Food connects people around the world, and capturing this genre is a favorite of photographers of all backgrounds and perspectives. But just the most impressive, impactful, and stunning culinary images were now shortlisted by the World Food Photography Awards, sponsored by Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini.
For the 15th time, the annual Awards are highlighting a diverse photographic selection, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and cultures around the world. From over 50 countries, thousands of entries were submitted, showcasing the best food photography and videography of the year.
The World Food Photography Awards will announce its 27 categories winners on June 2, 2026 – with the competition's Overall Winner receiving the grand prize of £5,000. For now, let's discover the shortlisted images and speculate who could be crowned as the World Food Photographer of the Year – to see all shortlisted works, click here.
Shortlist highlights
Ananas on the Road by Valentina Bollea (Italy)
"A Guatemalan pineapple vendor has set up his stall in the middle of a road where there is nothing for miles. The pineapples are sold whole or sliced with a strawberry topping."
Goat's Day Out by Arun Saha (India)
"With Mount Semeru rising in the background, villagers in East Java of Indonesia rear goats as a vital food source. Goats provide nutritious meat and milk, supporting daily diets and festivals. Adapted to the volcanic terrain, they also offer steady income and food security for rural families."
Frankenstein's Cocktail by Chloe Hardwick (UK)
Fish cake by Tracey Rose-Innes South Africa
"A literal representation of a Fish Cake. The image is completely different to what you would expect to see if you just read the title but yet it is still beautiful in its own right."
No Hands. No Cutlery. by Simon Biffen (UK)
"This wedding at The Royal Crescent Hotel sees a group of friends enacting their traditional race to eat dessert without using hands or cutlery."
Cheese it by Greg Klukowski (Poland)
Picture from campaign for Hochland cheese brand. Food Stylist: Gabi Sowa, Retouching by Katarzyna Kędroń
La Perseverancia Market by Sebastian Kahnert (Germany)
"At La Perseverancia Market in Bogotá, Colombia, dozens of vendors prepare lunch simultaneously."
The Force Behind the Bottle – Contract Winery by Laura Canaparo (Italy)
See the winners & finalist images
Want to see the amazing food images in person?
All 2026 Finalist images will be exhibited from June 3-7, 2026, at The Mall Galleries, London and a hand-picked selection by Fortnum & Mason will be displayed at their iconic store on Piccadilly from June 9, 2026.
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