Riyadh Food Culture Festival: What To Eat, How To Attend And More
The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission is prepare to unveil a five-day festival dedicated to the delectable dishes of both regional and international cuisine…
Riyadh Food Culture Festival will soon be taking the season by storm – and it’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about Saudi culture through the power of cuisine. From dates and tickers to what we can expect to see in the coming days, Bazaar Arabia shares everything we know about Riyadh’s upcoming Food Culture Festival here.
What is the Riyadh Food Culture Festival?
The vibrant Riyadh Food Culture Festival, a delightful culinary celebration, was initiated by the esteemed Saudi Culinary Arts Commission as part of its dedicated support for the Quality of Life Programme. In a harmonious partnership, this festival joins forces with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City to create an epicurean experience like no other, bringing together the diverse flavors of local and international cuisines, whilst inviting individuals to embark on a delightful gastronomic journey.
Beyond the sheer pleasure of savoring delectable dishes, Riyadh Food Culture Festival aspires to foster engaging conversations and facilitate the sharing of culinary wisdom. It serves as a platform for culinary enthusiasts to come together, exchange ideas, and expand their knowledge in the realm of gastronomy.
When is Riyadh Food Culture Festival?
The festival will be hosted from November 8 until November 12.
Who will be showcasing at Riyadh Food Culture Festival?
Various areas at the festival shall be the exhibitors area, workshops area, theatre area and children’s area.
At the exhibitors area there will be Saudi, as well as international, street foods to sample and places to buy memento’s and various products to remember the event. The workshop area will have a range of workshops to visit from baking to handicrafts to live cooking shows. Meanwhile, in the theatre area performances and musical shows will be performed showcasing different cultures. The Festival will also host a children’s area which will be the perfect place for little ones to engage with interactive and entertainment activities involving the exploration of different cultures and delicious food.
Riyadh Food Culture Festival Dates and Location
The Food Culture Festival will be held at the Grassy Park in the Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh open from 17.00 AST until midnight.
Riyadh Food Culture Festival: Is Salon Du Chocolat & De La Pâtisserie part of it?
With the food festival starting in November a variety of other food events are also set to hit Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a splendid event dedicated to chocolate and pastries which will be on November 27-29.

The Salon Du Chocolat & De La Pâtisserie will, for the first time, be coming to Riyadh all the way from Paris, bringing along with it a range of sweet delights for dessert lovers. Salon Du Chocolat is a trade fair that occurs each year, this November marks its first time coming to Riyadh uniting dessert enthusiasts, professional tasters, renowned pastry chefs and many more experts with a great variety of events to visit.

For more information or to book tickets, visit culinary.moc.gov.sa/en
