Wilderness Festival Unveils Celebrated Chef Line-Up for 2026
Andi Oliver (Image Courtesy Wilderness Festival)
Audi Presents Wilderness has announced its culinary line-up for 2026, bringing together some of the most respected and innovative names in contemporary food for what promises to be one of the festival's most ambitious dining programmes to date.
Returning to the picturesque Cornbury Park from 30 July to 2 August, Wilderness continues to grow as one of the UK's most distinctive cultural festivals, blending music, arts, wellbeing and world-class gastronomy.
Leading this year's culinary offering is acclaimed chef, broadcaster and restaurateur Andi Oliver, who returns to host the festival's opening-night Long Table Banquet. Known for her vibrant personality, rich storytelling and deep appreciation for the power of food to bring people together, Oliver has become one of the most influential figures in British food culture. Her appearance is set to be one of the highlights of the festival's food programme, bringing warmth and creativity to the communal dining experience.
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Joining Oliver is an impressive roster of celebrated chefs including Michelin-starred pioneer Atul Kochhar, Rochelle Canteen co-founder Margot Henderson OBE, and Mike Davies, founder of beloved South London institutions The Camberwell Arms and Frank's Café. Together they will headline the festival's Long Table Banquets, a series of immersive feasting experiences designed to combine exceptional food, music and conversation.
The festival's exclusive Chef's Table series will showcase a new generation of culinary talent. Guests can enjoy intimate seven-course tasting menus prepared by Michelin Guide Young Chef Award winner Ash Valenzuela-Heeger, Michelin-starred chef Sam Carter, zero-waste innovator Douglas McMaster and AngloThai founder John Chantarasak. Each chef brings a unique perspective to modern dining, from live-fire cooking and sustainable gastronomy to globally inspired flavours rooted in local ingredients.
Elsewhere, the popular Forest Feast & Lazy Brunch returns, offering guests the opportunity to dine beneath the woodland canopy while enjoying fire-cooked dishes in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Now celebrating its fifteenth edition, Wilderness is known for its dining experiences, attracting internationally acclaimed chefs, emerging culinary talent and food lovers from across the country. The 2026 programme reinforces that reputation, placing food firmly alongside music and the arts as a central pillar of the festival experience.
With a line-up that balances household names, culinary innovators and rising stars, Wilderness 2026 is shaping up to be a feast for all the senses.
Tickets available on Wilderness Festival website
