The festival takes place at King Saud University in the capital.
Come hungry, as Saudi Arabia is set to welcome the Saudi Feast Food Festival. Running from 27 November to 6 December, the event showcases food from across the Kingdom. Tickets are available now, and here’s what to expect.
The Saudi Ministry of Culture and Culinary Arts Commission have joined forces to create the Saudi Feast Food Festival. Initially launched in Jeddah in 2021, the festival aims to showcase the country’s diversity of food and bring together established and emerging chefs.
The 2025 edition of the Saudi Feast Food Festival takes place at King Saud University in the capital. Visitors will have the chance to explore different zones that offer distinct experiences. Plus, there will be food-tasting experiences that give you the opportunity to speak with Saudi Arabian chefs.
The zones will get your stomach rumbling. The Competition Zone hosts cooking competitions, and you can join or watch budding chefs in action. The Culinary Arts Heritage Zone is the place to learn about the history of the country’s cuisine. The Retail Zone is the perfect place to pick up gifts, souvenirs, and items for your kitchen and next dinner party. The Theatre Zone is an Insta-friendly spot where you can watch cooking demonstrations. The Workshops Area gives visitors the chance to learn skills from professional chefs.
New additions for this year include the opportunity to explore the story of honey production from hive to jar, learn about beekeeping methods, and see how honey is carefully extracted. Along the way, you will be able to sample some of the finest local and international varieties. Elsewhere, fans of Asian flavours can enjoy a true taste of Thailand. More than ten Thai restaurants will be represented, giving visitors the chance to savour classic dishes made with lemongrass, coconut and chilli.
Two years ago, the 2023 edition of the Saudi Feast Food Festival served as a platform to launch the very first FACT Dining Awards in Riyadh.
Tickets to the festival are available now. General admission tickets start at SAR 35, and VIP tickets start at SAR 150.
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