Food Season 2025

About our events

The British Library Food Season returns for its seventh year, bringing together some of the most influential names in food, drink, hospitality, literature and science, for a series of events that highlight the stories, the politics and the people behind how and why we eat.

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What's on

  1. Food season speakers Thomasina Miers, Dan Saladino, Calum Franklin, Julie Lin, Desiree Burch, Bee Wilson, Claire Ratinon, Aji Akokomi, Ashley Mullenger, Gurdeep Loyal

    British Library Food Season Big Weekend

    A delectable two days of conversations featuring some of the most inspirational chefs, food writers and experts.
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    Beyond the Taco: Mexican Food Here and Now

    The chefs, authors and importers leading the charge for Mexican food in the UK.
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    Beyond the Burger: US Food Wave

    In search of real American cuisine.
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  4. Composite image of three event speakers

    A Few of Our Favourite (Kitchen) Things

    How everyday kitchen objects can come to be so meaningful.
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    Beyond the Promises: Food and Drink Five Years On

    Join chair Mallika Basu for a vital and urgent discussion with key voices in the industry: Lorraine Copes, Aji Akokomi, and Jackson McClarty.
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  6. Composite image of three event speakers and martini drink

    Martini: Myths, Magic and Mixes

    An exploration of the history and rituals behind the most classic of cocktails, with tastings.

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    Eat the Future: Radical Ways to Feed Ourselves and Save the Planet

    Our expert panel considers how we will feed ourselves in the future.
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  8. Two people dressed in purple each holding a red box with the word 'Flour' written on it. They are stood in front of a yellow cut-out wheat field backdrop with a green background.

    Sustenance: The Power of Food

    Free
    Listen up and chow down for a shared meal and discussion on the importance of food in our communities.
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