{"id":7639,"date":"2025-10-02T18:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T18:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/?p=7639"},"modified":"2025-10-02T18:43:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T18:43:42","slug":"jos-food-festival-ready-for-action-on-dec-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/jos-food-festival-ready-for-action-on-dec-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Jos food festival ready for action on Dec.28\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
Jos food festival ready for action on December<\/div>\n
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By Our Correspondent<\/div>\n
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As the Federal government sensitizes the citizens on food security, Plateau State government has concluded plans flag-off Jos food festival slated to hold on Sunday 28th December, 2025, at the Tamarald Event Centre.<\/div>\n
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The food festival which is in partnership with Grand Pure Suya Oil, said is a collaboration that brings together one of Nigeria\u2019s leading healthy-cooking brands and the country\u2019s most vibrant culinary celebration to deliver an unforgettable food and lifestyle\u00a0 event in the heart of Plateau State.<\/div>\n
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A statement signed and made available to\u00a0 newsmen in Jos on Thursday by the festival Director, Elvis Katlong (Chef Elvis), stated that the Grill Fest Edition will spotlight the art of grilling while promoting wholesome eating. “Guests can expect a full day of live grilling stations, BBQ masterclasses, and culinary showcases that merge traditional Middle Belt flavors with global grilling techniques.<\/div>\n
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“The partnership with Grand Pure Soya Oil underscores a shared commitment to health-conscious cooking. Known for its cholesterol-free, heart-friendly soya oil, the brand aligns perfectly with the festival\u2019s focus on quality ingredients and nutritious meals. Festivalgoers will enjoy dishes prepared with Grand Pure Soya Oil, reinforcing the message that great taste can be healthy and sustainable”, Katlong acknowledged.<\/div>\n
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He further revealed the 2025 edition will feature a dynamic lineup of renowned Nigerian chefs and grill masters, delivering cooking demos, tasting sessions, and interactive grilling workshops. From gourmet BBQ to innovative vegetarian grills, the festival will cater to every palate while showcasing the best of Nigeria\u2019s culinary talent.<\/div>\n
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“Now in its fifth year, the Jos Food Festival has grown into a premier culinary destination, drawing over 3,000 guests per edition and hosting more than 400 vendors over the past five years from across Nigeria. Its diverse audience of food lovers, families, culture enthusiasts, and leading brands creates a vibrant platform for networking and cultural exchange.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis journey has been about consistency and community. From our early days to this fifth anniversary, we\u2019ve grown with the people of Jos and built a festival that belongs to everyone”, added Katlong.<\/div>\n
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The festival Director also said attendees can look forward to:<\/div>\n
Grill Zones featuring local and international BBQ specialties<\/div>\n
Live entertainment from top music acts and DJs<\/div>\n
Interactive games and competitions for guests of all ages.<\/div>\n
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“A vibrant artisan market with food, art, and crafts,The Grill Fest Afterparty, turning the night into a true Jos celebration.<\/div>\n
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\u201cOur alliance with Grand Pure Soya Oil reflects the festival\u2019s vision to connect global-quality brands with Nigeria\u2019s rich culinary culture.Working alongside our community, we are raising the bar for food festivals across Africa”, Katlong noted.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jos food festival ready for action on December By Our Correspondent As the Federal government sensitizes the citizens on food security, Plateau State government has concluded plans flag-off Jos food festival slated to hold on Sunday 28th December, 2025, at the Tamarald Event Centre. The food festival which is in partnership with Grand Pure Suya […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[48,4865,440,4863,268,4862,3023,4864],"class_list":["post-7639","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-economy","tag-celebration","tag-culinary","tag-culture","tag-enthusiasts","tag-food","tag-ifestyle","tag-unforgettable","tag-vibrant"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7639","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7639"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7639\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7640,"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7639\/revisions\/7640"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7639"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}