The National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2023

Taste the world

The National Geaographic Traveller Food Festival is back for 2023.

Photograph by National Geographic Traveller UK
By National Geographic Traveller (UK)
Published 13 Dec 2022, 13:01 GMT

The National Geographic Traveller Food Festival is back for 2023 — and it's bigger and better than ever.


Be inspired by top food personalities and fantastic culinary destinations at the Business Design Centre, London on 15-16 July 2023.

See MasterChef judges John Torode and Anna Haugh at the head of a high-profile line-up. Torode, who first appeared at the inaugural event in 2019, will return with a chef demonstration on the Saturday, while Irish restaurateur Haugh will appear on the Sunday.

Don't miss Main Stage demonstrations by restaurateurs Asma Khan and Thomasina Miers, as well as food and drink writer Melissa Thompson, food writer and cookbook author Ixta Belfrage, writer and restaurateur Ravinder Bhogal, and Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, the husband-and-wife team behind the Honey & Co restaurants.

The first few names have also been announced for the Speakers’ Corner stage, including Irina Georgescu, Mandy Yin and Karan Gokani, with more to be revealed for both stages over the coming weeks.

Main Stage headliners John Torode, Anna Haugh, Asma Khan and Thomasina Miers.

Photograph by National Geographic Traveller UK

What's on

Main Stage: Demonstrations and interviews with the culinary world’s leading lights, from top chefs and broadcasters to leading writers and restaurant critics. 

Speakers’ Corner: Our second stage represents a more intimate setting, in which visitors can hear from the authors of some of the most exciting recent cookbook releases. The programme will take a deep dive into the culinary destinations that inspired these works, with visitors invited to ask questions before being able to purchase their favourite cookbook and get it signed. 

Wine & Spirits Theatre: This is where attendees can book sessions to find out about more about their favourite tipples before visiting the Drinks Showcase to try and buy wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages from across the globe, too. 

Masterclasses: When it comes to food, there’s nothing better than seeing the masters in action. The two Masterclass Theatres will showcase some of the world’s most fascinating cuisines, via a series of live cooking demonstrations and tastings. 

Exhibitors: Some of the planet’s best chefs will put a spin on classic dishes, with tourist boards on hand to tell you more about the culinary destinations that inspired them. Meanwhile, in partnership with Brand USA, Travel South USA is hosting the Travel South Pavilion, offering visitors a homespun way to discover the flavours of the Southern states. Highlights include demonstrations by renowned Southern chefs and drink aficionados serving as Travel South Ambassadors, who will prepare tasty samples and share stories behind the region’s food and drink, along with inspirational travel information. 

Book by 31 March and pay only £16 for a one-day ticket or £27 for both days (including booking fees). Standard rate is £25 for one day and £36 for both days.

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The National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2023 first sponsors are Travel South USA and Brand USA.

Photograph by National Geographic Traveller UK

*External link. This event is organised by APL Media Limited, publishers of National Geographic Traveller (UK). Any personal data submitted will be processed in accordance with APL Media Limited's privacy policy, available here.

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