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12 – 22 February 2025
Qatar’s most exciting food fair returns this 2025, bigger and better than ever. Indulge in world-class cuisine from top chefs, enjoy live entertainment and exclusive workshops. That's not all, this year’s QIFF features a MICHELIN Guide Village, QIFF Ring, QIFF Juniors, unparalleled dining experiences and more surprises.
Indulge in world-class dining and premium hospitality with VIP offerings at Qatar International Food Festival 2024.
Check out the full schedule of interactive food sessions, entertainment, live cooking and more at the festival.
6:00 PM Workshop: Blind Test Tasting
7:00 PM Cooking Challenge: Sunny Side Up Sandwiches
5:00 PM - Kids show
6:30 PM - Kids show
8:00 PM - Live music
9:00 PM - Paramotor show
9:15 PM - Live music
10:00 PM - DJ Warren
4:30 PM Mixology Show
5 PM Kids Workshop: Bento Cake Decoration
6 PM Cooking Competition: Mediterranean Cuisine Challenge
7 PM Monkfish Wellington with Chef Thomas Graham
8 PM Painting the Flavours of Morocco with Chef Najat Kaanache
6:30 PM Paramotor Show
7 PM Live Music
9 PM DJ Warren
10 PM Live Music
4 PM Kids Workshop: Moroccan Sweets with Chef Najat Kaanache
5 PM Black Box Competition
6 PM Qatari Sweets with Chef Aisha Al Tamimi
7 PM Kuwaiti Sweets with Chef Jameela Linqawii
8 PM Workshop: Gingerbread Souffle and Vanilla Custard with Chef Eric Lanlard
5 PM Kids Show
6 PM Live Music
6:30 PM Kids Show
8 PM Live Music
9 PM Paramotor Show
9:15 PM DJ West
4 PM Ice Carving Competition
6 PM Paneer Pollichathu with Chef Aruna Vijay
7 PM Omani Qash'a and Porridge with Chef Maadh Al Badi
7:30 PM Blind Tasting Competition
8 PM Spicy Vegetables Moroccan Way with Chef Najat Kaanache
5 PM Kids Show
6 PM Live Music
6:30 PM Kids Show
8 PM Live Music
9 PM Paramotor Show
9:15 PM DJ West
4 PM Kids Workshop: Chicken Quesadillas with Chef Stephanie El Hoss
5 PM Brisket and Mac and Cheese with the American Embassy
6 PM Burgers Challenge
7 PM Kids Workshop: Create Your Own Wrap
8 PM Meat Majboos with Chef Abir El Saghir
5 PM Kids Show
6:30 PM Kids Show
8:30 PM Live Music
9 PM Paramotor Show
9:15 PM Garry Craig
10 PM DJ Warren
4 PM Healthy Lifestyle Challenge
5 PM Fooled Beef or Chicken Sandwich and Chickpea Sisig Tacos with Chefs Michelle Adrillana and Airo Malliano
6 PM Taste of the Sea with Chef Gaz Oakley
7 PM Mixology Workshop: Healthy Smoothies
8 PM Qatari Healthy Majboos with Chef Hamad Alhajri
5 PM Kids Show
6:30 PM Kids Show
8 PM Live Music
9 PM Paramotor Show
9:15 PM Live Music
10 PM DJ Warren
4 PM Workshop: Asian Street Food
5 PM Risotto Fiesta with Chef Roberto Trovato
6 PM Vegan Talk: Farm to Table, Nutrition and More with Chefs Gaz Oakley, Ghanim Al Sulaiti and Lorena Loriato
6:45 PM Barista Show: Introduction to Brewing
7 PM Majboos Lamb Shank with Truffle with Chef Noof AlMarri
8 PM Kids Workshop: Cookie Decorating
5 PM Kids Show
6:30 PM Kids Show
8 PM Live Music
9 PM Paramotor Show
9:15 PM Live Music
10 PM DJ Warren
5 PM Cooking with PSG Legends with Chef Alexandre Guillo
6 PM Mixology workshop: Bottles Juggling Show
6:30 PM Kids Workshop: Vegan Chocolate with Chef Lorena Loriato
7:30 PM Healthy Boxes Challenge
8 PM Cooking Show with Chef Faycal Bettoui
5 PM Kids Show
6 PM Live Music
6:30 PM Kids Show
8 PM Live Music
9 PM Paramotor Show
9:15 PM Live Music
10 PM DJ Warren
4 PM Fruit Carving Competition
6 PM Threed with Chef Hamad AlHajri
7 PM Qatari Mashkhoul with Chef Aisha Al Tamimi
8 PM Discover Lucknow Specialties with Chef Pankaj Bhadouria
5 PM Kids Show
6 PM Live Music
6:30 PM Kids Show
8 PM Live Music
9 PM Paramotor Show
9:15 PM Live Music
10 PM DJ Warren
4 PM Vegan Bolognese Pasta with Chef Lorena Loriato and Torba Market
5 PM Cooking Show with Chef Mihai Florin
6 PM Kids Workshop: Asian Food with Chef CA
7 PM Cooking Show with Chefs Michelle Adrillana and Airo Malliano
8 PM Qatari Food Challenge
5 PM Kids Show
6 PM Live Music
6:30 PM Kids Show
8 PM Live Music
9 PM Paramotor Show
9:15 PM Live Music
10 PM DJ Warren
This innovative farm diversifies local food production, contributing to a sustainable, home-grown food supply in Qatar and beyond. Visit their pop-up to try artisanal dairy products, baked goods, fruit preserves, and tangy pickles and condiments.
Instagram: @heenatsalma
The Torba Market pop-up at QIFF 2024 is a celebration of natural and artisanal foods, focusing on supporting the local food system and fostering a community atmosphere since 2017. Pick and choose from a variety of fresh, organic produce and handcrafted goods from local farmers and artisans.
Instagram: @torbafarm
Rediscover the magic of our last event and see what you can look forward to in 2025.
Get ready for a world-class feast with local delicacies, food trends, international dishes, masterclasses, interviews, cooking demos and more by your favourite chefs both international and local.
Don’t miss this exclusive chance to taste creations from MICHELIN-star chefs at special kiosks at the Michelin Guide Village.
Explore unique food districts and sample food and drinks from over 100 kiosks and almost 30 restaurants and cafés. You’ll find something for every taste, from Arabian, Asian, Mediterranean and global cuisines to street food and fine dining. The main food districts are:
Doha District
Latin American Food District
Healthy District
The Coffee Shops & Pastries District
The Market
While you’re tasting your way through a world of flavours, savour the festive atmosphere of nightly paramotor fireworks displays, incredible drone shows, family-friendly fun and live entertainment. Make the most of daily movie screenings, kids’ workshops and other engaging outdoor activities.
Join QIFF Juniors for endless fun exclusively this edition for endless fun! Exciting Activities Kids Workshop and more.
QIFF Ring
Savour the excitement and taste the adventure at the QIFF Ring with fun challenges and delectable delights!
Watermelon eating competition
Juicing competition – Dad and I
Cupcake decoration challenge, Mom and I
Spice tolerance showdown
Onion chopping competition
And more.
Enjoy an exclusive, luxurious dining experience in the VIP Area. Your hospitality experience includes gourmet food, an intimate dinner for 8 guests with renowned chefs, personalised service and stylish decor, offering a refined atmosphere and premium experience.
You’re invited to take an enchanting journey through the five sense special, live performances, fireworks and more at the opening ceremony to set the table for this year’s ultimate gourmet food event.
When: 12 February 2025
Where: The Hotel Park Doha
This lush and spacious park is known for its pyramid-shaped hill offering great views of West Bay and the Corniche. Visitors will find ample parking in the 2500-space underground car park, or you can reach it from the DECC Metro stop. The festival will have multiple entry points, whether you’re coming from Al Corniche, Al Dafna Park or DECC.
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