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Mekong Food Festival
A Celebration of Taste, Talent, and Tradition
A Unique Culinary Festival Honoring Heritage, Innovation, and the Future of Gastronomy.
Why This Festival Matters?
The Mekong Food Festival celebrates the spirit of one of Asia’s great rivers — connecting cultures through cuisine.
The event brings together chefs, youth, educators, and audiences to celebrate tradition and shape the future of regional food.
We honour heritage, empower emerging culinary voices, and spark meaningful connections.
Concept
- Three students from each hospitality school are mentored by celebrity chefs.
- Using only local Mekong ingredients, they will craft dishes that showcase the region’s unique flavors.
- Their mission? To introduce the world to Cambodia and the Mekong’s extraordinary gastronomy.
Key Objectives
Establish an Annual Culinary Celebration
Position Mekong Food Festival as a premier yearly event in Phnom Penh.
Promote Local Mekong Products
Highlight Cambodia and the region’s authentic ingredients and culinary traditions.
Showcase Emerging Culinary Talents
Provide young chefs with a global stage and career opportunities in the UAE.
Engage Business & Industry Leaders
Connect with top hospitality executives and institutional partners.
Support Future Culinary Leaders
Fundraise for the Naomi Scholarship Fund to empower the next generation of chefs.
Host the Annual Mekong Symposium
Establish a yearly thought-leadership forum bringing together government representatives, culinary experts, and top chefs to discuss the evolution of Mekong cuisine and Cambodia’s role in the global culinary scene.
