{"id":32393,"date":"2023-09-15T08:45:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T08:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?post_type=etn&#038;p=32393"},"modified":"2023-10-31T10:50:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T10:50:05","slug":"valletta-local-food-festival-2023","status":"publish","type":"etn","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/valletta-local-food-festival-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Valletta Local Food Festival 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs\">Join us for the Valletta Local Food Festival 2023, where tradition meets innovation, at the Valletta Design Cluster.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Indulge in the rich tapestry of Maltese flavours, where tradition meets innovation, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/en\/valletta-design-cluster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valletta Design Cluster<\/a>. Food isn&#8217;t just sustenance; it&#8217;s a celebration of culture and heritage. Experience the heart and soul of Malta through its culinary wonders at this celebration of Maltese food cuisine.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gKUPwn3-FLA?si=-lefnLAxx7jZCNGC\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">At the Valletta Local Food Festival 2023, we&#8217;re bringing together local food manufacturers, passionate chefs, and food enthusiasts to celebrate the magic of Maltese gastronomy. Join us in this culinary journey that promises to tantalise your taste buds and deepen your appreciation for the art of food.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Come hungry for tradition, innovation, and mouthwatering surprises! Don&#8217;t miss this delectable experience that showcases the flavours that make Malta truly unique.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>What to expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Maltese Gastronomy Showcase: Discover the unique and mouthwatering dishes that define Maltese cuisine, from traditional ravioli and local pies to pork rotisserie and delectable pastries including honey rings, cannoli and imqaret.<\/li>\n<li>Cooking Demonstrations: Renowned guest chef speaker Renato Briffa will host live cooking demonstrations, providing insights into the preparation of kware\u017cimal, Vallettani, Biskuttini tar-Ra\u0127al and qassatat \u0127elu, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Food and Beverage Tasting: Sample Maltese craft beer, wine, artisanal cheeses, olive oils, nougats, chutneys and more in the Valletta Design Cluster\u2019s Courtyard, Roof Garden and the nearby St Charles Street.<\/li>\n<li>Local Artisans and Crafts: Explore the craftsmanship of local artisans, offering handmade goods and handmade products that represent Valletta\u2019s rich cultural heritage including candles, art and jams, tapenades and more.<\/li>\n<li>Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music and performances throughout the festival, creating a vibrant and relaxing atmosphere for all attendees<\/li>\n<li>Family-Friendly Atmosphere: The Valletta Local Food Festival is a family-friendly event for all food lovers, making it a perfect outing for all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mark your calendar &#8211; this is an event you won&#8217;t want to miss!<\/p>\n<p>Entrance is FREE!<\/p>\n<p>This event is organised by the Valletta Cultural Agency and supported by Visit Malta. For more information visit vca.gov.mt and the VCA Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vallettaculturalagency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vcamalta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> for more details about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/270215089141406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valletta Local Food Festival<\/a> and other events.<\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NpgrQwECn6w?si=Yijd-IGb8f_9IUvX\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BhoVSxLcAG4?si=I2Llvtggi75pejly\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Valletta Local Food Festival promotes and celebrates the local culinary scene, its local food manufacturers, and the variety of ingredients and recipes that are produced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":32401,"parent":0,"template":"","etn_category":[477],"etn_tags":[478,188,91,99,480],"class_list":["post-32393","etn","type-etn","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","etn_category-gastronomy","etn_tags-cuisine","etn_tags-culturalevents","etn_tags-festival","etn_tags-food","etn_tags-gastronomy"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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