Taste of Africa Choma & Spice Fiesta
Taste. Discover. Experience. Fire, Flavour & Spice.
The Taste of Africa Choma & Spice Fiesta Zone is a bold and flavour-packed celebration of Africa’s rich grilling culture and love for spice.
Centered around the iconic nyama choma exerience in Eastern Africa to the inimitable braai experience in Southern Africa, this high-energy Zone brings together the best of flame-grilled meats, chicken and fish; street food favourites, marinades, sauces, and spice blends that define Africa’s vibrant meat and food scene.
Visitors can indulge in freshly grilled meats and smoky delicacies, prepared live by skilled chefs and vendors who showcase both traditional techniques and modern twists.
From succulent beef, goat, fish and chicken to creative fusion dishes, the Zone highlights the diversity and creativity of Africa’s grill and street food culture.
Beyond the food, the experience is immersive and interactive—featuring live cooking demos, spice showcases, tasting sessions, and opportunities to discover locally produced seasonings, sauces, and value-added products.
It’s also a meeting point for food lovers, chefs, and entrepreneurs looking to explore trends and opportunities within the fast-growing casual dining and street food segment.
The Taste of Africa Choma & Spice Fiesta Zone delivers an unforgettable sensory experience—where fire, flavour, and culture come together in true African style.
Audience Profile at the Festival
AFMASS Food & Drink Festival attracts a diverse, high-quality audience that blends consumers, trade professionals, and industry decision-makers—creating a unique platform for both B2C engagement and B2B opportunities, from Kenya, Africa and beyond . . .
Local & Global Consumers & Food Enthusiasts
Looking for tasting experiences, new products, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and premium lifestyle exposure, including:
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Urban middle- and upper-income individuals and families
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Young professionals and trend-driven consumers
- Travellers and tourists
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Food lovers, home cooks, and lifestyle enthusiasts
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Explorers of new brands, flavours, and experiences
Importers, Retail & Trade Buyers
Seeking new products, supplier partnerships, exclusive deals, and market trends, such as:
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Supermarket and hypermarket buyers
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Distributors, wholesalers, and importers
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Convenience store and specialty shop owners
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E-commerce and online retail operators
Hospitality & Foodservice Buyers
Looking for HORECA machinery, ingredients, food commodities, specialty foods and beverages, menu inspiration, and supplier connections, such as:
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Hotel and restaurant owners and managers
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Chefs, bakers, and menu developers
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Caterers and event planners
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Baristas, mixologists, and beverage professionals
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Hospitals and other institutional buyers
Food & Beverage Industry Investors & Managers
Seeking to discover innovations, partnerships, industry insights, and market expansion opportunities, such as:
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Food and beverage manufacturers and processors
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Brand owners and product developers
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Packaging, logistics, and supply chain providers
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Quality assurance and R&D professionals
International Delegations & Investors
Looking for market access, partnerships, distribution channels and investment opportunities, such as:
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Exporters and international brands
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Trade promotion organizations and embassies
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Investors and venture capitalists
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Market entry and expansion specialists
Agriculture & Primary Producers
Seeking market linkages, value addition opportunities, and industry insights, such as:
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Farmers and cooperatives (dairy, horticulture, coffee, tea, etc.)
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Agribusiness companies and input suppliers
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Agriculture sector value chain stakeholders
Students, Professionals & Emerging Talent
Looking for learning, inspiration, mentorship, and career opportunities, such as:
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Culinary students and hospitality trainees
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Food science and nutrition students
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Young entrepreneurs and startups
Government, NGOs & Industry Bodies
Seeking to Sector growth, policy engagement, and stakeholder collaboration, such as:
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Govt. regulators and policymakers
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Industry associations and chambers of commerce
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Development organizations and NGOs
- Diplomatic missions and embassies
What's on Show at the Festival?
The Expo areas at the AFMASS Food & Drink Festival showcase local, regional and international companies and start-ups in the following sectors:
Fresh & Packaged Food Products
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Baked goods, chocolates, tea/coffee, snacks, flours and legumes
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Packaged and processed foods - ready meals, fats/oils, confectionery products, fruits and vegetables
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Meat, poultry, fish & seafood products
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Dairy, frozen & chilled foods
- Neutraceuticals, supplements, fortified and other specialty food products
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Ethnic, organic, “free-from” & health-focused foods, high protein, low/no-fat and certified products
Specialty Wines, Spirits, Beer & Soft Drinks
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Juices, water, soft drinks, energy drinks
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Tea, coffee, cocoa and related products
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Wine, beer, spirits, ciders
- Low/no alcohol beverages, low/no sugar drinks
- Fortified and other specialty, healthy drinks
Hospitality, Catering & Food Service Equipment, Furniture & Supplies
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Kitchen / laundry equipment, cooking apparatus, dishwashers, refrigeration units
- Machinery and packaging equipment and materials
- Bulk commodities, bakery ingredients, spices and herbs
- Furniture, décor, tables, chairs etc. that support food & drink venues
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Tableware, glassware, serving, point of sale systems etc
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Bedding & linen supplies
- Cleaning & hygiene solutions
Hospitality, Accommodation, Travel & Adventure Providers
- Hotel chains (luxury, boutique, mid-scale, budget)
- Safari lodges & eco-resorts
- Serviced apartments & short-stay brands
- Destination management companies (DMCs)
- Online travel agencies (OTAs)
- Cruise operators and booking agents
- Online booking platforms and apps
- Restaurants, foodservice and catering operations
- Outdoor adventure sports equipment and accessories
Hospitality Technology, Education, Training & HR Services
- Property management systems (PMS)
- Booking engines & reservation platforms
- AI & automation solutions
- Smart room technology (IoT, access control)
- Consultancy, certification, quality assurance & laboratory testing services
- Hospitality and culinary schools
- Training institutions
- Human resource management and recruitment firms
Aviation & Transport Services
- Airlines (regional & international)
- Airport operators
- Car rental & mobility companies
- Rail and luxury transport providers
- Online booking platforms
Financial & Business Services
- Banks & lenders (hospitality financing)
- Insurance providers
- Investment firms & private equity
- Franchise consultants
Sustainability, Logistics & Engineering Services
- Renewable energy installation and power back-up systems
- Logistics and supply chain solutions - supply of motor vehicles / bicycles / forlifts etc; clearing and forwarding, shipping and other services
- Utilities installation and management - water, waste, compressed air, fuel, gas, energy, steam, telecommunications etc
- Engineering services
- Hotel development and design services
AFMASS Food & Drink Festival is the leading exhibition for the food & beverage, hospitality and travel industries, hosted in Kenya, with plans for similar events across Africa.