Indo-pak fOOD fESTIVAL
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Friendship and unity through flavours
Prepare for another incredible culinary experience at our forthcoming Indo-Pak Food Festival! We’ve scheduled the event for February 23rd, 2025, and are excited to share that it will be hosted at Places Leisure Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9NL.
HOMEMADE FOOD
Savour the richness of homemade food. Embark on a culinary adventure to discover the mouth watering diversity of Indian and Pakistani food. Try a variety of cuisine from savoury samosas to aromatic biryani and more.
ENTERTAINMENT
What is food without a little entertainment? Enjoy live music, get some henna tattos or whimsical face painting done.
Free Entry & Free Parking
Enjoy a carefree visit with free entry & free parking. The venue has 300+ parking spaces - no need to hunt for a spot. It features disabled bays, charging points, and parent-child spaces for your convenience.
Indo Pak Team: Discover the Story Behind Our Name
We are a group of four families, each with unique backgrounds and professions, united by our love for cooking and our shared belief in promoting intercultural harmony. Our discussions over dinner sparked a vision that soon became a reality – an authentic food festival showcasing the homemade cuisine of India and Pakistan.
our team
These are the men and women who work behind the scenes to bring you an amazing event. This event is a culmination of their passion and hardwork.
Managing DIRECTOR
FARIHA ZAHID
Fariha was born & raised in Pakistan within a family of food lovers who embraced the art of cooking. She moved to the UK 18 years ago. While working in primary care, Fariha has developed a strong bond with her local community & is enthusiastic to share the rich culinary heritage of Pakistan. She has successfully raised funds for various charities through her cooking endeavours.
Event DIRECTOR
Rajan Jolly
Rajan moved to the UK in 2001 and, since then, has been actively involved in community work. He started Eastleigh and Southampton Asian Community (ESAC) a few years ago to bring people together and celebrate the rich culture it offers. The Indo-Pak Food Festival is another step in that direction to introduce the varied cuisine from this region.
Operational strategist
Imran Ghafoor
Imran is an NHS consultant working in the UK. Originally from Pakistan, he enjoys exploring his interests in food, music, and sports. He loves supporting local charities and is passionate about bringing people together and making a positive impact in his community and beyond.
sTALL co-ordinator
meenakshi jolly
Meenakshi was born and raised in Delhi and moved to Hampshire over two decades ago. Family, food and fun are an integral part of her life. Indo Pak food festival has been a wonderful experience for her both as an organiser and as a home cook who loves cooking authentic Indian food.
Stall CO-ORDINATOR
MUNAZA HUSSAIN
Munaza was born & brought up in Pakistan. She moved to the UK in the late 90s after living in Sweden for a few years. She loves cooking for her family and friends. Organising Indo-Pak Food Festival & participating in it has been an incredible experience for her. In additon to her culinary pursuits, Munaza works in secondary education, where she uses her skills to inspire the next generation.
Stall co-oridinator
PRIYA JAIN
Priya was born and raised in India and residing in the United Kingdom for the last 17 years with her husband and 2 kids. She works in a secondary school. Family and home-cooked food are integral parts of her life. Organizing and cooking for Indo-Pak Food Festival has been an amazing experience for her to enjoy and serve home-cooked food to the local community.
Event Facilitator
MANISH JAIN
Manish is an IT Consultant by profession from India, he now lives and works in the United Kingdom. He loves spending time reading books and current affairs on business and with his wife and two young kids. Family and Friends are integral parts of his life. Indo-Pak Food Festival is a beautiful journey for him to have fun with family & friends.
testimonials
Some comments from the visitors of our first event.
Very well organised and attended by 1300 people. Well done, Indo Pak Team
Toqeer (Councillor for Bevois Ward Southampton)
Thank you, for giving us an opportunity to volunteer for such a record-breaking great event with a greater cause to raise funds for Earthquake victims and Children’s hospitals.
Saumya
What a wonderful food selection, what lovely helpful people behind the stalls and the organisers!
Jane
It was a great pleasure that you gave us an opportunity to put up a stall at the Indo Pak food festival. It was such an amazing experience & hats off to your hard work.
Chriag & Avani
Next Event Location
Places Leisure Eastleigh (SO50 9NL)
Next Event Date
23rd Feb, 2025
12 PM - 5 PM
Give Us a Call
07780 601835