London Museum launches food photography competition

A world food photography competition, which last year had nearly 9,000 entries from more than 50 countries, has added a new category to capture the diversity of London's culinary delights.

London Museum launches food photography competition

TL;DR

  • The World Food Photography Awards has added a new category focusing on London's culinary diversity.
  • The new category, 'London Museum London Taste,' is open to amateur and professional photographers globally.
  • The launch coincides with the London Museum's new home opening in Smithfield on November 28.
  • The museum's new location in Smithfield has historical ties to London's food market since medieval times.
  • The competition aims to capture stories of how Londoners access food, from high-end dining to street markets and delivery services.
  • Entries for the awards close on February 7, 2027, with finalists exhibited in May 2027 at the Mall Galleries.
  • Previous winners and diverse categories, from growing to celebrating food, are part of the awards.