London: National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025

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Go on a culinary journey at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025 in London

Head to London and step into a world of flavour at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival – returning to the capital city for its biggest and best event yet. You’re invited to sit down with professionals, watch live cookery demonstrations and taste the world, one delicious dish at a time.

London: National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025

  • Dates: 19th & 20th July 2025
  • Times: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages. Under 18's require an accompanying adult.
  • Location: Business Design Centre Ltd, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH

What's included in your National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025 tickets?

  • General Admission tickets include: entry, live cooking demonstrations, access to expert-led tastings, book signings and Q&A sessions, access to street food vendors and diverse cuisine
  • Add-on sessions available: Tasting Sessions, Photography Workshops, Wine & Spirits Theatre
  • VIP tickets include: priority access, welcome glass of fizz upon arrival, access to VIP lounge, National Geographic Traveller (UK) goodie bag

What’s on at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025?

Offering a culinary journey like no other, the event celebrates some of the world’s most exciting cuisines, bringing together an array of talented cooks in the heart of London. Featuring some of the biggest names in food, cookbook authors, top chefs and more, you can look forward to expanding your palate on a day of discovery and indulgence.

  • Main Stage: Live cooking demos from headline chefs: Yotam Ottolenghi, Asma Khan, Dina Macki, José Pizarro, Clodagh McKenna, Andi Oliver, Jeremy Pang and Karan Gokani
  • Speakers’ Corner: Engaging talks with cookbook authors like Irina Georgescu, Ferhat Dirik, Christina Soteriou, Jess and Jo Edun, Tim Anderson and Noor Murad
  • Masterclass Theatres: Hands-on sessions in the Saffron and Cinnamon theatres featuring dishes from Ecuador, Louisiana, Türkiye, Barbados, Indonesia and more
  • Wine & Spirits Theatre: Expert-led tastings exploring wines from Portugal’s Lisboa region, Georgian methods, Czechia’s varieties – and a special sake session
  • Tasting Sessions: Guided mini‑workshops on Italian truffles, French and British cheeses, coconuts, artisan chocolate and Caribbean and Latin cocktails
  • Photography Workshops: Level-up your food photography via hands-on classes hosted by National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributors, covering studio lighting, street‑food flat lays and portable setups
  • Festival Floor: A vibrant marketplace stocked with global street food, artisan producers, travel inspiration and vibrant exhibitor stands
  • Children’s activities: While the festival is primarily designed for food-enthusiasts, children can enjoy exploring vibrant food stalls and the lively atmosphere of the festival. Please ensure children are supervised at all times.

Get ready to discover the world one bite at a time. Book your National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025 tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email and SMS.

Location

National Geographic Traveller Food Festival

Business Design Centre Ltd,
52 Upper St,
London,
N1 0QH
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How to find us

Address: Business Design Centre Ltd, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH

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  • Angel Station is the nearest Tube Station and is 5 mins away from the Business Design Centre.
  • The Business Design Centre has a secure, 250-space car park. 
Facilities
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and drink
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Is the Nat Geo Food Festival wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Nat Geo Food Festival in London is wheelchair accessible. 

  • The venue reception desks are fitted with DDA-compliant registration points for people in wheelchairs
  • All levels of the venue are accessible via passenger lifts, with low-reach buttons, braille, back mirrors and distress alarms.
  • Every staircase in the BDC has handrails. All publicly-accessible areas of the venue are well-lit. 
Are there any age restrictions for the Nat Geo Food Festival?

From the Organisers:

"Under-18s may be admitted to the show if they’re accompanied by an adult. In accordance with the law, visitors under 18 are not permitted to purchase or sample alcoholic drink products or knives. By extension, under-18s are not allowed to attend sessions in the Wine & Spirits Theatre. It is the responsibility of the accompanying adult to ensure underage visitors are aware of these restrictions and comply for the duration of their visit. 

If you plan to bring a child or infant with you to the event, please make sure you select an infant ticket at checkout. Children and infants go free but due to health and safety in the Business Design Centre, we may not always be able to accommodate pushchairs and buggies at peak hours, and will provide a secure buggy parking area for your visit."

When is the Nat Geo Food Festival 2025?

The Nat Geo Food Festival takes place on two dates in 2025:

  • Saturday 19 July: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday 20 July: 10:00 - 16:30 
What's included in the Nat Geo Food Festival tickets?

Included in your Nat Geo Food Festival tickets:

  • Entry to the festival
  • Access to live cooking demonstrations
  • Access to expert-led tastings featuring cheese, chocolate, cocktails and more
  • Book signings and Q+A sessions
  • Access to global street food vendors & diverse cuisine
Who's at Nat Geo Food Festival 2025?

Guest Hosts

  • Ruby Bhogal
  • Katrina Ridley

Saturday: 

Main Stage: 

  • Yotam Ottolenghi
  • Dina Macki
  • Clodagh McKenna
  • Asma Khan

Speakers' Corner:

  • Irina Georgescu
  • Ferhat Dirik
  • Christina Soteriou
  • Jess and Jo Edun

Sunday:

Main Stage:

  • José Pizarro
  • Andi Oliver
  • Jeremy Pang
  • Karen Gokani

Speakers’ Corner

  • Tim Anderson
  • Alissa Timoshkina
  • Mandy Yin
  • Noor Murad
  • Judy Joo

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