Epic Flavors, Exciting Competitions, Culinary Masterpieces – LuLu World Food Festival has it all

Step into a world of irresistible aromas, sizzling spices, and global gastronomic delights as LuLu Hypermarket, the region’s premier retail destination, as it unveils the most anticipated annual celebration—the LuLu World Food Festival.

Running for two glorious weeks starting 30 April across all LuLu Hypermarket outlets in Kuwait, this spectacular showcase of international flavors promises a vibrant fusion of culinary artistry, family-friendly fun, and sensational prizes.

The festival was inaugurated in a blaze of color and flavor at LuLu Hypermarket’s Al Rai outlet, by the radiant South Indian film star Mahima Nambiar, the celebrated Indian MasterChef Season 7 finalist Chef Gurkirat Singh, and the talented Arabic culinary artist Chef Mona Maabreh, alongside top-tier executives from LuLu Kuwait and esteemed festival sponsors.

From the lush aisles of fresh produce to the glistening counters of seafood and premium cuts, the World Food Fest brings unbeatable offers and delectable discounts on everything from pantry staples to exotic imports. Shoppers will find everything they crave—whether it’s preparing a weeknight family feast or discovering rare gourmet ingredients.

The LuLu World Food Festival is a sumptuous celebration that serves up something delightful for every palate—whether you’re filling your pantry with everyday essentials or embarking on a flavorful adventure through exotic new ingredients.

The centerpiece of this culinary carnival will be the sizzling live cooking showcases by celebrity chefs Gurkirat Singh and Mona Maabreh, who will bring the heat to the aisles as they dazzle guests with their masterful techniques, secret recipes, and aromatic artistry.

Throughout the two-week epicurean extravaganza, LuLu Hypermarket outlets across Kuwait will transform into vibrant kitchens of creativity, hosting an irresistible lineup of gastronomic contests and competitions to engage food lovers of every age and skill level.

From bubbling pots to sweet confections, the culinary battles span Arabic, Indian, Italian, Continental, and Filipino fare, with decadent dessert-making contests that are sure to tempt every sweet tooth.

Among the most exciting challenges are the Wow the Master Chef showdown, the heartwarming Mom & Me healthy salad-making contest, and the spirited Master Junior Chef competitions, tailor-made for two budding age brackets (6–10 and 11–15 years). Caffeine artistry takes center stage in the Barista Competition, while the Cake Challenge, Biryani Battles, and the mysterious Blindfold Food Taste challenge offer a feast of fun. Each contest brims with the promise of coveted prizes, and every participant—win or not—will be celebrated with consolation gifts to honor their passion and participation.

Themed culinary corners will further ignite appetites, with Global Foodie plating up a globe-trotting medley of Mexican, Korean, Italian, Spanish, Thai, and more. Health enthusiasts will relish Healthy Eats, featuring fresh salads, creamy cheeses, and savory olives. Carnivores can indulge at Meet a Meat, a carnivorous paradise, while seafood lovers can dive into Go Fish, brimming with ocean-fresh and frozen delights. The Best Bake caters to bakery connoisseurs, and Snack Time delivers irresistible bites for on-the-go cravings.

For lovers of bold and spicy, Biryani World will be a rice-laced revelation, while Desi Dhaba offers the soul-warming flavors of Indian street food. Cake So Cookies is a sugary sanctuary of sweet treats, and Naadan Thattukada will bring the rustic charm of South Indian street snacks alive. And for those who revel in culinary tools and gadgets, Kitchen Must Have features all the essentials for whipping up your next masterpiece.

As if this smorgasbord weren’t enough, every LuLu outlet will serve up street food counters bursting with international flavor—think South Indian dosas, North Indian chaats, zesty Mexican tacos, sizzling Korean BBQ, hearty Italian pastas, savory Spanish tapas, and refined Continental dishes. Cooling off the feast is the Summer Special Variety Drinks Zone, pouring refreshing, seasonal beverages to keep spirits high and thirsts quenched.

In true LuLu fashion, culinary pageantry will reach record-breaking proportions with jaw-dropping edible marvels: the longest taco shawarma, the biggest burger, the grandest pizza, the most majestic biryani, the longest zings fillet, the largest basbousa, the spectacular biryani dhamaka, the crispiest, longest Mexican wrap, towering lotus cakes, and the live spectacle of Egypt’s beloved koshary prepared before your eyes.

This feast of flavor and festivity is made possible by an all-star lineup of sponsors including Alwazzan, Bayara, Afia, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, Americana, Seara, Sadia, Lamb Weston, Arla, Puck, Kraft, Kitco, Nestlé, IFFCO, Noor, London Dairy, McCain, Maggi, Nescafé, Haribo, Majdi, Ritz, Dr. Oetker, Darelo, Panzani, Lurpak, Al Tayeb, Tanmiah, Kellogg’s, Lindt, Hershey, Al Hajri, President, Tiffany Biscuits, Panasonic, Black+Decker, and Philips.

With a rich tapestry of global flavors, thrilling competitions, cooking spectacles, and record-breaking dishes, the LuLu World Food Festival is set to be an unforgettable journey through the senses. From 30 April for two tantalizing weeks, Kuwait’s favorite hypermarket invites you to taste the world, celebrate food, and create lasting memories with family and friends one bite at a time—only at LuLu.