Calling all foodies in Marseille: the Refugee Food Festival is coming to town from June 20 to 27, 2026. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, this event—both gourmet and socially conscious—will take over several local venues for a week dedicated to sharing. From brunch to dinner, with a drink in the sun in between, get ready for a week of unique culinary discoveries.
A week of unprecedented collaborations and fusion flavors
What’s the concept behind the initiative? Breaking down barriers through cuisine by pairing Marseille restaurateurs with refugee chefs. Together, they create original four-handed menus. Beyond the culinary journey, this initiative aims to highlight culinary skills from around the world and accelerate the professional integration of these talents into the restaurant industry.
And for this tenth anniversary, the city’s partner establishments are opening their kitchens wide. On the agenda for this stop in Marseille: reinvented menus, bold fusions, and a friendly, festive atmosphere.
A 6-stop culinary journey
Whether you’re in the mood for brunch, dinner, or a little treat, this culinary journey promises to shake up your routine and delight your taste buds. Be sure to make reservations directly with the participating establishments:
Saturday, June 20 (Morocco, Palestine, and Ukraine): set out on a morning of discovery and culinary delights with the Singa project team. After a Moroccan breakfast at Nasma, enjoy a stroll around the Old Port before sampling Palestinian specialties. Then finish on a sweet note with Marianna’s cupcakes.
Monday, June 22 (Afghanistan): We kick off the week with a dinner at La Cuisine de l’Arc, where Muhammad will prepare a delicious Afghan-Provençal feast alongside Mathias and Chloé.
Tuesday, June 23 (Nigeria): Iziegbe, Charlotte, and Anne-Sophie are waiting for you for lunch at Zinzin. A chance to enjoy a Nigerian-inspired meal featuring stuffed banana leaves and sun-ripened vegetables.
Thursday, June 25 (Colombia): pineapple, corn, lulo… The flavors of Colombia can be savored in the form of beverages at Zoumaï. Beers and kombucha created by Zéma Potions and Alba, to be enjoyed ice-cold.
Friday, June 26 (Philippines):L’Îlot Central welcomes you for lunch or dinner. On the menu: fresh flavors straight from the Philippines with a meal designed by Anaëlle Bec and Paula Garbida.
Saturday, June 27 (Afghanistan): celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Refugee Food Festival with an open-air party and an Afghan-Marseille dinner. Meet at 4 p.m. at La Cômerie for an afternoon of open-air festivities followed by dinner prepared by Khadija, originally from Afghanistan, in collaboration with a team of female chefs supporting the Refugee Food Festival. Plus, music and surprises for a festive evening!
