Saudi commission to showcase culinary arts at Riyadh expo

Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission announced its participation in the upcoming international culinary exhibition InFlavour Expo, taking place from Oct. 29 to 31 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center.

Visitors to the exhibition will be greeted with traditional Saudi treats, including maqshush, Saudi coffee, and dates.

During the event, the commission will unveil its innovative strategy for the culinary arts sector, which includes the introduction of a business incubator for Kawn, a program designed to provide support to businesses and startups by offering mentorship and workshops, enabling them to enter and compete in the market.

The incubation period for participants will span four to six months.

Additionally, the commission will showcase the Abde’a cultural license platform, aimed at promoting greater involvement of the private sector in cultural events and initiatives.

The commission’s participation in this exhibition reflects its commitment to empowering Saudi chefs, facilitating interactions with world-renowned culinary experts, and showcasing the rich, time-honored traditional recipes of Saudi cuisine.

InFlavour is a prominent global event that blends science, technology, art, business, hospitality, and cuisine. It attracts renowned Michelin-star chefs, industry leaders, global consumer brand representatives, and international luminaries.

The expo will host 40,000 visitors, feature more than 200 speakers, showcase over 600 exhibitors, and welcome over 200 international investors and venture capitalists specializing in the food and hospitality sector.