22.082025

The Sumba Food Festival 2025 at Cap Karoso

This 4–18 October 2025, Sumba Island, one of Indonesia’s most remote and beautiful destinations, will transform into the stage for an extraordinary celebration: The Sumba Food Festival. Hosted at the eco-luxury resort Cap Karoso, this 14-day festival brings together ten world-class chefs, creating a dining experience unlike anything else in Asia-Pacific.

Imagine sitting under Sumba’s golden skies, tasting dishes crafted by Michelin-starred innovators and award-winning pastry artists, each one inspired by the island’s bounty of fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and organic produce. It is not just dining, it is being part of a story where global culinary artistry meets the raw beauty of Sumba.

Immersed in Sumba

The festival welcomes some of the region’s most celebrated names. Picture yourself savoring the creations of Deepanker Khosla of Haoma Bangkok (1 Michelin Star, 1 Green Star), discovering new flavors with Sun Kim of Singapore’s Meta (2 Michelin Stars), or indulging in desserts by Will Goldfarb, crowned the world’s best pastry chef in 2021.

Each menu is shaped by Sumba itself, with its produce, traditions, and landscapes, making every plate a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

World class chefs

What makes the Sumba Food Festival unique is that guests are not only spectators but participants. Beyond the exclusive 4-Hands Chef Dinners and intimate Chef’s Table menus, the program invites you into the heart of the island through:

Farm-to-Table Tours with cooking sessions led by the chefs
Market Visits to discover Sumba’s rare spices and local traditions
Food Safari Expeditions in search of indigenous ingredients
Ocean-to-Table Adventures, from fishing trips to live cooking on the shore

As the sun sets, the island comes alive with beach barbecues, DJ-curated evenings, and wellness rituals, creating a rhythm of culture, flavor, and celebration.

Cap Karoso: Where You’ll Stay

Set along Sumba’s wild western shores, Cap Karoso is an eco-luxury resort blending Parisian elegance with Sumbanese soul. With 44 rooms and 20 villas, an organic farm, and sweeping ocean views, it offers the perfect balance of sophistication and authenticity.

Getting there is seamless: just a one-hour flight from Bali to Sumba, followed by a 50-minute transfer to the resort. Once you arrive, you will quickly see why Cap Karoso is more than a venue, it is a destination in itself.

An Event with Purpose

The festival is not only about indulgence, it is also about impact. A portion of every ticket directly supports the Sumba community through projects such as:

Clean Water Access for villages like Hameli Ate
Sustainable Farming with permaculture and regenerative training
Youth Empowerment through pathways in hospitality and entrepreneurship
Education & Nutrition via school canteen upgrades

Every guest contributes to a legacy that extends far beyond the dining table.

Why This Festival Matters?

The Sumba Food Festival is not just another gourmet event. It is a chance to dine with world-class chefs, explore one of Indonesia’s most untouched islands, and create lasting impact in the local community. It is for travelers who crave more than luxury, seeking meaning, connection, and stories worth telling.

So if you have ever dreamed of combining culinary artistry with cultural discovery, this October in Sumba is where it all comes together.

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