National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025

Business Design Centre, London.

National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025

Now in its fifth year, the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival offers attendees a culinary journey like no other. Watch live cooking demos from some of the biggest names in food; hear cookbook authors discuss their inspirations; learn more about cheese, chocolate, cocktails and wine via a dedicated, expert-led tasting session; improve your food photography; or learn how to make a classic dish at the Masterclass Theatres. It’s a chance to expand your palate, broaden your horizons and try something new! 

General Information: 

  • Dates: 19-20 July 2025 
  • Time: Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 10am-4.30pm 
  • Location: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH 
  • Age requirement: All ages welcome; under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know if you intend to bring a child or infant under the age of 2.  
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible 
  • FAQs: Please read our FAQs here.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. We cannot issue refunds to under 18s who are not accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Tickets
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
SATURDAY - GENERAL ADMISSION (50% OFF) £12.50 (£12.50)
Special offer - Save 50% on General Admission tickets until 1 January 2025. Full price £25.00. Admission to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival for Saturday 19 July 2025. Add-ons and upgrades go on sale in 2025 and can be booked separately. Booking fee included in the ticket price.
SATURDAY - VIP ADMISSION £50.00 (£50.00)
Upgrade your experience at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival in 2025 VIP admission to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival for Saturday 19 July 2025. Includes priority access booking of add-ons, access to the VIP lounge, glass of fizz and a goodie bag. Add-ons go on sale in 2025 and can be booked separately. Booking fee included in the ticket price.
SATURDAY - GENERAL ADMISSION (UNDER 2 YEARS OLD) £0.00 (£0.00)
Children and infants go free! Please let us know how many children and infants you intend to bring with you. Child and infant admission to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival for Saturday 19 July 2025. Due to limited space at the Business Design Centre, we may not be able to accommodate all pushchairs and prams on the festival floor during peak hours. Please read our FAQs for more information.

Sunday Tickets
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
SUNDAY - GENERAL ADMISSION (50% OFF) £12.50 (£12.50)
Special offer - Save 50% on General Admission tickets until 1 January 2025. Full price £25.00. Admission to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival for Sunday 20 July 2025. Add-ons and upgrades go on sale in 2025 and can be booked separately. Booking fee included in the ticket price.
SUNDAY - VIP ADMISSION £50.00 (£50.00)
Upgrade your experience at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival in 2025 VIP admission to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival for Sunday 20 July 2025. Includes priority access booking of add-ons, access to the VIP lounge, glass of fizz and a goodie bag. Add-ons go on sale in 2025 and can be booked separately. Booking fee included in the ticket price.
SUNDAY - GENERAL ADMISSION (UNDER 2 YEARS OLD) £0.00 (£0.00)
Children and infants go free! Please let us know how many children and infants you intend to bring with you. Child and infant admission to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival for Sunday 20 July 2025. Due to limited space at the Business Design Centre, we may not be able to accommodate all pushchairs and prams on the festival floor during peak hours. Please read our FAQs for more information.

More information about National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025 tickets

The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival will bring together food enthusiasts, industry professionals, producers, chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, sommeliers and travel-lovers for a vibrant weekend celebrating some of the world’s most exciting cuisines. Enjoy a variety of culinary experiences, from sampling international dishes and stocking up on ingredients to watching live demonstrations and wine-tasting, and so much more! 

Save 50% with our Christmas offer: tickets are just £12.50 instead of £25.00 until 1 January 2025! 

Tickets for the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025 in London 

Standard Admission — Includes access to the main exhibition floor on your chosen day (Saturday or Sunday) 

VIP Admission – Includes access to the main exhibition floor on your chosen day (Saturday or Sunday) and further access to the VIP lounge. Also includes priority access to booking, glass of fizz and goodie bag.   

Child and infant under the age of 2 – Children and infants go free! Please tell us how many children or infants under the age of 2 you intend to bring. Due to limited space at the Business Design Centre, we may not be able to accommodate all pushchairs and prams on the festival floor during peak hours. Please read our terms and conditions/ FAQs for more information.

Highlights: 

·         Main Stage: Enjoy live cooking demos from renowned chefs and food personalities. 

·         Speakers’ Corner: Catch interviews with your favourite cookbook authors 

·         Tasting sessions: Learn more about key ingredients in our expert-led workshops 

·         Masterclasses: Visit the Cinnamon and Saffron theatres for a chance to see chefs from around the globe cooking up beloved regional specialities 

·         Festival Floor: Perfect for anyone passionate about cooking, dining out and exploring the world 

For more details, check out our FAQs.