BEIRUT COOKING FESTIVAL
November 8-10, 2018 Seaside Arena, Beirut
Celebrating the very best in food, drinks and kitchen equipment as well as highlighting the latest culinary trends, Beirut Cooking Festival is returning to the capital for its eighth edition. “Being a nation of food lovers, this event is a true celebration of our culture. It is a place where people can discover new flavors, the latest cookery trends and find exciting local and international products,” said Joumana Dammous-salame, managing director of Hospitality Services, the festival organizer. The three-day event is set to welcome more than 15,000 visitors who will have the opportunity to browse more than 100 stands. The exhibition will also host countless workshops, led by 30 of the finest chefs, beverage consultants and lifestyle experts. The program of events includes cooking demonstrations at the Chefs’ Theater with top chefs such as Youssef Akiki, Kamil Bouloot, Maroun Chedid and Semaan Hilal, sessions with influencers at the Lifestyle Theater, the Librairie Gourmande and the Taste Lebanon food court, with 20 vendors serving international favorites. beirutcookingfestival.com