TOP FOODIE WEBSITES
Recognising Websites Where Food, Culture & Sustainability Meet Online
Awarded Top Foodie Websites 2026
What is Top Foodie Websites?
An annual competition by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Art and Tourism (IGCAT), recognizing platforms that empower local communities and promote sustainability through unique cultural and gastronomic experiences.
2026 Award Ceremony
The 2026 edition of the Top Foodie Websites took place in Kvarner, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2026, on 19 March 2026.
The top 10 websites from across the globe were selected by an international jury of experts as best practices for their usability, sustainability, creativity of the experiences offered, and their connection with the regions they promote.
The 2026 edition was organised by IGCAT and hosted by:
News & Updates

Dr. Edith M. Szivas from the United Kingdom joins as Chair of the Jury for IGCAT’s Top Foodie Websites Award 2026
Vice-President and Treasurer of the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), Dr. Edith M. Szivas will serve as Chair of the Jury for IGCAT’s Top Foodie Websites Award 2026. An internationally recognised tourism development expert and strategic advisor, Dr. Szivas brings to the jury extensive experience in

Oscar Ekponimo joins the Jury of IGCAT’s Top Foodie Websites Award 2026
Founder and CEO of Chowberry Inc, and an IGCAT expert from Nigeria, Oscar Ekponimo will join the jury of IGCAT’s Top Foodie Websites Award 2026. Recognized by Time Magazine as one of the “10 Next Generation Leaders”, Oscar is an entrepreneur and technology innovator focused on addressing food insecurity through scalable, impact-driven

Sunanthee Kanchanawat joins the Jury of IGCAT’s Top Foodie Websites Award 2026
Integrated Gastronomy Design Advisor at the Thailand Gastronomy Network and IGCAT Expert from Thailand and Hong Kong, Sunanthee Kanchanawat joins the jury of IGCAT’s Top Foodie Websites Award 2026. An Instructor in the Food and Beverage Department at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic