Foodies, families and culture lovers will rejoice at this new festival by the sea. The first Chef’s Kiss Food Festival is not just about tasting delicious recipes and meeting chefs, it is a two-day agenda of learning culinary delights, creating meals and exploring the stories, techniques and creativity behind renowned recipes. The Chef’s Kiss Food Festival makes its debut at Ayia Napa Marina on May 10 and 11.

Designed as a holistic culinary experience, Chef’s Kiss is built on a tasty trio: Learn – Taste – Create. Visitors will be able to watch live demos from top Cypriot chefs, take part in themed workshops (think fermentation, cocktail mixing and food styling), and dive into Q&A sessions with foodies and experts. There will also be interactive activities for young chefs and their families.

Flavours from around the world will be featured including Japan, Peru, Mexico and Cyprus with casual bites, street food and gourmet dishes. Sip signature cocktails, taste dreamy desserts, and soak in the festival’s open-air charm.

And it’s not just about indulgence. Saturday includes an awareness campaign with the Karaiskakio Foundation on bone marrow donation, while Sunday features a charitable collaboration with the Jeep Club Cyprus in support of PASYKAF, alongside music, kids’ entertainment and community spirit.

1st Chef’s Kiss Food Festival

Two-day food festival with cooking demonstrations, interactive activities, DJs, cocktail mixing, children’s activities, street food and more. May 10-11. Ayia Napa Marina. 3pm onwards. Free. @chefskiss.cy