Edible art fair debuts in Hong Kong this March

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MANILA, Philippines — Art and food are big in Hong Kong. Proof of which is the Central Yards Edible Art Fair, a first-of-its-kind cultural event set to debut in Hong Kong in March and become a yet another major attraction for tourists, including Filipino art and food lovers.

A brainchild of founder and creative director Arbiona Cadman, chief executive officer of the renowned events and catering company Feste Group, Central Yards Edible Art Fair will feature art curation by independent art consultancy firm Art-Partners.

Taking place from March 26 to April 4 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong, the reimagined cultural event shall serve as a prelude or introduction to Central Yards, which is Henderson Land Group’s most ambitious and sustainable mixed-use development on the New Central Harbourfront and is poised to become a global harbourfront icon for Hong Kong and the world.

It spans more than 1.6 million square feet of gross floor area and is unfolding in two phases — Phase 1 in 2027 and Phase 2 in 2032. This transformative development, which is set to reinvent the Central area of Hong Kong and revitalize the city, has been inspired by the concept of “The Bridge” and aims to foster super connectivity and integration with its surroundings, bridging commerce, culture and lifestyle cohesively.   

Drumming up awareness about the development and getting the world ready for its eventuality, Central Yards Edible Art Fair will spark curiosity this March, as it has been designed to be a journey of discovery and wonder. Visitors are invited to walk through the 10-gallery experience at their own pace so they could truly enjoy the immersive multi-sensory journey through the 10 playful installations, each of which is inspired by a notable art movement and paired with a creative edible delight.

"Central Yards Edible Art Fair is about reimagining how we connect with art and culture, through taste, sight, sound, and storytelling. By placing the intersection of food and art center stage, we invite people to rediscover familiar worlds in unexpected, delicious ways that make art accessible, educational, and unforgettable," Cadman said. 

Tom Andrews, director, Head of Leasing & Operations of Central Yards, added: "With love for Hong Kong, we proudly support the Central Yards Edible Art Fair, a first-of-its-kind experience where taste and art come together for the city and the world during Art Month. As we prepare to unveil Central Yards Phase 1 in 2027, this celebration offers a glimpse of our spirit — imaginative, inclusive, and alive with creative energy. This partnership reflects and amplifies our ambition to reinvent Central, bringing fresh excitement and vitality to the Central Harbourfront."

Designed for trendsetters, families, and the culturally curious, the fair invites locals and visitors to experience art in a bold, new, multi-sensory way. Set within a nearly 20,000-square-foot purpose-built tent at the Central Harbourfront Event Space beside the future Central Yards development, this immersive journey spans 10 galleries, each inspired by an iconic art movement, from Impressionism to Surrealism, Modernism to Neo-Pop, thus reimagining generations of artistic expression through taste, texture, and imagination.

Two of the 10 galleries will be dedicated to Hong Kong's art landscape: Hong Kong Contemporary Art and New Ink Art movements. These will feature immersive, site-specific installations developed in collaboration with renowned Hong Kong artists exclusively for the fair. Visitors can expect an accessible, interactive, and photogenic experience that redefines how art is explored and enjoyed.

International art movements represented

The remaining eight galleries present international art movements in a bold new way.

The "Pop It!" gallery, inspired by the Neo-Pop movement, is an installation delightfully decorated with reflective bubble shapes in different sizes. A jelly balloon dog confection is retrieved from a giant claw machine that dominates the space.

"Roll With It," inspired by Modernism, features color block light boxes and panels. An attendant serves guests with a colorful piece of savory and sweet edible ribbon, which is available in an assortment of block colors.

Expressionism is the inspiration for "Drip,” which features floor and walls decorated in the expressionist style. It comes with a drink experience via flavored drinks that are served to visitors through colored tubes.

"Go Bananas!" represents the Conceptual Art movement through a playful display of replica fruits taped to the wall. Extending the sensory journey, a delicious miniature edible banana taped to a board is offered for visitors to take.

The Surrealism movement is represented in "Feast Your Eyes,” with a fully laid table inside a veil of curtains. Visitors put their heads behind the veil to discover the vivid setting. A tin of edible pearls offers an unexpected Dali-esque element of surprise.

"Blue-tiful" is an optical illusion focused on perspective that highlights Optical Illusion Art and plays with the shape of an egg to form a perfect round shape within an immersive, blue-lit backdrop. In this gallery, visitor will receive an 'Op-art egg', an egg-shaped puff pastry filled with egg custard, presented in a classic egg carton, extending the Optical Illusion Art experience into a perfect multi-sensory indulgence.

The Impressionism movement is showcased in "Bloomin' Marvellous,” an installation in two parts. First, a garden of giant flowers followed by a floral animation gallery with bean bags. 'Focaccia flowers' are blooming throughout the gallery, each delicate paper blossom cradling a piece of focaccia at its center, filling the space with the rich aroma of olive oil and rosemary that entices every visitor to take a bite.

A study in Spatialism is presented in "Cabinet of Curiosities," where guests are invited to pick a ball from a colorful central display before opening a matching cabinet. Inside, a chocolate bonbon awaits, igniting the taste buds in a sweet cocoon.

Early bird tickets now available

Slated for a March 26 to April 4 run, Central Yards Edible Art Fair sessions shall run daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with timed entry slots available every 30 minutes. Early bird tickets are now on sale at www.edibleartfair.com, with prices for adults starting at HK$256 (P1,886) per person. Each ticket includes priority entry at a designated time slot, admission to all 10 galleries, and 10 exclusive edible treats.

In addition to the main experience, visitors can join Edible Workshops and immerse themselves in the engaging experience of creating their own edible art. The workshops further enhance their interactive and educational enjoyment of visiting the inaugural fair in Hong Kong. Workshops are available at an additional cost of HK$280 (P2,063) per person, per session.

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