Saudi Arabia's Culinary Arts Commission, under the Ministry of Culture, concluded its participation in the Taste of London 2026 festival, held at Regent's Park from 17 to 21 June. The event featured the Taste of Saudi Culture pavilion, where visitors experienced the Kingdom's culinary heritage through traditional dishes, local ingredients, and hospitality traditions.

The pavilion, led by award-winning chef Bader Alshaikh and culinary curator Myasem Adham, offered a diverse range of Saudi dishes, including haneeth, a slow-cooked lamb dish, balila, a chickpea dish, and mutabbaq, a crispy stuffed pastry. Visitors also enjoyed Saudi-inspired beverages, such as a mango mocktail infused with Haili sarar, a traditional chilli spice, and ice cream flavours inspired by local ingredients like kleija and sidr honey.

Mayada Badr, CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission, emphasised the cultural significance of food, stating, "Food offers a unique window into culture and Taste of Saudi Culture is an opportunity to share Saudi Arabia's culinary heritage with international audiences."

A live cooking area was a central feature of the pavilion, where chefs demonstrated traditional cooking techniques and introduced regional ingredients. The pavilion also showcased Saudi food and craft brands, including pottery, perfumes, chocolate, dates, teas, coffee, and dried fruits and nuts, allowing visitors to purchase products inspired by Saudi culture.

This participation underscores the Culinary Arts Commission's efforts to promote Saudi culinary heritage on an international stage, fostering global engagement with the Kingdom's diverse food culture

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