
Open Fire Food Festival to feature at Qatar International Food Festival 2026
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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Food Festival returns this year with the Open Fire Food Festival, curated and presented by Steve Harvey. The t...
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Food Festival returns this year with the Open Fire Food Festival, curated and presented by Steve Harvey.
The two-day activation is set to bring a bold celebration of outdoor cooking and flame-grilled flavours on January 16 to 17, 2026 at the 974 Stadium Precinct.
The event will bring together award-winning pitmasters and outdoor chefs from the United States, showcasing live-fire cooking, signature flame dishes, and interactive culinary demonstrations within a lively, family-friendly setting.
Alongside Steve Harvey, the Open Fire renowned chefs are Melissa Cookston, Moe Cason, and Bob Trudnak, exploring themes around cooking, barbecuing, and their journeys within the world of open-fire cuisine.













