What's On 2024
Pull up a seat and watch some of the culinary world’s leading lights prepare their favourite dishes live. Expect stories, technical tips and plenty of advice on how to make restaurant-quality food in your own kitchen.
FIND OUT MOREOur second stage offers a more intimate setting in which visitors can hear from authors of some of the most exciting recent cookbook releases. We’ll take a deep dive into the culinary destinations that inspired these works, with visitors invited to ask questions before having the opportunity to purchase their favourite cookbooks and get them signed by the author.
When it comes to food, there’s nothing better than seeing the masters in action. Our two Masterclass Theatres will see guest chefs showcase some of the world’s most fascinating cuisines via live cooking demonstrations and tastings, giving guests the chance to discover more about the culture of each destination.
This perennially popular stage area invites visitors to explore some of the world’s most acclaimed wine- and spirit-producing regions. Guided by top sommeliers and renowned drinks experts, you’ll embark on a journey through gently sloping vineyards and barrel-lined cellars, comparing flavour profiles while learning about the intricate processes involved in vine cultivation and spirit distillation.
NEW for 2024: Tasting Sessions. This year's National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival will see the introduction of a series of new tasting sessions, with experts in their fields introducing attendees to high-quality chocolate from around the world, the best of British cheeses and classic cocktails from Latin America.
NEW for 2024: Food Photography Workshops. For the first time, visitors to the event will get the opportunity to perfect their photography skills, by booking into one of two new series of sessions. On Saturday, Charlie Richards discusses how to perfect your photography technique in the studio or at home, while on Sunday, Giulia Verdinelli focuses on shooting jaw-dropping food photos on the go.
