The Jordan International Food Festival Returns in Its Second Edition Next Month

SadaNews - Jordan is unleashing this summer to explore a rich diversity of flavors and social and cultural heritage in culinary arts and dishes through the Jordan International Food Festival 2025, which will be held in Amman from August 6 to 11, making it the most prominent event in the cooking and culinary arts field in the region.

This year, the festival returns in its second edition with a renewed unique vision under the slogan: "Together," reflecting one aspect of authentic Arab identity by giving the audience the chance to practice culinary arts and enjoy distinctive dishes in a festive collective atmosphere.

The holding of the festival in Jordan forms a bridge between authenticity and modernity, between the local community and its guests from various parts of the world, and between food varieties and the stories they tell.

Given Jordan's significance on the map of cultural tourism in the world, the festival highlights the unique heritage of Jordanian food, elevating the kingdom's status as a distinctive travel destination.

The Jordan International Food Festival 2025 attracts world-renowned culinary experts, Michelin-starred chefs, prestigious restaurant chains, food entrepreneurs, and culinary talents from around the globe.

The festival will witness a series of live cooking demonstrations, advanced cooking classes, and communal tables bringing together international and Jordanian chefs to create modern dishes that blend global trends with the authentic spirit of Jordanian and Levantine cuisine.

The festival is designed to attract families, food lovers, tourists, visitors, and professionals in the culinary sector. Its events, over six days, will include outdoor concerts featuring major artists from the Arab world, interactive areas for children, and cultural spaces that showcase the richness of the Jordanian and regional cuisine present and future.

Following the great success achieved by the first edition of the festival, which attracted tens of thousands of visitors and garnered widespread attention regionally and internationally, the 2025 edition returns with an expanded program, new international partnerships, and a special pavilion titled "Gastro Diplomacy," where embassies and communities residing in Jordan will participate by showcasing their national dishes in a distinctive scene celebrating cultural exchange between peoples.

Highlights of the festival:
• More than 200 exhibiting entities from local and international restaurants and service providers
• More than 40 cooking experts from the region and the world
• Interactive live cooking demonstrations and panel discussions in culinary arts
• Practical sessions with world-renowned chefs
• More than 15 selected restaurants offering unique dining experiences
• Evening concerts featuring prominent Arab singing stars

The Jordan International Food Festival 2025 presents a unique opportunity to spotlight distinctive dialogues from the world of Jordanian cuisine, interact with regional and international culinary arts, and observe the harmony between the richness of flavors and modern innovations in the field of cooking.