India’s culinary landscape is a vibrant tapestry of regional flavours, modern innovation and time-honoured traditions. As we move into the second half of 2025, the nation comes alive with food festivals showcasing everything, whether you're a gourmet traveller, a health-conscious foodie, or a B2B culinary entrepreneur, there’s something here for you. 

Foodism is here with the exciting culinary events to visit -

1.IHE F&B

Dates: 03rd to 06th August, 2025

Venue: India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR

Known as IHE F&B is the largest HoReCa (Hotels/Restaurants/Cafes) event in India. IHE F&B is a premium event for Food and Beverage professionals. The expo includes state-of-the-art kitchen technology, sustainable dining and packaging concepts, gourmet ingredients and much more.  

This event has:

• Over 1,000 brands exhibiting over 20 country pavilions 
• Competitions including the Master Bakers Challenge & Junior Pastry Cup
• Live culinary demonstrations, tech innovations, & hospitality trends
• Several hospitality interiors, food processing, and baking-focused zones.

This is an event that all foodservice professionals should visit to learn about trends, meet industry leaders, and discover solutions to enhance guest experiences. Be ready for an exciting experience as IHE F&B 2025 promises an expansive showcase - from gourmet trends to sustainable practices and cutting-edge equipment. This can be the melting pot of opportunities for F&B brands, culinary innovators and other hospitality professionals. 

2. Fi India

Dates: September 3-5, 2025

Venue: India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR

Fi India is a dedicated show for food ingredients, which is co-located with ProPak India. It is perfect for heads of R&D, product developers and nutraceutical companies searching for innovative ingredients and technology solutions. 

• Over 250 global exhibitors and over 15,000 professional visitors
• Live innovation zone and sensory tastings 
• Panels on clean labels, health trends and natural ingredients 
• Great place to source functional, organic, plant-based, and fortified ingredients

This is an insightful hub for the food manufacturing, health food, beverage and snack industry players. It is a dedicated zone for exhibitors to display their gains, exposure, and offerings. Conference sessions for staying updated on industry trends and technologies. Also, live demonstrations would let culinary experts showcase their skills through live cooking. Also, this is a fund quest - a platform where startups can pitch to investors. 

3. IFF - India Food Forum

Date: October 31 - November 1, 2025

Location: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai

Vinexpo India is the world's leading trade exhibition for wine and spirits in the country, featuring wine importers, distillers of wine, trade hospitality operators, sommeliers, and luxury beverage brands. 

• Tastings for global wines and Indian wines, and boutique spirits 
• Masterclasses to learn about wine and food pairing, mixology, and spirits education 
• Distribution trends and retail strategies of alcohol brands 
• Social and high-energy networking in one of the most iconic venues in Mumbai 

Great opportunity for experts in F&B, hospitality, and liquor sectors wanting to understand premiumization and market trends. It will cover the entire gamut of the food business spectrum - including food sourcing, product & packaging, machinery, research and innovations. 

4. Vinexpo India

Dates: November 11–12, 2025

Location: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai

India Food Forum is India's foremost B2B summit for the food retail, foodservice, food-tech, and grocery sectors. In its 18th year, it gathers the best in the business to discuss innovations and strategies, and find consensus on market outlooks. 

• 3,000+ attendees & 700+ brands
• Thought leader sessions on QSRs, cloud kitchens and food retail trends
• Exhibitor pavilions, exhibiting new launches and tech applications
• Golden Spoon Awards for achieving excellence in retail and food innovations

This is an outstanding experience that should not be missed by business owners, restaurateurs, supply chain professionals, and marketers, as they can gain insights into the dynamics and opportunities of the Indian market. Discovering new products and trends in the wine and spirits market also makes this event an unmissable one! 

5. Bake Expo (5th Edition)

Dates: 10th October – 12th October 2025 

Venue: Adlux International Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala 

Organised by the Bakers Association Kerala, Bake Expo is the largest bakery and confectionery trade show in South India. It has machinery, tools, ingredients, and many innovative trends in the bakery. 

• 700+ Stalls over 100,000 SQFT
• Expecting 30,000+ B2B visitors, chefs, bakers and distributors
• Live demos and workshops on breads, desserts, fondant icing, and vegan baking 
• Business networking lounge to meet and connect, and showcase new brands 

Must attend and on the radar for all commercial bakers, cafe owners and pastry chefs looking to grow and stay ahead of trends. This event will be bigger and bolder, and more business-focused as compared to previous editions. This will be an extraordinary celebration of culinary excellence and innovation brought to you by the Bakers Association Kerala. 

India’s remaining 2025 calendar offers a spectacular range of culinary events. There’s a blend of indulgence, health, innovation, and cultural immersion at every turn, offering experiences that touch the senses and nourish communities. As these festivals marry local flavours with global ambition, they’re a must-visit for food lovers, travel writers, entrepreneurs, and cultural explorers.

Plan, mark your calendars, and get ready to taste the best of India’s rich culinary future.