Grub Fest, Bandra Wine Festival: Food festivals in India to watch out for in 2018!

Festivals are a pure joy in our country but when they are about food, they simply multiply in their appeal. Foodies in India will be absolutely delighted to hear about these food and drink festivals happening in their cities. From street food to gourmet to wines, this lists contains seven of the most awaited festivals for food patrons. We are a people who love our food and our celebrations, so mark your calendars for these events!

National Street Food Festival

Date: January 12-14, 2018

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Complex, New Delhi

One of the highly anticipated food festivals in India, the National Street Food Festival by NASVI is attended by a huge crowd, most of which constitute the local people of Delhi. It is basically a one shop stop for all the foodies out there who love traditional Delhi street food like chaat, parathas, chhole bathure and more. Tickets can be booked on Book my show

Food Fete

Date: April

Venue: Bengaluru

This is the biggest food festival of Bengaluru, which not only brings together restaurants and hotels but also encourages home chefs, little businesses and cooks to showcase their food. The place has an amazing vibe as it also hosts live music and performances by dancers and stand up comedians. If you’re in Bengaluru, you can’t afford to miss out this event!

Restaurant Week India

Date: October 4-15th, 2018

Venue: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai

This is the chance for the fanciest of you to taste the finest culinary restaurants across the city. Gourmet restaurants put up their stalls, allowing one to taste the best of their restaurants. The highlight of this festival is that you can have a three-course meal at half the rates or less, even cuisines like Persian and Vietnamese. Select restaurants will even serve beer to adults. 

Bandra Wine Festival

Date: November

Venue: Bandra, Mumbai

For all the wine lovers out there, Bandra Wine Festival is here to relish your senses. An assorted exhibition of wines to taste from with the opportunity to have fun by crushing the grapes with your feet in the basket is here. To accompany the drinks, there is a variety of cheese to eat along with food stalls and a splendid ambience to keep you company. 

Grub Fest:

Date: March

Venue: New Delhi, Pune, Mumbai

The Grub Fest is a combination of entertainment, food and lots of fun. Not only do they have amazing food stalls, they also host culinary workshops, an organic food market and live performances. They have food trucks as well and the best; a mini cinema set up where you can watch food movies while eating.

Food Truck Festival

Date: Dates vary

Venue: Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai

Food trucks basically serve quick and tasty food at reasonable prices. This festival will have several such sources of food on wheels accompanied by music, lights and a warm ambience. These festivals are becoming trendy and you should not miss one!

Goa Food and Cultural Festival

Date: April

Venue: Panaji, Goa

An initiative by the Goa Tourism Department, this festival boats of over 70 food stalls which sell the best of Goa’s traditional delicacies. There are seafood, rice dishes and all sorts of curries. This is local Goa taste at its best. Besides, Goa’s culture and folklore will be there to entertain you.

Satiate the foodie explorer inside you this 2018 as you go to these festivals. Food is a celebration of life on its own, after all!