GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025: 10 Lagos Food Vendors We Can’t Wait to See

The GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025 is already shaping up to be the culinary moment of the year. As Lagos’s most anticipated food event returns with even more flavor, more flair, and more foodie energy, we’re hyped — and we know you are too.

From the streets of Lekki to the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos food culture continues to evolve, and this festival captures its bold, delicious spirit like nothing else. Whether you’re in it for the gourmet, the street food, or the soft life snacks, here are the top 10 food vendors we’re crossing our fingers (and forks) to see at this year’s event.

What Makes the GTCO Food and Drink Festival Special

Over the years, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival has grown into a premier lifestyle event — merging food, community, entertainment, and entrepreneurship in one space.

It’s more than just tasting jollof or chasing suya skewers. It’s a chance to:

• Discover emerging food brands
• Watch cooking demos from industry giants
• Network with Lagos’s culinary influencers
• Vibe with the crowd, music, and yes… cocktails

The 10 Lagos Food Vendors We’re Hoping to See

1. Frozen Rolls 

This Lagos food vendor has changed dessert culture in the city with their made-to-order rolled ice cream. Using a special cold plate technique, they create visually stunning frozen treats right before your eyes at their Lekki and Ikeja locations.

2. Shakes and More

What began as a small kiosk in Lekki has grown into one of the most recognizable drink brands in Lagos. Their signature milkshakes blend traditional flavors with Nigerian-inspired ingredients like coconut and soursop. These premium beverages showcase the evolution of Lagos food culture into upscale territory while maintaining authentic local flavors that attract both Lagos residents and visitors to the city.

3. Dip & Sip

Dip & Sip has built a strong name in Lagos for delivering cocktails, mocktails, and popsicles that stand out. Known for pulling crowds at weddings, parties, and social events across the city, they bring a sharp understanding of what Lagos food culture demands. Their drinks hit the right balance between refreshing and bold, perfect for the weather at the GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025. 

4. The Puff Shack 

These light, airy pastries filled with savory fluffy bites of goodness represent the perfect Lagos fusion food. Their signature puff puff yums like the Barbie inspired bites are to die for. Their popularity at previous Lagos festivals established them as one of the best food vendors Nigeria has produced in recent years.

5. Licious Desserts 

This female-owned Lagos bakery crafts stunning cakes and award-winning red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting. Fusing artistic flair with rich flavors, Licious Desserts embodies the rise of premium dessert culture in Lagos.

6. Bekiri 

Bekiri, pronounced Bae-kee-ree, brings serious joy to the plate with what many call the best mini pancakes in Lagos. These soft, bite-sized treats come stacked, sauced, and sprinkled to perfection. Bekiri has earned its spot among the most talked-about Lagos food vendors for turning simple comfort food into a visual and flavourful experience. If they show up at the GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025, expect queues and cameras. They’ve become a must-try for anyone who values presentation and taste.

7. Vestar Coffee 

A standout in Lagos’s growing specialty coffee scene, Vestar’s Ikoyi café serves expertly brewed cups using premium beans. Their cold brew with local honey is a favorite among professionals, proving that everyday coffee can be a premium experience.

8. Ice Cream Factory

This established Lagos food vendor with locations in major malls across the city offers various flavors to suite that sweet craving you might have. Their festival booth features special sundae combinations created exclusively for the GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025. Their growth throughout Lagos, expanding to multiple locations, shows the appetite Lagos has for quality frozen treats year-round.

9. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Since opening their Lagos locations, Krispy Kreme has embraced Lagos food culture by creating special edition doughnuts featuring local flavors and combinations that appeal to Lagos’ taste preferences. These limited-time offerings appear exclusively at major Lagos events like the food festival. Their presence brings consistency while showcasing how international brands can successfully adapt to Lagos tastes.

10. NOK BY ALARA

Named after an ancient Nigerian civilization, NOK blends traditional Lagos cuisine with modern presentation. Their signature jollof rice, made with local ingredients, wins rave reviews. Known for crowd-pulling cooking demos, NOK celebrates and elevates Lagos food heritage like no other.

Why You Can’t Miss It

GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025 is more than food. It’s a cultural celebration of what it means to be social, foodie, and Lagos-born (or Lagos-made).

You’ll find:

• Tastebud-shaking food
• Direct access to vendors you already love
• Industry networking for foodpreneurs
• Friends. Vibes. And flavors you’ll be craving for months

Whether you’re into premium desserts, legendary cocktails, or street food remixed with flair, the festival offers a unique blend of comfort and creativity that defines modern Lagos food culture.