Tour News - Yotam Ottolenghi announces a new tour visiting New Zealand - February 2026

Presented by Fane & Andrew Kay

Elena Heatherwick

Chef, author and much-loved foodie Yotam Ottolenghi has announced 2026 tour dates that will see him take to the stage in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore in February 2026 for a captivating live tour. Renowned for his modern interpretation of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, Ottolenghi invites fans and food lovers to join him for an unforgettable evening of culinary storytelling and inspiration.

Tour Dates:

Monday, 9 February 2026 - Singapore - Capitol Theatre
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - Perth - Riverside Theatre
Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - Adelaide - Festival Theatre
Thursday, 12 February 2026 - Canberra - Theatre Centre
Saturday, 14 February 2026 - Bendigo - Ulumbarra Theatre
Sunday, 15 February 2026 - Melbourne - Hamer Hall
Monday, 16 February 2026 - Hobart - Wrest Point
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - Brisbane - QPAC Concert Hall
Thursday, 19 February 2026 - Sydney - State Theatre
Friday, 20 February 2026 - Newcastle - NEX Arena
Saturday, 21 February 2026 - Auckland - Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

Ticket Sales:

https://fane.com.au/whats-on/an-evening-with-yotam-ottolenghi/

Audiences will experience live cooking demonstrations on stage, accompanied by engaging stories of his signature dishes, culinary techniques, and the inspirations that have defined his internationally acclaimed career. Join Yotam on a journey across cultures and continents as he shares how to infuse every table with colour, flavour, and joy. 

Yotam Ottolenghi is a modern-day cooking sensation.  The trail-blazing chef, prolific author, TV personality and restaurateur whose name has become a cooking style has changed the way Australians approach cooking, introducing us all to dishes that feature exotic spices and ingredients that we previously may have never heard of – pomegranate, figs, rosewater, molasses, tahini, sumac, za’tar and so much more! 

Born in Jerusalem and trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London, Yotam Ottolenghi began his career as a pastry chef before co-founding the first Ottolenghi deli in Notting Hill in 2002. His innovative approach introduced bold Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours to the London food scene. His bestselling cookbooks - including Plenty, Jerusalem, and Simple - have sold millions of copies globally, inspiring home cooks to embrace fresh, colourful, and globally influenced cuisine. Ottolenghi is widely recognized for transforming modern cooking methods and expanding the western food palette.

An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi is the perfect blend of personality, philosophy, and flavour – a feast for all the senses!

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