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National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival returns in 2025

The Food Festival returns to London’s Business Design Centre on 19-20 July 2025, so put the date in your diary and keep your eyes peeled for more details. The 2025 event promises to be the biggest and best yet, offering visitors a chance to taste the world, with live demonstrations from some of the biggest names in food; interviews with cookbook authors; tasting sessions; and the chance to sample local specialities from some of the world’s most exciting culinary destinations. 

What to Expect in 2025

Grab some street food in the Food Hall

Enjoy a guided tasting in the Wine & Spirits Theatre

Discover new flavours with a dedicated tasting session

Master food photography in our interactive workshops

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MAIN STAGE

MAIN STAGE

Each year, the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival attracts some of the most exciting names from the world of food, whether its decorated chefs, TV personalities or cookbook writers. Head to our Main Stage for your chance to watch them recreate their signature dishes while offering up insights into their cooking philosophies. Previous headliners have included Nadiya Hussain, John Torode and Nisha Katona. 

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MASTERCLASS THEATRES

MASTERCLASS THEATRES

Looking to broaden your repertoire of dishes? Then head to our Saffron and Cinnamon Theatres, where chefs representing cuisines from around the globe will show you how to perfect carefully selected local specialities. Expect a mix of classic dishes and lesser-known creations, from Georgian walnut pkhali and bananas foster to braised tempeh and risotto alla Milanese. 

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Speaker's Corner 2023

SPEAKERS' CORNER

A more intimate alternative to the Main Stage, Speakers’ Corner is where we sit down with some of the world’s most fascinating cookbook authors, who’ll discuss their culinary cultures and the key experiences that inspired their latest works. Previous interviewees include Andi Oliver, Asma Khan, Romy Gill and Coinneach MacLeod.

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