cooks and culinary enthusiasts born and raised in búzios strut their stuff in front of hungry audiences during live cooking shows and lectures.

due to the town's geographical location, it is surrounded by ocean, the seafood on offer is second to none so many of the recipes often revolve around fish, lobster, and other fruits of the sea.

regional food takes center stage and the end result is usually very healthy.

many sustainable initiatives are also promoted during the festival and revelers are informed about ecological responsibilities and minimizing the impact of food production on the environment.