As part of the 18th Jouf International Olive Festival, the "Olive Kitchen" stands out as a favorite destination for visitors, offering an innovative cooking experience that combines local and international dishes using olive oil as a key ingredient. The kitchen gives visitors the chance to explore traditional and modern cooking methods, and learn about the health tips and nutritional benefits of olive oil.

A Journey Through Jouf's Table With Chef Huriyah Al-Taimani

Chef Huriyah Al-Taimani shines in presenting recipes from Saudi cuisine under the title "Jouf's Table," taking visitors on an enjoyable journey through the region's popular dishes. The chef also prepares international dishes live in front of the audience in an innovative, interactive format, highlighting cooking as a creative craft that combines tradition with the chef's own artistic touches.

Chef Huriyah explained that the kitchen focuses on preparing popular dishes from all regions of the Kingdom using olive oil, with around 150 dishes distributed daily to festival visitors, offering a rich and distinctive tasting experience.

Interactive Competitions and Learning Experiences

The Olive Kitchen hosts daily interactive competitions related to cooking arts and the uses of olives and olive oil, making visitors part of the experience. Visitors are also introduced to the health benefits of olive oil, including:

  • Reducing the risk of heart and cardiovascular disease.
  • Helping prevent cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Lowering blood cholesterol levels.

Ten Activity Zones at the Jouf Olive Festival

The Olive Kitchen is one of ten activity zones offered by the festival, which include:

  1. The Theatre
  2. Oliva Park Theatre
  3. Oliva Winter
  4. Processing Industries
  5. Home-Based Businesses
  6. Oliva Square
  7. Samri Al-Jouf
  8. Oliva Park
  9. The Olive Exhibition

About the Festival

The Jouf International Olive Festival is organized by the Jouf Region Municipality and held at the Prince Abdul Ilah Cultural Center in Sakaka. The festival draws thousands of visitors annually and serves as a platform for promoting olive oil culture, offering a tourism and entertainment experience that combines heritage and cultural activities.