Riyadh is hosting the fifth edition of the Saudi Feast Food Festival, indulging visitors in a unique culinary experience featuring flavors from around the world.
Organized by the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, the festival runs from November 27 to December 6, 2025 at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia’s capital, attracting large crowds to discover more than 300 dishes from across the globe.
One of the key highlights of this year’s edition is the Heritage and Culinary Arts Zone, which displays the authenticity and diversity of the Saudi cuisine, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
With 13 culinary stations, the zone serves as a showcase for the culinary heritage of Saudi Arabia’s different regions, offering live cooking demos and tasting samples for the Kingdom’s delicious traditional dishes that have passed from one generation to the other.
The zone also features a wide range of activities and hands-on experiences that highlight the Culinary Commission’s efforts to preserve the Saudi authentic cuisine and present it in a more modern way, enhancing Saudi Arabia’s culinary scene locally and globally.
Moreover, the Saudi Feast Food Festival includes a heritage market, attracting a large number of visitors eager to explore original Saudi products, including local honey, baked goods, olive oil, spices, dairy items, natural fragrances such as Taif rose and jasmine, and handmade goods from each region.
In addition to showcasing the Kingdom’s rich culinary heritage and arts, the festival highlights Asian culinary culture with a special zone dedicated to Thailand, featuring more than 10 restaurants and diverse stores.
It also hosts the Gourmand Awards, bringing together participants from over 80 countries to honor distinguished culinary books and food media from across the world.
