National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025

Business Design Centre, London.

National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025

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.

Tickets for Tasting Sessions, Photography Workshops, and Wine & Spirits Theatre:

  • All add-on tickets are £6.00 per person.
  • Under 18s are not permitted to attend any sessions involving alcohol, including Wine & Spirits Theatre experiences.
  • You must hold a valid General Admission or VIP ticket to enter the Business Design Centre and attend any add-on experiences. These tickets can be booked separately, but both must be held before arrival.
  • See Tickets and the National Geographic Traveller (UK) team accept no responsibility for incorrect bookings. Please ensure you select the right combination of tickets before checkout.
  • Non-Refundable: Add-on tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. 


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

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Saturday Tickets
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
SATURDAY - GENERAL ADMISSION (40% OFF) £15.00 (£15.00)
Special offer - Save 40% on General Admission. 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 - 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 (40% OFF) £15.00 (£15.00)
Special offer - Save 40% on General Admission tickets. 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 - 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.

Saturday Workshops
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
SATURDAY: TASTING SESSION - THE MAGIC OF TRUFFLES £6.00 (£6.00) Tickets not available
Location: Room 1 Day: Saturday 19th July Time: 11:30am Length: 45 mins Description: Truffles are among the most coveted ingredients in the world. But what makes them so special? To find out, join Black Gold Experiences for an unforgettable tasting session that will transport you to the Italian countryside. It's your chance to learn more about these magic ingredients, from how they're unearthed from the forest floor with the help of expertly trained dogs, to the flavour profiles of the different types found across the Italian truffle regions. You'll also get to try both white and black Italian truffles in various canapes for a fuller understanding of why they excite such culinary passions. Workshop, Tasting Session and Wine & Spirits Theatre tickets are only valid if you already hold a General Admission or VIP ticket. Please ensure you hold the correct ticket type before proceeding to checkout.
SATURDAY: TASTING SESSION - A TASTE OF CHOCOLATE £6.00 (£6.00) Tickets not available
Location: Room 1 Day: Saturday 19th July Time: 3:15pm Length: 45 mins Description: Indulge your passion for chocolate in our dedicated workshop, where you'll be invited to taste different varieties produced with beans from destinations including Fiji, Mexico, Guatemala and Peru, courtesy of Pure Rainforest Chocolate by Koefoed. Attendees will learn how the type of beans and their origins can affect taste and colour, and will emerge from the session with a newfound appreciation of - and appetite for - chocolate. Workshop, Tasting Session and Wine & Spirits Theatre tickets are only valid if you already hold a General Admission or VIP ticket. Please ensure you hold the correct ticket type before proceeding to checkout.

Sunday Workshops
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
SUNDAY: TASTING SESSION - THE MAGIC OF TRUFFLES £6.00 (£6.00)
Location: Room 1 Day: Sunday 20th July Time: 11:30am Length: 45 mins Description: Truffles are among the most coveted ingredients in the world. But what makes them so special? To find out, join Black Gold Experiences for an unforgettable tasting session that will transport you to the Italian countryside. It's your chance to learn more about these magic ingredients, from how they're unearthed from the forest floor with the help of expertly trained dogs, to the flavour profiles of the different types found across the Italian truffle regions. You'll also get to try both white and black Italian truffles in various canapes for a fuller understanding of why they excite such culinary passions. Workshop, Tasting Session and Wine & Spirits Theatre tickets are only valid if you already hold a General Admission or VIP ticket. Please ensure you hold the correct ticket type before proceeding to checkout.
SUNDAY: TASTING SESSION - A TASTE OF CHOCOLATE £6.00 (£6.00)
Location: Room 1 Day: Sunday 20th July Time: 2:00pm Length: 45 mins Description: Indulge your passion for chocolate in our dedicated workshop, where you'll be invited to taste different varieties produced with beans from destinations including Fiji, Mexico, Guatemala and Peru, courtesy of Pure Rainforest Chocolate by Koefoed. Attendees will learn how the type of beans and their origins can affect taste and colour, and will emerge from the session with a newfound appreciation of - and appetite for - chocolate. Workshop, Tasting Session and Wine & Spirits Theatre tickets are only valid if you already hold a General Admission or VIP ticket. Please ensure you hold the correct ticket type before proceeding to checkout.

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

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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! 

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.

Add-on tickets 
If you wish to attend a Tasting Session, Photography Workshop, or the Wine & Spirits Theatre, you must purchase an add-on ticket. Tickets are £6.00 per person. You must hold a valid General Admission or VIP ticket to enter the Business Design Centre and attend any add-on experiences. These tickets can be booked separately, but please ensure you hold the correct combination of tickets prior to your arrival. 

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 

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