| GTBank Food and Drink | |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Genre | Food festival |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, |
| Location(s) | Victoria Island, Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Inaugurated | 2016 |
GTBank Food and Drink is a multi-day annual Lagos food festival sponsored by Guaranty Trust Bank. The maiden edition was held for two days in 2016 while subsequent annual events held for four days. At the event, buyers connect with sellers in the food and drink industry from different parts of Nigeria and other countries. Food exhibitors showcase and sell diverse food products ranging from fresh organic groceries to dry foods, confectionery, pastries, consumables, crockery, wine and champagnes.
Besides the exhibition, other aspects of the event includes culinary experiences such as food and wine tastings, cooking masterclasses with renowned international and Nigerian chefs, and musical entertainment. The venue has been held at Ligali Ayorinde, Water Corporation area of Oniru-Lekki, Victoria Island since its inception. [1] [2] [3] [4]
As Africa's largest food fair, [5] [6] the event has featured celebrity chefs and foodies from Nigeria and other parts of the world including Alex Oke, Gbubemi Fregene, Tiyan Alile, Ozoz Sokoh, Marcus Samuelsson and Phil Howard amongst others. [7] [8] [9] [10]
References
- ^ "GTBank Food and Drink Festival to Hold for Four Days". The Guardian. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ Fisayomi Adesina (April 14, 2016). "Gtbank's Maiden Food and Drink Fair". Omenka. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "GTBank Food And Drink Festival". Ndani TV. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "GTBank food and drink fair 2018 holds". Daily Post. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ Katie Berrington (May 29, 2018). "The Food Fair Celebrating Africa's Most Appetising Dishes". Vogue. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "The 2019 GTBank Food and Drink Festival Is Here Again". The Punch. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Fifteen Masterclass Facilitators announced for the GTBank Food and Drink Festival". The Vanguard. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Foodprenuers for the GTBank Food and Drink Festival". The Vanguard. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ Margaret Mwantok (May 2017). "Culinary excellence at GTBank's Food and Drink Fair in Lagos". The Guardian. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Facilitators for the GTBank Food and Drink Festival Masterclass". Gtbank. Retrieved September 22, 2021.