Roman Life 2026 — Food & Drink
Weekend dedicated to Roman cuisine, cooking demonstrations, and tastings at Trier's World Heritage Sites
About Roman Life Food
Roman cuisine fundamentally differs from today's Mediterranean cuisine. It was heavily spiced — particularly with the ubiquitous fish sauce Garum —, combined sweet and savory flavors, and utilized numerous herbs, many of which are now rarely found in mainstream cooking. Trier, as the provincial capital and occasional imperial residence, fostered a distinct Roman food culture, well-documented by archaeological finds of drinking vessels, cooking pots, amphora fragments, and animal bones.
During the weekend, open cooking stations will operate with ancient ingredients. Visitors can sample typical Roman dishes — such as Moretum (garlic-cheese spread), Globi (honey-quark balls), or the ever-present Puls (millet porridge). Tastings of Roman wines, Mulsum spiced with honey and herbs, and ancient cheeses will complement the program.
Roman Life Food — edition 2026
The 2026 edition falls within the peak season of the World Heritage anniversary year. The weekend overlaps with the last day of the Olewig Wine Festival on August 3rd, 2026, allowing visitors to combine both of Trier's culinary offerings — ancient and modern.
Programme Roman Life Food 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring and summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Saturday, August 1st, 2026: Open cooking stations, demonstrations of Roman recipes, explanations of food culture, initial tastings.
- Sunday, August 2nd, 2026: Continuation with additional tastings and family formats.
- Demonstrations: Moretum preparation, bread baking, honey pastries, Garum demonstration.
- Tastings: Mulsum (spiced wine), ancient cheeses, Roman bread.
Highlights Roman Life Food 2026
Prices Roman Life Food 2026
Practical information — Roman Life Food
Location: Trier World Heritage Site — exact location to be confirmed by the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Rhineland-Palatinate (GDKE RLP).
Admission: Included in the regular admission price of the World Heritage Site.
Tastings: Small charges may apply for food and drinks on-site.
Getting there: Public transport or bicycle recommended.
Families: Very family-friendly, with many interactive stations.
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