After its special "Dinners" event in 2021, Eat Festival is back from 29 September to 2 October in the heart of the Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis. Four days of festivities that reflect Brussels: gourmet, lively, innovative and cosmopolitan. Over the four days, more than 60 chefs and craftspeople will bring the event to life and serve the best of the capital through signature dishes, colourful desserts, delicious cheeses, Brussels beers and original cocktails.
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Access
Event location Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis
The main entrance is via Rue Picard 11, B-1000 Brussels
All entrances are accessible by bike and on foot
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Public transport
- Via 11 rue Picard, 1000 Brussels (direct access direct to the Gare Maritime): Bus 14 – PICARD stop- Via 86C avenue du Port, 1000 Brussels: Bus 14, 20 and 86 – AVENUE DU PORT/HAVENLAAN stop
- Via avenue du Port, 1000 Brussels: Bus 88 – TOUR & TAXIS/THURN EN TAXIS stop
- PRM Access via 86C avenue du Port, 1000 Brussels: Bus 14, 20 and 86 – TOUR & TAXIS/THURN EN TAXIS stop
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PRM parking
5 parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility are located on Rue Picard 3, B-1000 Brussels
Please contact the organisation (info@eat.brussels)
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Bike park
Free secured bike park on the right side of the Gare Maritime
How does it work ? Park your bike for free and receive a code by text message that you can use at the exit when you pick up your bike. (Open according to the event's schedule)
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Paid underground car parks
- Rue Picard 13, B-1000 Brussels
- Avenue du Port 86C, B-1000 Brussels
View the day parking rates here: https://tour-taxis.com/assets/car-park-rates.pdf - Organisation : info@eat.brussels
- Press : Noémie Wibail – n.wibail@visit.brussels
- your personal access to the festival during the 4 days;
- the cashless card (value: €1);
- a Masalto coffee at the central bar;
- a workshop of your choice at the Bordeaux Wine School;
- an Eat Festival collector’s glass;
- a Gimber lemonade;
- unlimited water from the Robinetto water fountain at the central bar.
- Access to the Festival during 4 days
- 1 cashless card (value: 1€)
- 1 wine school workshop (Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux)
- 1 Masalto coffee
- 1 Eat collector glass
- 1 Gimber limonade
- Robinetto water
Sample the best of Brussels
New features include :
a local producers' market, a new collaboration with the Gare Maritime Food Market, a Brussels beer bar and a cocktail bar. To complete this unique programme, Vins de Bordeaux offers a wine bar and amazing workshops that will awaken all your senses.
Prices
Tickets: €10 (to buy at the ticket booths on site).
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Location
Gare Maritime – Tour & Taxis – B-1080 Brussels
(entrance via Rue Picard 11, B-1000 Brussels)
Opening Times
Thursday 29 September
from 18:00 to 23:00
Friday 30 September
from 18:00 to 23:00
Saturday 1st October
from 12:00 to 23:00
Sunday 2nd October
from 12:00 to 20:00
Access and mobility
Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
The Brussels-Capital Region is a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). If you are coming by car or van, check on lez.brussels whether your vehicle can drive within it. If your vehicle does not meet the access criteria, you can buy a day pass or use one of the numerous alternatives for travelling around the LEZ. If your vehicle is registered abroad, registration is free and compulsory to be able to drive in the LEZ.
Thank you for playing your part in the regional effort to improve air quality and, therefore, public health!
Dott
© Dott
Eat Festival is waiting for you! Hop on a Dott scooter or bike and off you go! Enjoy 2 free 10-minute rides with the promo code "EAT22".
Is there a parking? Yes, you can drop off your scooter/bike to the right of the entrance 7 rue Picard.
* Offer valid from 29/09 to 02/10.
Europcar
Europcar
Europcar is part of the Europcar Mobility Group, one of the leading players in the mobility sector. Europcar Belgium offers a wide range of mobility services: car and van rental, rental of scooters and electric bicycles (B2C) in its European quarter branch, car sharing (B2B), shared bicycle leasing (B2B) as well as the Europcar Mobility Pass - mobility payment card (B2B).
Present all over Belgium and in major airports and train stations, the Europcar fleet offers models for your every need: city cars, family cars, vans, but also prestige cars and vans.
Europcar Mobility Group offers its various mobility solutions and services through an extensive network covering more than 140 countries.
Contacts & press
Press release - Eat Festival
Press release - Best cheesemaker competition
Press release - Recap
Image rights
Taking and distribution of photographs
The EAT festival is an event open to everyone. Photographs will be taken during the event and published for promotional purposes on Google Photos and other media (e.g. brochures, newsletters, social networks, newspapers, etc.).
Do I need to buy a ticket to enter the festival?
Yes, this is a new feature. You can only enter the festival with an individual ticket, which you can buy at the ticket booths on site. Please note that accompanied minors do not need a ticket to access the event. The entrance fee is €10 per person and includes a package of freebies. In addition, early bird tickets will be available for a limited time and for a price of €8 per ticket.
What’s included in a festival ticket?
The purchase of a ticket for the Eat Festival includes:
I want to come back to the festival, do I have to pay the entrance fee each time?
No. The purchase of a festival ticket includes your personal access to the festival during the four days. So you only need to pay the entrance fee once and you can come back as many times as you like. To top up your card, simply go to one of the ticket booths or top-up kiosks.
What’s a "cashless" event? How does it work?
At this “cashless” festival, you require a cashless card loaded with “Food & Drink” credits to buy consumptions. These credits are valid throughout the festival, except for the Farmers' Market, and will be your only means of payment. 1 credit = €1.
Which means of payment are accepted at the ticket counters and the recharge points?
All electronic means of payment are accepted at the festival to buy tickets and/or to (re)charge credits, except for American Express and meal vouchers. For security reasons, cash is not accepted.
I bought a presale ticket. How do I get my cashless card and/or my Food & Drink credits?
When you arrive, go to one of the festival ticket booths and show your tickets* (with barcode) sent by email. You will receive your magnetic card that grants you access to the festival, which is loaded with the credits you’ve purchased.
* There is no need to print your tickets, you can present them on your smartphone.
I haven’t purchased my ticket. Where can I get a card?
When you arrive, go to one of the festival ticket booths and buy your ticket and as many Food & Drink credits as you want. These will be loaded onto a cashless card.
How many “Food & Drink” credits can I load onto my card?
You can load as many credits as you like. As an indication, 1 credit = €1. All dishes and desserts cost eight credits, a beer costs four credits, a cocktail ten credits and a glass of Bordeaux wine four credits. Glasses have a deposit of one euro per drink. When you return your empty glass to the bar, the deposit will be put on your card. Unused credits can be refunded from 03/10/2022.
Where can I use my Food & Drink credits?
The credits can be used everywhere on the festival except at the Farmers' Market. They are valid for the entire duration of the 2022 festival.
How can I pay at the Farmers' Market?
The producers only accept electronic means of payment (bank cards, Payconiq, etc.).
I’m out of credits, where and when can I top up my cashless card?
You can top up your cashless card as many times as you like at any of the festival ticket booths or at the automatic top-up kiosks on the festival site.
I still have some credits left on my card at the end of the festival, can I get a refund?
Refunds can only be made online, no refunds will be made at the festival ticket booths. Hold on to your card number, go to the website, fill in the refund form and that's it*.
* Refund requests can be submitted between 03/10/2022 and 16/10/2022. After this date, unused credits will no longer be reimbursed. Only unused credits will be refunded. A €1 transaction fee will be deducted per refund transaction. No refunds on freebies, free credits or entrance fees. Minimum refund value: €2.
How many credits can I load onto my card?
As many credits as you like.
I’ve lost my cashless card
Unfortunately, we can't do anything unless you have your card number. In this case, we can block your lost card and provide you with a new one. Please be careful with your cashless card, it has monetary value.
Is it possible to get a VAT voucher?
If you’ve purchased during presale and would like a VAT voucher, please send an email to info@eat.brussels. Be sure to include your card number and your full billing details (company name, VAT number, etc.). We will send you a VAT voucher by email as soon as possible after the festival. Requests for a VAT voucher will no longer be possible after 16/10/2022.
If you buy tickets and/or credits during the festival and would like a VAT voucher, please go to one of the two ticket booths with your card. Our ticketing managers will provide you with a handwritten VAT counterfoil.
Are there any toilets on site?
Yes, the Gare Maritime has two toilet blocks on each side of the festival, these include PRM toilets.
Is the festival kid-friendly and/or baby-friendly?
There are activities for children during the weekend. Please consult the “Programme” tab if you require more information. Also, changing tables are available in the toilets of the Gare Maritime.
Does the festival offer alcohol-free alternatives?
Yes, the festival offers several non-alcoholic drinks.
Is it possible to alter the chefs' dishes?
It isn’t possible to ask the chefs to adapt their dishes to fit any dietary restrictions and/or allergies. Don’t worry, a wide variety of dishes is available each day, including several vegetarian options. Allergen lists are available all over the festival.
Is the event accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Yes. The entrances accessible to PRM are located at Rue Picard 1 and 3, Avenue du Port 86. The underground car park underneath the Place de la Musique has reserved spaces for PRM on each level. There are also toilets for PRM and our ticket booth on the Rue Picard side is equipped with a special counter.
Can I smoke or vape?
No. Smoking or vaping isn’t allowed inside the Gare Maritime and the event. Smoking or vaping is only allowed outside the buildings. Outdoor smoking areas with ashtrays are located on both sides of the Gare Maritime.
Didn't find an answer to one of your questions?
Feel free to send us an email via info@eat.brussels. We will reply as soon as possible.
You can only enter the festival with an individual ticket, which you can buy at the ticket booths on site (10€).
Your entry to the Eat Festival includes
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The festival is a cashless event, which means you need to buy "Food & Drink" credits to pay for your consumptions. 1 credit = €1.
You can exchange your presale ticket for 1 cashless card at the festival ticket booths (printed or on smartphone). Top it up and enjoy the festival! If you didn’t buy a ticket during the presale, please note that only electronic means of payment are accepted at the festival to buy tickets and/or (re)load credits.
As an indication, 1 credit = €1. All dishes and desserts cost eight credits, a beer costs four credits, a cocktail ten credits and a glass of Bordeaux wine four credits. Glasses have a deposit of one euro per drink. When you bring your empty glass back to the bar, the deposit will be put on your card.
Prices
Tickets: €10 (to buy at the ticket booths on site).
Refunds
Credits that are not spent during the festival can be refunded. The refund of these credits will only be made via the internet.
Refund requests can be submitted from Monday 03/10/2022 12:00 pm until Sunday 16/10/2022. After this deadline, unused credits are no longer refunded. There are no refunds on freebies, free credits or the entrance fee.
Hold on to your card number, go to the website and fill in the refund form. All it takes is a few clicks.
A €1 transaction fee will be deducted per refund. The minimum amount to access the refund requests is €2.
Les Vins de Bordeaux
Les Vins de Bordeaux, long-time partners of visit.brussels, will be present at the first edition of the EAT Festival to be held at Tour et Taxis. A new venue and a new name bring with them new experiences and the opportunity to discover Bordeaux Wines, the artisans who produce them and the Bordeaux wine region's major locations.
The new generation of Bordeaux winegrowers and merchants will be present at the Eat Festival to present their production and help you discover the region's 65 appellations. Big, internationally renowned names line up alongside other, lesser-known gems.
Not to be missed under any circumstances is the Bordeaux Wine School. The school will be present in Brussels for the Eat Festival with 2 different spaces and numerous themes. A workshop is included in your entry fee: the hardest part will be choosing which one to attend!
Experience the Bordeaux wine region as if you were there... with a complete immersion thanks to the Bordeaux Wine Trip.
Masalto
Masalto is a 100% Arabica specialty coffee with exceptional origins. Each bean is carefully selected by local farmers and with respect for the environment to guarantee the best quality product. The green coffee is then slowly roasted in Belgium to obtain Masalto, a unique and perfectly balanced coffee.
Robinetto
Robinetto helps you serve great drinking water without effort and a minimal footprint.
Robinetto wants to simplify the beverage offering for catering, at events, for schools and corporate offices, and increase sustainability by eliminating transport, storage, energy consumption and the packaging of drinking water. Robinetto is revolutionising the future of water consumption by selling and renting water taps and water coolers.
Serve your customers and employees both still and sparkling water: tasty, fresh, cool and unlimited – by installing Robinetto water taps and water coolers. Robinetto is a sustainable social impact company that aims to reduce drinks packaging in Belgium by at least 1 billion plastic bottles.
Gimber
Taste the power of Gimber: 0% Alcohol - 100% Taste - 200% Kick
The organic & alcohol-free concentrate that’s on everyone’s lips, Gimber is made with premium ginger, lemon, and botanicals. It’s today’s and tomorrow’s most exciting alternative to any alcoholic drink, it will make your tastebuds tango with a fiery & unbeatable kick.
Gimber is the most versatile alcohol-free drink in the world! Mix 30ml of Gimber with crisp sparkling water and garnish with thyme. Also delicious with hot water, in mocktails and cocktails, or in recipes.
It’s more than just a drink. It’s a state of mind. It’s the 100% natural fuel that sets you ahead of your own game. It’s the ginger-spicy kick that organically unleashes the unique point of you. A wild heart with a sharp mind transpiring through every sip of our powerful alcohol-free drink.
From Paris to Seoul, Ibiza to London, Berlin to Milan, you’ll find our stylish bottles resting their power in the most beautiful stores & venues, waiting for adventurous taste buds to get hooked on the Gimber kick.
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