The event brings together 25,000 visitors and 150 vendors.
London is home to a range of restaurants, from Arabic to American. Now, World Halal Food Festival is coming to the capital. Running from 28 to 29 September, the event takes place at London Stadium and brings together celebrity guests, vendors from around the world and a whole load of fun.
World Halal Food Festival prides itself on being the world’s biggest halal food festival. The event attracts more than 25,000 visitors and 150 vendors. The family-friendly event offers a range of fun activities including a cookery theatre, live entertainment and kids’ zone. Plus, if you’re looking to give your experience an upgrade, there are VIP areas.
If you’re a fan of cooking programmes, look out for the range of celebrity chefs. Celebrities are expected to attend the event, from The Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain to Top Boy actor Alessandro Babalola. The line-up also includes the food critic, Ali Rehman; Chef Hacene from France; and Chef Tim Sheed from the Fairmont Windsor Park.
World Halal Food Festival vendors come from around the world, and showcase a range of different dining options. The vendors include Berlin Donor Kebab, Bubble Tea Lagoon, Karak Tea House, Korean Corn Dog, Rukhsana’s Kitchen, Spice Shack, and Taco Boom. The stalls include Banhoek Chilli Oil, Grow London Local, Halal Food Authority, and Sunna Supplements.
World Halal Food Festival also takes place in the iconic London Stadium, which is in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and home of the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Upcoming events in the stadium include West Ham football matches, Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Life tour on 28 June 2025, and London Athletics Meet on 19 July 2025.
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GO: Visit www.worldhalalfoodfestival.com for more information.