Cairo Food Week brings together international culinary enthusiasts and tastemakers to explore the remarkable legacy and customs of the Egyptian table for the second year in a row. Cairo’s most renowned lifestyle districts and cultural venues will host a plethora of culinary events, talks, exhibitions, films, and other activities from May 9th to the 16th.
Cairo Food Week Is Back!
Throughout the week, more than 40 events are scheduled, featuring 20 of the most renowned chefs in the world together with up-and-coming talent from Egypt and the larger MENA region. In a stimulating environment of cross-cultural learning, attendees will get to know and work with Cairo’s top talent in the hospitality industry. Legendary chefs such as Ana Roš (Hiša Franko), Virgilio Martinez (Central), José Avillez (Belcanto), Alvaro Clavijo (El Chato), and Jessica Rosval (Al Gatto Verde) are among the visiting chefs. The crème de la crème of MENA includes Mohamad Orfali (Orfali Bros. Bistro), Gregoire Berger (Ossiano), and Himanshu Saini (Trèsind Studio).
In addition to the renowned restauranteurs Baky Hospitality, Pier88 Group, and Sanctum Hospitality, the chefs Mostafa Seif (Khufu’s), Martin Rodriguez (Izakaya), and Mirette Aly (The Lemon Tree) are among the leading lights in Egyptian culinary art. Along with more tales from chefs Jessica Rosval, Riccardo Forapani of Ferrari’s Cavallino Maranello, and Karime Lopez & Takahiko Kondo of Gucci Osteria, Chef Massimo Bottura’s Francescana family is returning to Cairo.
It Aims To Serve As A Forum For Culinary Innovation
Cairo Food Week aims to serve as a forum for culinary innovation and cross-cultural interaction in addition to several intimate lunch and supper events. This year’s stimulating conversations focus on preserving delicate food ecosystems, honouring Arab culinary traditions, and combining foreign cooking methods with regional products.
Chef Virgilio Martinez of Central, which is projected to be the world’s best restaurant in 2023, will be speaking at a panel discussion and exhibition at the Grand Egyptian Museum on May 10th regarding the value of capturing and conserving culture via food and art. On the other hand, the Downtown Cairo neighbourhood is hosting the “When We Eat Downtown Market” on May 11th in collaboration with Al Ismaelia for Real Estate and Investment.
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This event will unveil the initiatives and trends influencing the future of gastronomy through a series of presentations, film screenings, and street food walks.
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