On September 6-7, the 3rd Festival of Polish Food #BuyConsciously took place at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, making for a spectacular showcase of Polish culinary heritage.
The National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR) organized the festival under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland. The event brought together passionate producers, chefs, culinary experts, and food lovers, all under one roof.
The grand finale of the 10th edition of “Bitwa Regionów” (Battle of the Regions)—a national culinary competition dedicated to preserving and celebrating culinary culture and heritage foods from all regions of Poland, was at the heart of the event. Sixteen Circles of Country Housewives (Koła Gospodyń Wiejskich), each representing their voivodeship, presented unique dishes rooted in traditional recipes and local ingredients.
Chef Joanna Ochniak, member of Worldchefs’ Culture Cuisine and Heritage Food Committee, had the great honor to serve as chairman of the jury, alongside esteemed culinary professionals. Notably, the patronage of OSSKiC (Polish Chefs and Pastry Chefs Association) graced the competition.
The winner was KGW Zakocie “Wygodni Zakociacy” from Mazovia, who prepared the traditional dish the Polish Crayfish. The winning team will proudly represent Poland and present this dish at one of the world’s largest food fairs—Grüne Woche in Berlin, January 16–25, 2026.
The festival served as a vibrant space for food education, tastings of local products, culinary demonstrations, and discussions about quality and provenance. With 127 exhibitors, 26 panel discussions and author meetings, as well as numerous workshops and animations, the event attracted thousands of visitors, confirming its status as the largest food festival in Poland. This was a great event for celebrating Poland’s culinary heritage and promoting conscious food choices.
Discover more photos and a video from the event.
