1. Create your menu
To participate in Gastro Fest, you must create a unique street food style menu that will attract the attention of visitors.
Original and creative menu concepts will be especially welcome.
Original and creative menu concepts will be especially welcome.
2. Register
The next step is to go through the registration process on our website and fill out the registration form.
Registration will allow us to evaluate your menu and concept to ensure they meet our quality standards and attendee preferences.
Registration will allow us to evaluate your menu and concept to ensure they meet our quality standards and attendee preferences.
3. wait for the interview
After completing your registration, you will be invited to an interview with our organising team.
At the interview we will discuss your menu, concept and other details of your participation.
After that you will receive a final confirmation of your participation in the event.
At the interview we will discuss your menu, concept and other details of your participation.
After that you will receive a final confirmation of your participation in the event.
To REGISTER do these 3 simple steps
REGISTRATION FORM
• Purpose-built kiosks in the heart of Icherisheher: GastroFest provides all vendor kiosks — you simply bring your food, your team, and your creativity. Large kiosks (4 × 3 m) and small kiosks (2.5 × 2.8 m) are fully equipped with a 220V electricity connection and basic lighting. Ready-to-eat product displays are also available for vendors selling packaged goods such as jams, preserves, cookies, or specialty products.
• A secure, vibrant, and high-footfall location: Your food will be showcased in one of Baku's most beloved and visited landmarks — Icherisheher, the Old City. The festival is designed with multiple zones and a continuous flow of visitors throughout the day, from 2pm to 10pm across all four festival days.
• Optional water supply: An optional water sink connection is available for large kiosks. The system operates on 20-litre water bottles, which vendors supply themselves. This add-on is available for an additional fee and must be confirmed at the time of application.
• Comprehensive marketing support: We are committed to putting your brand in front of the right audience. Our marketing programme includes dedicated Instagram posts, a business feature on GastroFest social media, an owner or chef interview, collaboration with selected micro-influencers, and brand exposure before and during the event.
• A community beyond the festival: Joining GastroFest means becoming part of a growing culinary community. We offer participating vendors ongoing opportunities through third-party events under the GastroFest umbrella, providing continued exposure and valuable industry connections throughout the year.
• A secure, vibrant, and high-footfall location: Your food will be showcased in one of Baku's most beloved and visited landmarks — Icherisheher, the Old City. The festival is designed with multiple zones and a continuous flow of visitors throughout the day, from 2pm to 10pm across all four festival days.
• Optional water supply: An optional water sink connection is available for large kiosks. The system operates on 20-litre water bottles, which vendors supply themselves. This add-on is available for an additional fee and must be confirmed at the time of application.
• Comprehensive marketing support: We are committed to putting your brand in front of the right audience. Our marketing programme includes dedicated Instagram posts, a business feature on GastroFest social media, an owner or chef interview, collaboration with selected micro-influencers, and brand exposure before and during the event.
• A community beyond the festival: Joining GastroFest means becoming part of a growing culinary community. We offer participating vendors ongoing opportunities through third-party events under the GastroFest umbrella, providing continued exposure and valuable industry connections throughout the year.
• A thoughtful menu concept: We invite vendors to bring a menu with a clear concept and story — something that reflects genuine creativity and culinary character, served street food style. We are not just looking for good food; we are looking for food with a point of view.
• Setup and readiness: All kitchen equipment must be installed and tested inside the kiosk by 12:00pm on each festival day. Vendors are required to be fully operational when gates open at 2pm and to remain open until 10pm across all four days: October 3–4 and October 10–11.
• Supply and packaging: Vendors are responsible for bringing sufficient stock, cutlery, and food packaging to serve approximately 150–200 portions per day. All packaging must be appropriate for street food service and consistent with the overall presentation of your brand.
• Food safety certification — mandatory: All participating vendors must hold a valid certificate from the Food Safety Agency of Azerbaijan (AQTA) confirming that the food they prepare and serve at GastroFest meets current food safety and quality standards. This certification must be submitted with your application and must be valid for the full duration of the festival. Applications without valid AQTA documentation will not be approved.
• Kiosk presentation and cleanliness: Vendors are expected to maintain a clean, welcoming, and visually appealing kiosk throughout the event. We encourage personal touches — plants, decorations, branded elements — that bring your concept to life. Kiosks must be cleaned at the end of each festival day and fully cleared by midnight on October 11.
• Setup and readiness: All kitchen equipment must be installed and tested inside the kiosk by 12:00pm on each festival day. Vendors are required to be fully operational when gates open at 2pm and to remain open until 10pm across all four days: October 3–4 and October 10–11.
• Supply and packaging: Vendors are responsible for bringing sufficient stock, cutlery, and food packaging to serve approximately 150–200 portions per day. All packaging must be appropriate for street food service and consistent with the overall presentation of your brand.
• Food safety certification — mandatory: All participating vendors must hold a valid certificate from the Food Safety Agency of Azerbaijan (AQTA) confirming that the food they prepare and serve at GastroFest meets current food safety and quality standards. This certification must be submitted with your application and must be valid for the full duration of the festival. Applications without valid AQTA documentation will not be approved.
• Kiosk presentation and cleanliness: Vendors are expected to maintain a clean, welcoming, and visually appealing kiosk throughout the event. We encourage personal touches — plants, decorations, branded elements — that bring your concept to life. Kiosks must be cleaned at the end of each festival day and fully cleared by midnight on October 11.
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VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
faq
Write about your concept (pizza, sandwiches, Mexican tacos, etc.) how many dishes you plan to sell? Why should we choose you?
If you don't have your own business, please indicate any page that will help us know you and your cooking skills better
Upload the photos of the food you will cook or display.
For participants showcasing ready-to-eat products. This option provides a table for displaying and selling pre-made food items
For participants who will be cooking and preparing food on-site during the festival
Thank you for your willingness to foster the growth of local enterprises. Please contact us via email: info@GastroFest.az and we will arrange a meeting with you to see how you can help us make this event bigger and more impactful and meaningful platform.
The entry is free. There are no tickets.
We are open from 14:00 to 22:00.
REGISTRATION FORM
Write about your concept (pizza, sandwiches, Mexican tacos, etc.) how many dishes you plan to sell? Why should we choose you?
If you don't have your own business, please indicate any page that will help us know you and your cooking skills better
Upload the photos of the food you will cook or display.
For participants showcasing ready-to-eat products. This option provides a table for displaying and selling pre-made food items
For participants who will be cooking and preparing food on-site during the festival
REGISTRATION FORM
For participants showcasing ready-to-eat products. This option provides a table for displaying and selling pre-made food items
For participants who will be cooking and preparing food on-site during the festival
Write about your concept (pizza, sandwiches, Mexican tacos, etc.) how many dishes you plan to sell? Why should we choose you?
If you don't have your own business, please indicate any page that will help us know you and your cooking skills better
Upload the photos of the food you will cook or display.
OPENING HOURS
3-4 October | 10-11 October
Saturday: 14:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 14:00 - 22:00
Saturday: 14:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 14:00 - 22:00
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