic, second seminar
- 15:30 - 16:00 Cooking show: Chef Michiko Kimura prepares Sausage and Cheese Salad with Miso Dressing
- 16:30 - 16:50 Cheese: A European Classic, third seminar
- 17:00 - 17:20 Cheese: A European Classic, fourth seminar
All day Product tastings
27 July
- 11:30 - 11:50 First Tane-Chan event
- 12:00 - 12:20 Wines from the EU, first seminar
- 13:00 - 13:30 Cooking show: Chef Masato Shimoda prepares Bratwurst Sausage and Burdock Root with Honey Mustard Kinpira
- 14:00 - 14:20 Second Tane-Chan event
- 14:30 - 14:50 Wines from the EU, second seminar
- 15:30 - 16:00 Cooking show: Chef Masato Shimoda prepares Carrot and Chicken Breast with Truffle Miso Dressing
- 16:30 - 16:50 Wines from the EU, third seminar
- 17:00 - 17:20 Wines from the EU, fourth seminar
All day Product tastings
Kindly note that the following events will be conducted in Japanese - visitors wishing to attend must register to gain access:
Programme: 21-27 July: EU Food Festival – Week Eight at Tenshiba Park
Practical information
At Gardeners Tenshiba i:na, Tennoji Park (EU Food Festival Pop-Up)
