Get ready to loosen your belt and charge your phone—NYC’s most talked-about food festival is back and bigger than ever.
Yes Chef Food Fest, known for selling out and taking over TikTok, returns to Brooklyn this weekend on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th, bringing viral dishes, celebrity chefs, and exclusive bites to a brand-new 40,000-square-foot waterfront venue in Greenpoint (25 Noble St).
After last year’s sold-out debut drew 6,000 guests and over 250 million media impressions, the 2025 edition is leveling up with over 30 of NYC’s hottest restaurants, once-in-a-lifetime culinary moments, and plenty of high-energy, photo-ready experiences.
The Food Festival Made For Social Media
This isn’t your average tasting tent situation.
Yes Chef Food Fest—founded by Jack Goldburg and Liam Henning of Jack’s Dining Room (yes, the creators behind those ultra-viral food videos with over 4 billion views)—aims to totally reinvent what a food festival can be.
From live bluefin tuna breakdowns and free caviar bumps to a Polenta Table experience by chef Christian Petroni, this is a choose-your-own-adventure playground for food lovers and content creators alike.
Expect limited-edition dishes you can’t find at these restaurants normally, with names like Mama’s TOO!, Prince Street Pizza, Sushi by Bou, Pecking House, and Chip City Cookies on the lineup.
In fact, over 10,000 people are expected to attend across the weekend, and every participating restaurant keeps 100% of its profits—a rare setup that supports NYC’s food scene directly.
What’s New for 2025?
The festival is bringing more food, more moments, and more surprises this year. Highlights include:
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300-pound tuna breakdown on stage by Sushi by Bou (with free samples!)
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Fresh-shucked roaming oysters by Oyster Party
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Chip City x Oishii collab with 5,000 limited-edition cookies
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Live BBQ demos by viral fire-cooking chef Derek Wolf
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BelGioioso’s massive cheese wheel breakdowns
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Interactive brand activations, music, and curated lounges
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And yes, there’s a giant Instagrammable food photo op waiting for you
How to get tickets to Yes Chef Foof Fest
General admission starts at $35, which includes access to exclusive tastings, roaming food samples, giveaways, and culinary activations while supplies last.
Want the full VIP treatment? VIP passes (21+ only) range from $300–$400 and come with open bar, Michelin-starred tastings, meet-and-greets, exclusive food experiences, and more.
How to Get There
The venue is located at 25 Noble St in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, easily accessible by ferry (Greenpoint stop), subway (G train to Greenpoint Ave), or car (limited nearby parking—ride share is recommended).
🗓️ June 7 – 8, 2025
📍 25 Noble St, Brooklyn