This October, Sumba becomes the stage for an unprecedented culinary adventure. Cap Karoso is proud to host the very first Sumba Food Festival — two weeks of inspired dining and discovery with ten of the most celebrated chefs from across Asia-Pacific.
Come hungry. Leave inspired.
For 14 days, Cap Karoso will host an extraordinary program of immersive culinary events featuring ten of the most exciting chefs from across Asia-Pacific. Working hand-in-hand with Sumba’s incredible natural ingredients, they will create dishes that not only delight the senses, but also inspire new ways of thinking about food and sustainability. And every plate has a purpose: a portion of each event will directly support local initiatives in clean water access, food entrepreneurship, and education.
More than 30 unique experiences will unite food, culture, and community — from ocean-fresh beach barbecues to refined Michelin-starred dinners. Every ticket makes a difference, turning unforgettable meals into meaningful impact. Don’t miss your chance to be part of history in the making.
Meet the Chefs
Festival Schedule
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Opening Ceremony & Lunch at Waikaroko Village
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person
Meet at Lobby
10:00 – 14:00
Celebrate the start of Sumba Food Festival with cultural immersion at the heart of
Sumbanese ancestral village with local rituals, dance performances, food workshops and
a curated traditional lunch.
Sunset Tapas & Special Cocktails at Apicine
Bookable – IDR 600k++ – Apicine
05:30 – 07:30 PM
Indulge in a curated selection of artisanal tapas,
expertly paired with handcrafted cocktails from Bar Workshop.
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Traditional Pandan Weaving Workshop
Bookable – Complimentary – Karoso Beach
11:00 – 12:30
Learn traditional Sumbanese pandan weaving techniques from local mamas in a hands-on workshop.
Karoso BBQ x Dessert by Chef Will Goldfarb
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person – Karoso Beach
12:30 – 17:00
Enjoy a beachside barbeque with a selection of local and international dishes and
a curated casual dessert by Chef Will Goldfarb.
Sumbanese Musician Performance by Sanggar OSA
Complimentary – Karoso Beach
16:30 – 18:30
Experience live traditional Sumbanese music and songs on the beach performed by a collective devoted to safeguarding Sumbanese music traditions.
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Local Market Visit + Lunch with Chef Grégoire Berger
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person – Mareha Market & Cap Karoso Farm
Meet at Lobby
10:30 – 11:30 & 13:30 -15:00
Explore the local market with Chef Gregoire and discover fresh ingredients that will inspire your farm-to-table lunch.
Cooking Class + Lunch with Chef Will Goldfarb
Bookable – IDR1,300k – Julang Restaurant
10:00 – 13:00
Learn signature recipes and culinary techniques from Chef Will Goldfarb in a hands-on class that will inspire your lunch menu.
Local Jewelry Workshop
Bookable – Complimentary – Karoso Beach
16:00 – 17:30
Create your own jewelry inspired by traditional Sumbanese designs full of cultural meaning.
Dinner at Apicine with Chef Deepanker Khosla
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person – Apicine Restaurant
20:00
Savor a thoughtfully curated dinner crafted by Chef Deepanker Khosla,
highlighting the essence of seasonal flavors with a touch of Sumbanese delights.
4 Hands Dinner with Chef Sun Kim & Chef Florence Dalia
Bookable – IDR 2,900k++ per person – Julang
19:30
Conclude your evening with a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience as chefs,
Sun Kim and Florence Dalia, collaborate on a bespoke tasting journey.
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Farm Tour & Lunch with Chef Florence Dalia
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person – Cap Karoso Farm
08:30 – 09:30 & 12:30 – 14:30
Join Chef Florence Dalia for a tour of the farm and discover fresh ingredients and enjoy a curated lunch prepared from what you uncover.
Local School Visit + English Interactive Games
Bookable – Complimentary – SMP Tanjung Karoso
Meet at Lobby
10:00 – 11:30
Engage with local students and participate in fun basic English classes to leave a meaningful mark to the Sumba generation.
Apicine Bar Takeover by The Modernhaus Jakarta (#12 at 50 Best Bar Asia 2025)
Bookable – Apicine Bar
17:00 -21:00
Enjoy cocktails from Indonesia’s renowned mixologist that will fuse Jakarta capital city flair with a Sumbanese twist to delight your taste.
Mini Pasola on the Beach
Complimentary – Karoso Beach
17:45 – 18:30
Experience a traditional Sumbanese mini Pasola ceremony, a spear combat on horseback on the beach.
Dinner at Apicine with Chef Sun Kim
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ – Apicine
20:00
Savor a thoughtfully curated dinner crafted by Chef Sun Kim, blending Korean heritage and Western techniques with a touch of Sumbanese flavor.
4 Hands Dinner with Chef Deepanker Khosla & Chef Gregoire Berger
Bookable – IDR 2,900k++ per person – Julang
19:30
Conclude your evening with a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience as chefs,
Deepanker Khosla and Gregoire Berger, collaborate on a bespoke tasting journey.
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Half day trip to Talasi Cashew Factory and
Rumah Budaya Sumba Museum
Please note the departure will be at 09:00 – One hour from Cap Karoso
Cashew & Coffee Workshop at Talasi Farm
Bookable – Included with lunch package – Talasi
10:00 – 11:30 PM
Discover the process of cashew cultivation and processing combined with a coffee workshop on the farm.
Lunch at Rumah Budaya Sumba Museum
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person
12:30 – 02:00 PM
Enjoy a combination of Indonesian and Sumbanese flavors for your lunch at Rumah Budaya Sumba Museum.
Sumba Cooking Contest - 1st Show
Complimentary – Karoso Beach
16:00 – 17:30
Be the judge of a local cooking competition by Sumbanese cooks in a friendly culinary challenge.
Beach Club Bar Takeover by The Modernhaus Jakarta (#12 at 50 Best Bar Asia 2025)
Bookable – Beach Club
17:00 -21:00
Enjoy cocktails from Indonesia’s renowned mixologist that will fuse Jakarta capital city flair with a Sumbanese twist.
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Traditional Ikat Workshop
Complimentary – Lobby
10:30 – 12:00
Learn traditional Sumbanese Ikat weaving techniques from the local mamas in a hands-on session.
Chocolate Workshop by Terve Chocolate
Complimentary – Julang
10:30 – 12:00
Learn the art of chocolate making and from Terve Chocolate inspired by their work with local Sumbanese cacao farmers.
Food Safari – Sumba Ingredients Discovery
Sunset Apero at Farm, Main Course at Beach Club & Villa
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person
Meet at Lobby
17:00 – 20:30
Discover local flavors on a curated food safari across the farm, beach club, and villa, as chefs delight you with their signature creations.
17:00 - Farm : Apero by Florence Dalia x Cap Karoso team
18:00 - Beach Club: Starter (Sun Kim) and Fish (Gregoire Berger)
19:30 - Villa - Meat (Deepanker Khosla) and Dessert (Giovanni)
DJ Set
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Farm Tour and Lunch with Chef Deepanker Khosla
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person – Cap Karoso Farm
Meet at Lobby
08:30 – 09:30 & 12:30 – 14:00
Join Chef Deepanker Khosla for a tour of Cap Karoso organic farm and discover fresh ingredients and enjoy a curated lunch prepared from what you uncover.
Fish and Cook with Chef Sun Kim
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person – Karoso Beach
Meet at Umma Tena
08:00 – 10:00 & 12:00 - 14:00
Join Chef Sun Kim for a hands-on adventure – catch your fish, then turn it into a gourmet feast under his guidance.
Dinner at Apicine by Chef Florence Dalia
Bookable – IDR 2,000++ – Apicine
20:00
Savor a thoughtfully curated dinner crafted by Chef Florence Dalia, highlighting the essence of seasonal flavors.
Julang Dinner by Chef Gregoire Berger
Bookable – IDR 2,300k++ per person– Julang
19:30
End your day with a curated dinner experience by Chef Gregoire Berger.
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Half Day Trip to Sumba Hospitality Foundation Visit and Lunch at Makan Dulu Restaurant (25 pax)
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person
Meet at Lobby at 09:00
10:30 – 15:00
Explore the Sumba Hospitality Foundation and enjoy a curated Indonesian lunch at Makan Dulu restaurant..
Closing Dinner Party with
Kataga War Dance Performance
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person – Karoso Beach
17:00
Celebrate the end of the Week 1 of the festival with a festive dinner and a performance by Kataga War dancers as the chefs take over Beach Club Restaurant.
2 starters by Deepanker Khosla + Grégoire Berger
2 mains, meat by Florence Dalia and fish by Sun Kim fish
1 dessert by Giovanni Menegazzi
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Pandan Weaving Workshop
Bookable – Complimentary – Karoso Beach
11:00 – 12:30
Learn traditional Sumbanese pandan weaving techniques from local mamas in a hands-on workshop.
Karoso BBQ
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person – Karoso Beach
12:30 – 17:00
Enjoy a beachside barbecue with a selection of local and international dishes by the Cap Karoso team.
Sumbanese Musician Performance by Sanggar OSA
Complimentary – Karoso Beach
16:30 – 18:30
Experience live traditional Sumbanese music and songs on the beach performed by a collective devoted to safeguarding Sumbanese music traditions.
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Farm Tour and Lunch with Chef Syrco Bakker
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person – Cap Karoso Farm
Meet at Lobby
08:30 – 09:30 & 12:30 – 14:30
Join Chef Syrco Bakker for a tour of the farm and discover fresh ingredients and enjoy a curated lunch prepared from what you uncover.
Local Jewelry Workshop
Bookable – Complimentary – Karoso Beach
16:00 – 17:30
Create your own jewelry inspired by traditional Sumbanese designs full of cultural meaning.
Dinner at Apicine by Chef Loic Portalier
Bookable – IDR 2,000K++ per person - Apicine Restaurant
19:30
Savor a thoughtfully curated dinner crafted by Chef Loic Portalier,
highlighting the essence of seasonal flavors.
4 Hands Dinner at Julang with Chef Kanji & Chef Mano Thevar
Bookable – IDR 2,900k++ per person – Julang Restaurant
19:30
Conclude your evening with a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience as chefs,
Kanji Kobayashi and Mano Thevar, collaborate on a bespoke tasting journey.
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Local Market Visit and Farm Lunch with Chef Mano Thevar
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person – Mareha Market & Cap Karoso Farm
Meet at Lobby
08:30 –10:00 & 12:30 – 14:00
Join Chef Mano Thevar for a tour of the farm and discover fresh ingredients and enjoy a curated lunch prepared from what you uncover.
Mini Pasola on the Beach
Complimentary – Karoso Beach
17:45 – 18:30
Experience a traditional Sumbanese mini Pasola ceremony, a spear combat on horseback on the beach.
Dinner at Apicine with Chef Kanji Kobayashi
Bookable – IDR 2,000K++ per person - Apicine
07:30 PM
Savor a thoughtfully curated dinner crafted by Kanji Kobayashi, highlighting the essence of seasonal flavors.
4 Hands Dinner at Julang with Chef Loic Portalier & Chef Syrco Bakker x Wine Pairing from Billecart Salmon
Bookable – IDR 2,900k++ per person – Julang
19:30
Conclude your evening with a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience as Chefs Loic Portalier and Syrco Bakker present a bespoke tasting journey, complemented by a wine pairing from Billecart-Salmon.
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Half day trip to Talasi Cashew Factory and Rumah Budaya Sumba Museum
Please note the departure will be at 09:00 – One hour from Cap Karoso
Cashew & Coffee Workshop at Talasi Farm
Bookable – Included in the Lunch Package – Talasi
10:00 – 11:30 PM
Discover the process of cashew cultivation and processing combined with a coffee workshop on the farm and factory.
Lunch at Rumah Budaya Sumba Museum
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person
12:30 – 02:00 PM
Enjoy a combination of Indonesian and Sumbanese flavors for your lunch at Rumah Budaya Sumba Museum.
Sumba Cooking Contest - Final Show
Complimentary – Karoso Beach
16:00 – 17:30
Be the judge of a local cooking competition by Sumbanese cooks in a friendly culinary challenge.
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Ikat Workshop with Local Mamas
Complimentary – Lobby
10:30 – 12:00
Learn traditional Sumbanese Ikat weaving techniques from local Mamas in a hands-on session.
Chocolate Workshop by Terve Chocolate
Complimentary – Julang
10:30 – 12:00
Learn the art of chocolate making and from Terve Chocolate inspired by their work with local Sumbanese cacao farmers.
Food Safari – Sumba Ingredients Discovery (Sunset Apero at Farm, Beach Club & Villa)
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person – Lobby
17:00 – 20:30
Discover local flavors on a curated food safari across the farm, beach club, and villa, as chefs delight you with their signature creations.
17:00 - Farm: Apero by Syrco Bakker and Cap Karoso team
18:00 - Beach Club: Starter by Kanji Kobayashi, Fish by Mano Thevar
19:30 - Villa - Meat by Loic Portalier, Dessert Janice Wong
DJ Set
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Farm Tour & Lunch with Chef Kanji Kobayashi
Bookable – IDR 1,300k++ per person – Cap Karoso Farm
Meet at Lobby
08:30 – 09:30 & 12:30 –14:00
Join Chef Kanji Kobayashi on a farm tour to explore fresh ingredients that will inspire your lunch.
Local School Visit + English Interactive Games
Bookable – Complimentary – SMP Tanjung Karoso
Meet at Lobby
10:00 – 11:30
Engage with local students and participate in fun basic English classes to leave a meaningful mark to the Sumba generation.
Jamu Workshop under Karoso Trees
Bookable – Complimentary – Karoso Trees by the Beach
14:30 – 16:00
Discover traditional Indonesian and Sumbanese wellness practices and flavors in a hands-on Jamu drink workshop.
Julang Dinner by Chef Mano Thevar
Bookable – IDR 2,300k++ per person – Julang
19:30
End your day with a curated dinner experience by Chef Mano Thevar.
Dinner at Apicine with Chef Syrco Bakker
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person – Apicine
20:00
Savor a thoughtfully curated dinner crafted by Chef Syrco Bakker, highlighting the essence of seasonal flavors.
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Sumba Hospitality Foundation Visit and Lunch at Makan Dulu Restaurant
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person – Lobby
10:30 – 15:00
Explore the Sumba Hospitality Foundation and enjoy a curated Indonesian and Sumbanese flavored lunch at Makan Dulu Restaurant.
Festival Closing Dinner Party with Kataga War Dancers Performance
Bookable – IDR 2,000k++ per person
05:00 – 08:30 PM
Celebrate the end of the festival with a festive dinner and a performance by Kataga War dancers.
2 starters by Syrco Bakker)
2 mains, meat by Mano Thevar and fish by Kanji Kobayashi
1 dessert by Janice Wong
