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The GTBank Foodand Drink Fairoffers guests thechance toparticipate inmasterclasses,as well asenjoying food anddrink tastings andexhibits fromlocal producersand sellers``````The wide variety of exhibitors arecarefully curated to serve up the mosttantalising array of gastronomic delights- from international cuisines to localspecialities, street-food stalls to alternativecocktails and eclectic confectionery –together making up Africa’s largest foodexperience and a dynamic destination forfood tourism. In addition to the classesand talks, enlightening (and mouth-watering) culinary experiences are on offer,such as food and wine tastings, alfrescocooking and pop-up restaurants. Started in 2016 and organised bymultinational finance institution GuarantyTrust Bank, the festival aims to bringtogether big names, industry experts andlocal exhibitors to give an all-encompassingperspective of the richness and originalityof African food. However, it isn’t only aboutraising awareness. The event – which thisyear welcomed more than 250,000 visitors- provides high patronage and a successfulsales platform for the smaller businesses.(Almost all of them set records in sales andinteractions during the fair.) Put simply, itconnects producers and sellers with anengaged (and satisfied) audience of foodieenthusiasts, as well as providing the localfood industry with a public platform togain global recognition. QVisit Foodanddrink.gtbank.comHow do you sum up Africa’sfood culture? With such avast and vibrant array ofdelicacies and dishes, it isimpossible to encapsulate the cuisines ofthe continent in just one meal.To celebrate and showcase the diversityof its unique culinary offering, Africa’sleading food festival – GTBank Food andDrink Fair – comes to the buzzing Nigeriancity of Lagos each year. Combining globaltalent with local expertise, the fair offersmasterclasses from internationally renownedchefs (many of whom bring African foodto the world stage) as well as supportingsmall retail and produce businesses involvedin the industry. This year, held from April29 to May 1, proved to be its biggest andmost successful yet, with headliners at thethree-day event including Vogue contributingeditor Lorraine Pascale; Raphael Duntoye,the chef patron of La Petite Maison; FoodNetwork star Sunny Anderson; SibaMtongana, bestselling author and star ofSiba’s Table; and multiple award-winningmixologist Tony Conigliaro.``````Exhibitors serve up atantalising array ofgastronomic delights- from internationalcuisines to street-foodstalls and confectionery