Date: 19–20 July 2025 
Location: Business Design Centre, London 

Join us for a weekend of global flavours, culinary artistry, and inspiring stories at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025. This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience with a stellar lineup of chefs and immersive food experiences.  

Yotam Ottolenghi – chef, restaurateur and cookbook author 
Making his festival debut, Ottolenghi brings his signature Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours to the Main Stage. Known for transforming humble ingredients like cauliflower into versatile dishes, he celebrates London’s diverse food scene he remarks: 

“London is one of the most exciting places to eat… that constant exchange of traditions is what makes London’s food culture so special.” 

Ottolenghi’s approach highlights the city’s culinary diversity and his deep connection with simple yet versatile ingredients — notably, the humble cauliflower. 
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Asma Khan – chef, author and founder of Darjeeling Express 
Returning to the festival, Khan will showcase recipes from her newest cookbook, Monsoon. Known for her all-female kitchen team and commitment to empowering women through food, Khan blends storytelling and spice with a powerful message of resilience and community. For Khan, food is an act of love: 

“Food was always about love in my home… a meal wasn’t just nourishment but an act of care.” 

Her session promises recipe tips and ideas and an emotional connection to cooking and community. 
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Karan Gokani – founder and creative director, Hoppers 
The founder and creative force behind Hoppers, Karan Gokani, will share his unique journey from a career in law to culinary entrepreneurship. His dishes, deeply inspired by his travels across India and Sri Lanka, reflect a rich tapestry of regional flavours. Gokani masterfully blends South Asian influences with London’s vibrant food scene, creating menus that are both authentic and contemporary. Speaking about the key elements that define his cooking, he explains: 

“Coconut milk, pandan leaf and curry leaves are central to Sri Lankan cuisine — and now, central to my cooking, too.” 

His session will explore how culture, travel and memory blend into modern, flavour-packed dishes. To learn more, click here.

Festival Highlights 

• Live Cooking Demonstrations: Watch top chefs prepare their signature dishes.  
• Masterclasses: Participate in hands-on sessions to hone your culinary skills.  
• Tasting Sessions: Explore global flavours through curated tastings.  
• Speakers’ Corner: Engage with food writers and experts in intimate discussions.  
• Exhibitor Marketplace: Discover artisanal products and international cuisines.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of culinary delights.
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Notes:  

About the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival    

The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival will be held on the 19-20 July 2025 at London’s Business Design Centre. The festival, first launched in 2019, is a celebration of food and travel and adopts a zero food-waste policy. foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk    

 Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) is a quarterly special issue series, published under license by APL Media Limited, publisher of the award-winning National Geographic Traveller (UK). nationalgeographic.com/travel  

 National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by APL Media Limited, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, D.C. The travel and lifestyle magazine launched in December 2010 and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. nationalgeographic.com/travel  

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CONTACT:    

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 Nicola Trup, editor, Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK)  
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Pat Riddell, editor, National Geographic Traveller (UK)    
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Maria Pieri, editorial director and chief operating officer  
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Sabera Sattar, head of events  
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About APL Media    
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Founded in 1997, it publishes National Geographic Traveller (UK), supported by a portfolio of brand extensions including bespoke guides, supplements, events and digital platforms. APL Media delivers impactful, audience-focused storytelling through custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy and industry-leading events such as the Travel Media Awards and the professional development initiative Step Up. Its trade publishing portfolio includes Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, while it also creates and supplies digital and print content for a number of national newspapers. 
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