
Qatar National Tourism Council
The Qatar International Food Festival
A different side of food
From 2013 until 2021, fischerAppelt managed the new Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) after winning a bid to create a brand new and premium concept for the upcoming new food festival.
ischerAppelt proudly served as the creative and operational lead for the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), one of the nation’s most anticipated cultural events.In close collaboration with Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways, we transformed QIFF into a globally inspired celebration of food, culture, and community. Each time, we delivered a comprehensive event strategy—from creative concept and venue design to entertainment programming, logistics, and stakeholder coordination. Our approach was rooted in creating immersive culinary journeys that brought together flavors from around the world, while showcasing Qatar’s own vibrant food scene. Beyond gastronomy, we curated a diverse lineup of live performances, cultural showcases and activities—ensuring the festival offered something memorable for everyone.Over nearly a decade, QIFF evolved into a beloved national tradition, attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually. With each edition, fischerAppelt delivered on one simple promise: great food, great memories, and happy guests.


