LY Recently ended

MENA Food Expo

The MENA Food Expo in Benghazi featured an international cooking competition on its third day, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Teams from Libya and Sudan competed in preliminary rounds, with participants from Egypt and Morocco expected in the final stage, showcasing culinary skills and national identities.

Date
Sep 23, 2026
Location
Benghazi
Status
Recently ended
+ Add ICS
MENA Food Expo

Event summary

Highlights

  • International cooking competition
  • Teams from Libya, Sudan, Egypt, and Morocco participating
  • Focus on culinary skills, food safety, and healthy eating
  • Third season of the MENA Food Expo
The MENA Food Expo in Benghazi hosts an international cooking competition, which on its third day, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, saw teams from Libya and Sudan participating. This event is part of the expo's third season and is organized to highlight culinary skills and foster the exchange of expertise in cooking and kitchen management among chefs.

Competitors present a main course, dessert, and appetizer in the preliminary rounds. The final stage is expected to include teams from Libya, Sudan, Egypt, and Morocco, each aiming to showcase their national culinary identity. Judges evaluate entries based on presentation, food quality, cleanliness, personal hygiene, and adherence to preparation and serving standards.

Beyond the competition, the expo, through organizations like the International Union of Arab Chefs, aims to help chefs achieve professional standards, acquire new skills, and promote food safety and healthy dietary habits within the community. The competition also provides an opportunity to develop administrative abilities in kitchen management.

Practical details

Location described by the source
Food Expo
libyaupdate.com
Area for browsing nearby events
Benghazi
Organizer — source statement
Awad Mohammed, executive director of the International Union of Arab Chefs and general coordinator of the expo’s third season
libyaupdate.com

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.

Sources and further information

Check these references for event announcements and updates before attending.

Location map

Approximate area only; exact venue coordinates are not confirmed.

Keep exploring

Use this event as a starting point for nearby places, matching topics, and calendar paths.

Benghazi calendar Open local events and dates. More in Benghazi Browse the wider area. Libya calendar Browse the national event calendar.