28 November 2024, London: The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival returns to London this summer, with a stella line-up of chefs and food personalities and an expanded programme of tasting sessions. 

London’s Business Design Centre is the venue for a weekend dedicated to the dishes, drinks, ingredients and innovations that define the world’s greatest culinary destinations. Here’s just a flavour of what's on offer this 19-20 July... 

Main Stage: Grab a front-row seat and enjoy live cooking demos, hosted by Ruby Bhogal, and featuring Yotam Ottolenghi, Andi Oliver, Clodagh McKenna, Asma Khan, José Pizarro, Jeremy Pang, Karan Gorkani and Dinah Macki – each of whom will be cooking up one of their signature dishes and sharing their insights. 

Tasting Sessions: This year’s expanded schedule of tasting workshops takes place in two dedicated rooms and focusses on ingredients such British and French cheese, Italian truffles, chocolate and coconuts as well as cocktails from the Caribbean and Latin America. 

Wine & Spirits Theatre: Enjoy guided tastings dedicated to wine-producing regions such a Lisbon, Georgia, Greece and Czechia, plus a special session on the joys of sake. 

Speakers’ Corner: Sit down with the authors behind some of the year’s most talked-about cookery books, including Irina Georgescu, Tim Anderson, Noor Murad and Chistina Soteriou.  

Masterclass Theatres: Head to the Cinnamon and Saffron Stages for a chance to learn how to make classic local dishes, with demonstrations from chefs representing destinations including Ecuador, Louisiana, Türkiye, Barbados and Indonesia. 

Photography: Master the art of taking food photos on the go, with one of four dedicated photography sessions, each hosted by an experienced National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributor. 

In addition, the Marketplace will once again offer a selection of ingredients, cookware and culinary gift ideas; street food vendors will be provide delicious dining options; and the exhibition floor will feature a host of stalls offering travel inspiration and snacks.  

The event is sponsored by Louisiana and Ecuador, who’ll both be providing stands and hosting demonstrations, plus Visit The USA and LATAM Airlines. 

Limited time offer: £18.75 (full ticket price £25, including booking fee). Offer ends 18 July at 23:59. 

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