It’s that time of the year again! You all know what that means.
IT’S KARACHI EAT TIME!
The iconic Karachi Eat food festival 2020 is right around the corner, which means that all foodies are gearing up for a fun-filled weekend.
With the aim of “creating a common platform for people who love food”, the festival will be be held from January 10 to 12. This year’s event will take place at Karachi’s Beach View Park in Clifton, open to families for a three-day extravaganza.
Geo.tv has made a quick and easy guide for all foodies to follow, who plan to visit the festival at least once, if not more, during the weekend.
Tickets
Karachi Eat is without a doubt the biggest food festival in the city, with a similar version also conducted in other major cities in Pakistan, including Lahore and Islamabad.
The event is for families only, which means that stags will not be allowed, no matter how much they whine and/or request the organisers for entry. It opens at 4PM on Friday and 12:30PM on Saturday and Sunday!
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The tickets are priced at Rs450, which is inclusive of tax. Children under the age of five will be allowed in free of charge. However, any person above that age will have to pay the full fee.
As per the organisers, there will be a total of 115 stalls and the list of the vendors can be found at their Facebook page.
Map/route
As per the layout posted on their Facebook page, the stalls will be divided into different categories, utilising all corners of the Beach View Park, including the seaside area.
All barbecue stations will be located in one corner, with fast food eateries and festival food spanned across different parts of the venue.
A stage will be erected right at the end of the venue for people to enjoy good music as they munch on snacks.
Parking
With each year, the excitement and hype around the food festival in the city has only gone upwards. With that, however, comes the issue of parking and appropriate space for the large number of foodies who will be looking for space to park their vehicles.
Similar to last year, the organisers have reserved a designated lot for parking, next to and behind the venue.
Entertainment
Karachi Eat is not just a festival for people enthusiastic about food, it is also a place where people of all ages and sizes can enjoy.
This year, the festival will be hosting a number of entertainers such as Josh, a Canadian Bhangra music group, the famous Punjabi band Sahara UK, Nauman Khalid, Waqar Ehsin, Zoe Viccaji, Falak Ahmad Shaikh, and many more.
With concerts and performances spanning over the three days, there is ambiguity around who would perform on which day, sparking curiosity and eagerness around the progression of performances.
They have also organised something for the kids to enjoy while the adults indulge in their food peacefully and without having to worry about them.
Tips to take into consideration
Some important notes to take into consideration ahead of the event:
• Since it is winters, people are advised to wear warm clothes, and/or carry extra clothing like sweaters, jackets, and shawls with them.
• As it is a public event, the availability of bathrooms is also in question. Even though bathrooms will be there, people are advised to only eat as much as they can, and use them at their own risk.
• People are also advised to carry hand sanitiser and tissue paper.
• Lastly, make sure not to throw trash at the premises and keep the venue clean for others.
Have fun!