In commemoration of World Food Day
The Global Plate 2026
World Food Day Celebration & Youth Culinary Experience
Food • Culture • Education • Opportunity
Event overview
A day that connects schools, chefs, institutions and communities
The programme commemorates World Food Day by bringing young people, schools, culinary professionals, government, traditional institutions, businesses and communities together around food, learning and opportunity.
Planned participation
Planned targets
- Schools 20
- Students per school 5
- In-school students 100
- Out-of-school / Almajiri participants 20
- Total youth participation target 120
Date & venue
When and where it happens
Date
17 October 2026
Doors open
Morning arrival, full-day programme
Location
Kaduna, Nigeria
Venue
To be confirmed and published here
Full venue address, map and directions, parking and accessibility information will be published on this page and sent to everyone holding a ticket once the venue is confirmed.
The experience
What happens on the day
Competition
The Global Plate Cooking Challenge
Selected students and teams will take part in a live culinary competition, cooking under time with local ingredients in front of judges and an audience.
Competition rules, participating schools, teams, judges, prizes and results will be published here as they are confirmed.
Event programme
- 1Guest Arrival
- 2Opening Ceremony
- 3World Food Day Address
- 4Cooking Competition
- 5Chef Demonstration
- 6Educational Sessions
- 7Exhibition
- 8Entertainment
- 9Judging
- 10Awards
- 11Networking
- 12Closing Ceremony
Indicative running order. Timings will be confirmed closer to the event.
Inclusion
Opportunity across every educational background
The Global Plate seeks to create opportunities for children and young people from different educational backgrounds, including those in Almajiri and other out-of-school education programmes. Participation is designed around dignity, equal opportunity, skills development, mentorship and exposure.
Participating schools
Confirmed schools will be listed here. Student personal information is never published.
Speakers, guests & judges
Profiles appear only once attendance is confirmed. We never imply a public official has confirmed participation.
Event partners & sponsors
Partner and sponsor logos for this edition will be published as agreements are confirmed.
Attend
Free tickets are open
Register in a minute, add your photo, and we will create a personal attendance card you can save and share on social media. Every registration is reviewed and approved by the organising team.
Take part
Four ways to be part of The Global Plate 2026
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Sponsorship, exhibition, product support, technical partnership and institutional collaboration opportunities are open for The Global Plate 2026.