World Food Photography Award 2025 shortlist unveiled

Now in its latest edition, the globally renowned competition, supported by headline sponsor Tenderstem Bimi Broccolini, received thousands of submissions from more than 70 countries.

This year’s shortlist highlights the breadth of food-related storytelling, with photographs capturing everything from cultivation and harvest to mealtimes and cultural traditions.

Standout shortlisted entries include ‘Harvest in Action’ by Wim Demessemaekers (included above), ‘Last Spaghetti’ by Pier Luigi Dodi and ‘Mr Manhattan’ by Ben Cole.

Winners across 25 categories will be announced during a prestigious awards ceremony on Tuesday 20 May, with culinary icon Yotam Ottolenghi presenting. The Overall Winner will receive a £5,000 prize.

A public exhibition of the finalist images will take place at The Mall Galleries, London, from 21–25 May, followed by showcases at Fortnum & Mason and the Museum of the Home throughout the summer.

To view the full World Food Photography Award shortlist, visit the website.