The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival is pleased to announce its first headliner: TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain. Winner of the sixth series of The Great British Bake Off, Nadiya is a bestselling cookery writer and the presenter of TV programmes such as Nadiya’s Simple Spices and Nadiya’s American Adventure. Catch her on the Main Stage on Saturday 20 July, where she’ll be treating visitors to a live cooking demo peppered with useful tips and tricks, as well as tales from her own kitchen. 

The Main Stage  
Nadiya will be joined by a host of big-name chefs, cooks and food personalities on the Main Stage, who’ll be cooking up some of their signature dishes. Visitors can look forward to demonstrations by the likes of Nisha Katona, Matt Tebbutt, Ravneet Gill and Richard Corrigan. Expect further announcements over the coming months. 

Authors’ Area, Masterclass Theatres & more  
In the authors’ area, visitors can catch interviews with the writers behind some of the most exciting recent food releases. Elsewhere, the Masterclass Theatres offer attendees the opportunity to pick up cookery tips from guest chefs representing cuisines from all over the world, while the newly expanded Wine & Spirits Theatre will host a programme of expert-led tutorials and tasting sessions.   

Looking ahead to next year’s show, Glen Mutel, editor of Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) says: “It’s great to be back on the festival calendar and I’m confident that the 2024 edition will be our best yet. Not only will we be welcoming some of the food world’s most exciting talent to our stages, but we’ll be combining new ideas and fresh features with all the elements that have made the festival so memorable in previous years.” 

Find out more: foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk