2025 World Food Photography Awards Shortlist Revealed
Image Credit: Emma Stoner (World Food Photography Awards 2025 Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photographer shortlist). Carina & Sven cut a cake made by their friend at their wedding at Carswell Farm. The cake had unfortunately become unstable and she attempted to prop it up. They cut it just in time!
The shortlist for the 2025 World Food Photography Awards, sponsored by Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini, has just been announced – and once again, it’s a fantastic celebration of food, culture and storytelling from all corners of the globe.
Thousands of images were entered by photographers from over 70 countries, with subjects covering everything from growing and harvesting food to cooking, sharing and survival. The shortlisted images give a fascinating insight into lives around the world – all through the powerful and often emotional language of food photography.
We’re especially proud to see that a few SheClickers have had their images shortlisted this year. It’s wonderful to see members of our community being recognised for their talent and creativity. You can view all the shortlisted photographs, including theirs, on the official World Food Photography Awards website.
Image credit: Marina Spironetti (World Food Photography Awards 2025 Fortnum & Mason Food at the Table shortlist) One of the most renowned dishes of modern Italian cuisine: the iconic saffron risotto with golden leaf dish. Created by the Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi in 1981, it became one of his most famous signature dishes. It is now served exclusively at La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como and each dish is accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
This year’s judging panel was packed with experts from the food and photography industries. I was honoured to be part of the judging team, which was chaired by the brilliant David Loftus and also included Claire Reichenbach (CEO, The James Beard Foundation), Tom Athron (CEO, Fortnum & Mason), Max La Manna (award-winning digital creator), Rein Skullerud (Senior Photographer and Editor, UN World Food Programme), and chef and author Mogau Seshoene.
Image credit: Ellen Speiser (World Food Photography Awards 2025 Street Food shortlist). Street vendors continue selling mangos and other fruit, even in a snowstorm in New York City. The tropical colours of the fruits and umbrellas contrast with the dark winter colours of the commuters, as they hurry through the snow to get indoors.
Winners Announcement and Exhibitions
The winners across 25 categories will be revealed on Tuesday 20 May at the Champagne Taittinger Awards Evening in London, hosted by renowned chef and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi. The overall winner will receive a £5,000 prize.
If you’re near London, the free exhibition of finalist images will run at the Mall Galleries from Wednesday 21 May to Sunday 25 May. Selected images will also be on display at Fortnum & Mason from 2 June, and at the Museum of the Home from 3 June to 7 September.
Image credit: Judith Balari (World Food Photography Awards 2025 unearthed® Food For Sale shortlist). Salumeria La Baita is an authentic deli experience in Faenza, Italy. The quality of the products, the friendly staff and the sheer variety make it a true gem. The moment you walk in, you are hit with the aroma of sliced prosciutto, aged parmesan, mortadella and cheeses from creamy gorgonzola to sharp pecorino . A genuine culinary adventure!
You can view the full shortlist – including the work of SheClickers – at worldfoodphotoawards.com
