{"id":30961,"date":"2025-08-06T11:35:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T03:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=30961"},"modified":"2025-08-06T11:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T03:35:08","slug":"international-manila-food-festival-a-premier-celebration-of-filipino-cuisine-from-august-7-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2025\/08\/06\/international-manila-food-festival-a-premier-celebration-of-filipino-cuisine-from-august-7-10\/","title":{"rendered":"International Manila Food Festival: A Premier Celebration of Filipino Cuisine from August 7-10"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Philippines is stepping into the global culinary spotlight, where its rich traditions and innovative flavors create an unforgettable dining experience. The International Manila Food Festival (IMFF)<\/strong>, set to take place from August 7 to 10, 2025<\/strong>, at Newport World Resorts<\/strong>, is a premier event that celebrates Filipino cuisine, hospitality, and creativity. The inaugural edition of IMFF marks a significant milestone in the Philippines’ emergence as a leading hub for world-class hospitality.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from International Manila Food Festival’s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From James Beard Award-winning chefs to next-gen culinary rebels, IMFF is spotlighting the boldest Filipino flavors from across the globe.<\/p>\n

IMFF is a carefully curated gathering that invites culinary exploration from both the Filipino diaspora and global communities. The festival will bring together Michelin-honored chefs and emerging talents, offering a platform to experience Filipino food through innovative and meaningful collaborations.<\/p>\n

\"\"Soft Shell Crab by Chef Tara Monsod \/ IMAGE from International Manila Food Festival’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Notable chefs such as Chefs Aaron Isip<\/strong>, Carlos Villaflor<\/strong>, Chele Gonzales<\/strong>, Filipo Turrini<\/strong>, Josh Boutwood<\/strong>, Nikko Santos<\/strong>, and Stephan Duhesme<\/strong> will showcase the vibrant flavors and culinary techniques that define the Filipino food scene.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from International Manila Food Festival’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Attendees can look forward to Michelin-level tasting events<\/strong>, the World Filipino Food Congress<\/strong>, and the Modern Filipino Food Grand Tasting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

IMFF is grounded in cultural pride and international collaboration, designed to showcase Filipino cuisine\u2019s depth and versatility, not by reinventing it, but by offering it the global recognition it rightfully deserves. The event will feature a series of exclusive tastings, symposia, and design-forward experiences that capture the essence of Filipino food culture.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from International Manila Food Festival’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The festival will also host a curated summit aimed at driving investment, policy, and international recognition for Filipino cuisine. The world\u2019s only Filipino Green Michelin-starred chef will be in attendance, alongside acclaimed talents from Paris, New York, San Francisco, and Toronto.<\/p>\n

IMFF is more than just a festival \u2013 it\u2019s a celebration of the global relevance of Filipino food. Get your tickets now<\/strong> and be a part of this historic event at www.manilafoodfestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The International Manila Food Festival (IMFF), set to take place from August 7 to 10, 2025, at Newport World Resorts, is a premier event that celebrates Filipino cuisine, hospitality, and creativity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30971,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,8349,5068],"tags":[11617,11875,11874,11713],"class_list":["post-30961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pasay","category-congress","category-food-festival","tag-filipino-cuisine","tag-imff","tag-international-manila-food-festival","tag-newport-world-resorts"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30961"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30973,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30961\/revisions\/30973"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}