For Food Lovers & Festival Goers
Indulge in a rich feast of traditional Pepperpot creations prepared by top master cooks. Enjoy live music, cultural stage performances, and vendor village showcases.
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Toronto, ONAnnual Festival
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Savour rich Guyanese traditions, celebrate Caribbean heritage, and experience the ultimate Pepperpot cook-off competition.
(opens the full-size flyer in a new tab)5th Annual Competition & Festival
Pepperpot Fest 2026
- Date & Time
- Friday, December 4, 2026
- 6–11 PM
- Venue
- Don Valley Hotel — Commonwealth Ballroom
- 175 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON
Headliners
- Bombay Lemonade
- Terry Gajraj
Guest Judges
- Bernadette Shuman
- Mala Rambarose
Performances
- Emily Moore
- DJ Vick
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Two Ways to Experience the Festival
For Cooks & Recipe Competitors
Do you have a legendary family Pepperpot recipe? Put your culinary skills to the test in our annual competition, judged by an expert tasting panel.
Enter the Cook-OffOur Sponsors
Featured Sponsor
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Asheena Rycman
Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd.
Thank you to Asheena for proudly supporting One Love Pepperpot and our community.
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Help bring One Love Pepperpot to life and connect with our festival community. Sponsors are recognised on our website.
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Our Heritage & Mission
"Savour Every Spice, Celebrate Every Story"
Pepperpot is the heart and soul of Guyanese cuisine, a rich slow-cooked dark stew infused with cassareep and aromatic spices. Our annual festival brings families, communities, and food enthusiasts together to honour this timeless Caribbean tradition.
Habeeb Ali, Founder & CEO