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Food Fest

"Food Fest: Discover, Taste, and Embrace Africa’s Culinary Heritage"
Food Fest
ORGANISATION TYPE
Unregistered Association
LOCATION
Wales: Newport
Last Updated:
07.06.2026

Organisation Overview

Areas of Interest

  • Food & Hunger
  • Children / Young people
  • Education
  • Equal opportunity

Our History

  • The Food Fest is a dynamic celebration of African cuisine, showcasing its diverse flavors and culinary heritage. It features live cooking demos, workshops, tastings, and training sessions by African chefs, offering hands-on learning experiences. The festival fosters cultural exchange and appreciation for African food traditions and storytelling.

Areas of Operation

  • Wales: Newport

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Food Fest empowers young people (18-35) by offering culinary training, workshops, and networking opportunities. We partner with schools and youth groups to inspire careers in food, support entrepreneurship, and celebrate African cuisine.

Our Vision for a better future

  • The vision for Food Fest is to be a vibrant platform celebrating African cuisine, fostering cultural understanding and unity. Through cooking sessions, tastings, and workshops, it aims to inspire a love for African food, empower communities, and promote culinary innovation, sustainability, and appreciation of Africa's rich heritage

Community Initiative in the Media

  • Title:
    Community Impact Through Cultural Food Service

  • Media Name:
    Food fest

  • Media Date:
    2024/11/23

  • Description:
    Bringing African cuisine to festivals, promoting culture

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Our goals to make a difference

  • culinary Empowerment: Empower individuals with cooking skills and knowledge of African cuisine, fostering self-sufficiency and creativity in the kitchen.

  • Cultural Exchange: Promote understanding and appreciation of African cultures through the shared experience of food, bringing diverse communities together.

  • Support Local Entrepreneurs: Provide a platform for African chefs, food vendors, and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents, grow their businesses.

  • Economic Impact: Drive economic growth by creating jobs, supporting local food producers, and encouraging sustainable culinary practices.

  • Global Awareness: Raise global awareness of Africa's rich culinary diversity, celebrating its flavors, history, and traditions on a worldwide stage.

Beneficiary Testimonials

"Food Fest was a life-changing experience for me! I learned so much about African cuisine and gained hands-on cooking skills from talented chefs. The workshops and mentorship opportunities inspired me to pursue a culinary career. I now feel confident

Alberta Kinane
Healthopraxis

Partner Testimonials

" The food is very tasteful and i just cant stop eating"

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Jessica Olufade
Fastline Healthcare

Contact Details

Website Link
Email whatimpact
Telephone +447448570467
Country United Kingdom
Address Line 1 9 ridgeway
Address Line 2 newport
Post Code NP20 5AF
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