Countries & Global Exchange

Africa at the table.
The world in the conversation.

KFS treats food as a diplomatic language — one that can carry heritage, create mutual understanding and open cultural, tourism, knowledge and trade relationships.

Opening 30 November 2026

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African and international culinary professionals sharing a meal and ideas

The principle

No one comes simply to teach.
Everyone comes to exchange.

Country engagement

Space for diplomatic missions and institutions to explore meaningful participation.

Culinary exchange

African and international chefs sharing methods, ingredients and points of view.

Culture & tourism

Food as a way to understand place, identity and destination.

Knowledge exchange

Research, heritage expertise and professional learning moving in every direction.

Trade connections

Relationships between producers, enterprises, hospitality, buyers and markets.

International dialogue

A table where food opens conversations that institutions alone cannot.

International engagement

Relationships are being developed with care.

International engagement is being developed through diplomatic, culinary, cultural, tourism and trade relationships. Countries will only be presented here after participation is formally confirmed.

Confirmed country profiles

To be added following official confirmation.

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