Taste of Tennis

This year’s marquee Taste of Tennis culinary demo will feature James Beard Award winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson and 14X Grand Slam Champion Rafael Nadal. This unforgettable experience is made possible by Olive Oils from Spain, the world’s leading olive oil producer and exporter. 

Olive Oils from Spain is the promotional brand of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional, that has been created to increase the consumption of Olive Oils from Spain worldwide. The Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional is a non-profit organization established by the entities representing the different operators in the olive oil industry (olive growers, cooperatives, factories, bottlers and exporters) with the aim of serving as an industry improvement tool. Rafael Nadal, is their ambassador thanks to the collaboration agreement signed between the athlete and the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment. 

In addition to Rafael Nadal, expect to see at the Taste of Tennis the likes of Simona Halep, the always entertaining Gael Monfils, Legend Billie Jean King, America’s Top Tennis player John Isner and always a favorite Sloane Stephens, along with several of your favorite chefs such as Marcus Samuelsson, Jonathan Waxman and Floyd Cardoz showcasing their culinary skills on Thursday, August 25  from 7pm-10pm, with returning DJ Mad Linx. With an array of amazing food, this one-of-a-kind experience features a variety of themed lounges, signature cocktails and guest DJ segments by professional athletes.

On Friday, August 26, Taste of Tennis Pavilion, hosted by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, is coming to the Mylan WTT Finals. This interactive culinary experience will feature cuisine prepared by top local restaurants, handcrafted cocktails and a variety of exciting VIP experiences including photo opportunities and meet and greets with some of your favorite tennis players. Following the Pavilion is the Celebrity Chef Tennis Challenge which kicks off the Mylan WTT Finals where four celebrity chefs step out of the kitchen and onto the court in an exciting tennis exhibition on center court.

The event is produced by AYS Sports Marketing. Since its founding, AYS has produced the Taste of Tennis in New York for 16 consecutive years. They have also held the event in Australia four times to kick off the Australian Open, and most recently brought the experience to Miami in March 2015. Sponsors include: Lifeway Kefir, Jamaica Tourist Board, Russian Standard, Olive Oils From Spain, Government of Spain | Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, Bulldog Gin, Saddlebrook Resorts, ChefWorks, Modern Luxury Manhattan, and Outside the Ball.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.TasteOfTennis.com.