What’s on at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival this summer?
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Get ready for the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival, at London’s Business Design Centre 19-20 July 2025. This year’s event is packed with culinary inspiration, featuring some of the biggest names in food and drink, interactive workshops and flavours from around the world. Still unsure whether to book? Then find out what’s on:
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Main Stage: Catch celebrated chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Asma Khan, as they cook up some of their signature dishes on Saturday, while on Sunday, festival favourite Andi Oliver, presenter of the Great British Menu, will take to the stage, followed by chef and podcaster Karan Gokani. More names will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Speakers’ Corner: Your chance to get to know the authors of some of the most exciting cookbooks of the past year, with Tim Anderson, Irina Georgescu, Chetna Makan, Christina Soteriou and Jess and Jo Edun (aka The Flygerians) popping by to discuss their most recent releases.
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Tasting sessions: Sharpen your palate with our dedicated tasting sessions, giving you an opportunity to learn more about cheese, chocolate, cocktails and more. Or head to the Wine & Spirits Theatre and get better acquainted with tipples from around the globe.
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VIP Experience: New for 2025, these special tickets give holders exclusive benefits such as access to the VIP Lounge, priority access to add-ons, a glass of fizz and a goodie bag.
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Festival Floor: Exhibitors from across the globe, from Georgia to Grenada, will come together to offer travel tips, food sampling, recipes, rare ingredients, incredible street food and plenty of inspiration.
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Masterclasses: Head to the Saffron and Cinnamon Theatres where you can learn how to make delicious local specialities from chefs representing some of the world’s most exciting cuisines. This year, be sure to catch our series of special sessions celebrating classic dishes from Louisiana.
Plus, there’s still so much more to be announced.
Don’t wait — general admission tickets are discounted for a limited time so grab yours while you can.
