Saudi Arabia to Participate in Taste of Paris 2025

Saudi Arabia, represented by its Culinary Arts Commission, will participate in the upcoming Taste of Paris event from May 8 to 11.
As one of the 11 sector-specific commissions under the Ministry of Culture, the Culinary Arts Commission will present its 'Taste of Saudi Culture' pavilion to foster culinary exchange, showcase the richness of Saudi Arabia's gastronomic heritage, and provide visitors with a unique and immersive cultural experience.
The Culinary Arts Commission will showcase the diversity of Saudi culture and gastronomy with a pavilion featuring live cooking stations and tasting, along with three rooms inspired by Saudi heritage, offering visitors a unique, traditional, and immersive experience.
These three spaces will invite guests on a sensory journey across several themes: the desert and the architecture of the Kingdom's central region; the tranquility of the oasis and the vibrant atmosphere of traditional Saudi markets; and the warm conviviality of the traditional Saudi majlis, inscribed since 2015 on the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Engaging activities will be incorporated into each space to stimulate the visitors' senses, including observation games, tasting experiences, and playful gustatory illusions.
This year, dates, a symbol of Saudi Arabia's culinary heritage, will be the main ingredient featured in the dishes offered at the pavilion.
Visitors will be able to attend live cooking demonstrations by Saudi chefs and savor delectable reinterpretations of traditional Saudi dishes. Among the featured dishes are Jareesh, the national dish of Saudi Arabia, made with a twist and featuring dates, lamb with date molasses, Balilah, a chickpea dish, date-infused ice cream, and ricotta and date kunafah, as well as French pastry classics creatively reimagined with dates.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn more about the Kingdom's diverse varieties of dates and discover delicious pairings of dates with different cheeses. The pavilion also offers visitors a unique tasting experience featuring traditional Saudi coffee presented with creative twists, as well as other coffee beverages infused with dates.
The Culinary Arts Commission's participation in Taste of Paris 2025 reaffirms its commitment to empowering local talent and showcasing the diversity of Saudi Arabia's culinary traditions.

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