Grab a slice of London's best cuisine

The biggest food festival ever held in London will give at least 15,000 people the chance to sample dishes cooked by many of Britain's best chefs.

Taste Of London, which begins on September 9, will feature food from 30 restaurants to celebrate the diversity of the capital's cuisine.

Eateries taking part include Giorgio Locatelli's Refettorio, Antony Worrall Thompson's Notting Grill and Michelin-starred restaurants Tamarind, in Mayfair, and Le Gavroche, near Marble Arch.

The event, in the grounds of Somerset House, will feature jazz from Ronnie Scott's, comedy from Jongleurs, dance from the English National Ballet and drama from Half Moon Young People's Theatre.

TV chef Brian Turner, who is taking part, said: 'Restaurants are the lifeblood of London life. Taste Of London brings together the cream of the culinary crop.' Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes added: 'London is the most exciting capital city of them all. It will show off with pride one of its most exciting and tasty events.'

The festival, run in partnership with the Evening Standard, is inspired by Chicago's annual food festival which regularly attracts 3million diners.

Tickets cost £15 or £30, including entry and food vouchers.

Each restaurant will have a marquee with a typical dish costing £3. Tickets can be bought by phone on 0870 906 3807 or online at www.tasteoflondon.co.uk.