Culinary representatives from Gambia reached Ghana's capital over the weekend to compete at the West African Food Festival. The Gambia Tourism Board provides financial backing for the delegation's participation at this prestigious annual event. Chef Musa Darboe leads the national team as they prepare for cooking competitions against continental rivals. The festival takes place from September 23 through 27 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel with more than twenty nations represented. Previous achievements demonstrate Gambia's culinary excellence after winning multiple awards at earlier editions.
The West African Food Festival began operations in 2018 under Chef Isaac Sackey's leadership through Ghana's chef association. Each year brings together Africa's top culinary talent for competitions that blend traditional recipes with contemporary techniques. Gambian competitors earned recognition in 2019 for dessert mastery and chef excellence before claiming victory in Nigeria's jollof rice competition during 2023. The rotating festival promotes cultural exchange while documenting indigenous cooking methods across the region. This year's competition reinforces Gambia's growing reputation within international gastronomy circles.
The West African Food Festival began operations in 2018 under Chef Isaac Sackey's leadership through Ghana's chef association. Each year brings together Africa's top culinary talent for competitions that blend traditional recipes with contemporary techniques. Gambian competitors earned recognition in 2019 for dessert mastery and chef excellence before claiming victory in Nigeria's jollof rice competition during 2023. The rotating festival promotes cultural exchange while documenting indigenous cooking methods across the region. This year's competition reinforces Gambia's growing reputation within international gastronomy circles.
