[RECAP] LAGOS FOOD CRAWL 2018

The 29th of May 2018 marked the opening of the largest food fair in Nigeria and food lovers from across Lagos were thrilled to start a foray into the world of food and drink with vendors from across the country. Local Guides in Lagos gladly came out in their numbers to not only join in the fun but to also explore for the sake of sharing the experience on the Map.

With over 150 food and drink vendors, manufacturers and producers there was more than enough to go round.

Starting by 11am, we met at the venue and walked round the Landmark grounds as designed for event - it was a truly beautiful layout with a very warm perception created by the designs.

The venue had two sections - the indoor exhibition floor and an outdoor food court with a farmers market for locally farmed produce. All vendors had booths neatly arranged with walkways and open spaces effectively defined.

With a similar food crawl having held last year, it was easy for the Guides to get excited about the opportunity but the experience was definitely new and fresh for many of the attendees most especially because of the participating vendors.

Many of the vendors showcased Made in Nigeria food and drink produce, with an increased awareness on health conscious foods there were quite a number of options of low fat, high fibre sweets, confectionaries and drinks.

Going round the stalls, we had the opportunity of tasting and getting to learn about the various ways some of the foods can be prepared and eaten. With various masterclasses included in the lineup for the day, some guides also ventured in to join those.

Our goal for the food crawl was to

  • Meet as many of the local businesses in the food & drink industry
  • Introduce the Google Maps opportunity to them
  • Explore their produce with a view to sharing feedback nd the experience for others to enjoy too

For more pictures from the event, click here and for a video click here

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Thanks @Lelekena for hosting such an exciting meetup where we were all surrounded with loads of food and drinks. Looking forward to the next one.

It was such a great time catching up @SanyaOdare @pwanaduku @ISAAC_S @HelloSamsonR @Adesholay @bassey @Lelekena

We missed you @U-royFelixA

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Oh my oh my, so much food varieties in one place. I had so much fun at the event and as always being with fellow local guides brings so much joy to any event @Lelekena @SanyaOdare

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Weldone @Lelekena ! It was a good meetup. Sweet foods everywhere I couldn’t resist.

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Great recap @Lelekena

Food is life …

Nice initiative by GTbank

Great job, Lagos Local Guides!


@Lelekena wrote:

The 29th of May 2018 marked the opening of the largest food fair in Nigeria and food lovers from across Lagos were thrilled to start a foray into the world of food and drink with vendors from across the country. Local Guides in Lagos gladly came out in their numbers to not only join in the fun but to also explore for the sake of sharing the experience on the Map.

With over 150 food and drink vendors, manufacturers and producers there was more than enough to go round.

Starting by 11am, we met at the venue and walked round the Landmark grounds as designed for event - it was a truly beautiful layout with a very warm perception created by the designs.

The venue had two sections - the indoor exhibition floor and an outdoor food court with a farmers market for locally farmed produce. All vendors had booths neatly arranged with walkways and open spaces effectively defined.

With a similar food crawl having held last year, it was easy for the Guides to get excited about the opportunity but the experience was definitely new and fresh for many of the attendees most especially because of the participating vendors.

Many of the vendors showcased Made in Nigeria food and drink produce, with an increased awareness on health conscious foods there were quite a number of options of low fat, high fibre sweets, confectionaries and drinks.

Going round the stalls, we had the opportunity of tasting and getting to learn about the various ways some of the foods can be prepared and eaten. With various masterclasses included in the lineup for the day, some guides also ventured in to join those.

Our goal for the food crawl was to

  • Meet as many of the local businesses in the food & drink industry
  • Introduce the Google Maps opportunity to them
  • Explore their produce with a view to sharing feedback nd the experience for others to enjoy too

For more pictures from the event, click here and for a video click here


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Thank you @Lelekena for this highly engaging and captivating Recap! I couldn’t have been any where else.


@Lelekena wrote:

The 29th of May 2018 marked the opening of the largest food fair in Nigeria and food lovers from across Lagos were thrilled to start a foray into the world of food and drink with vendors from across the country. Local Guides in Lagos gladly came out in their numbers to not only join in the fun but to also explore for the sake of sharing the experience on the Map.

With over 150 food and drink vendors, manufacturers and producers there was more than enough to go round.

Starting by 11am, we met at the venue and walked round the Landmark grounds as designed for event - it was a truly beautiful layout with a very warm perception created by the designs.

The venue had two sections - the indoor exhibition floor and an outdoor food court with a farmers market for locally farmed produce. All vendors had booths neatly arranged with walkways and open spaces effectively defined.

With a similar food crawl having held last year, it was easy for the Guides to get excited about the opportunity but the experience was definitely new and fresh for many of the attendees most especially because of the participating vendors.

Many of the vendors showcased Made in Nigeria food and drink produce, with an increased awareness on health conscious foods there were quite a number of options of low fat, high fibre sweets, confectionaries and drinks.

Going round the stalls, we had the opportunity of tasting and getting to learn about the various ways some of the foods can be prepared and eaten. With various masterclasses included in the lineup for the day, some guides also ventured in to join those.

Our goal for the food crawl was to

  • Meet as many of the local businesses in the food & drink industry
  • Introduce the Google Maps opportunity to them
  • Explore their produce with a view to sharing feedback nd the experience for others to enjoy too

For more pictures from the event, click here and for a video click here


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Nice write-up, detailed and giving us a feel. The date I’m sure you you meant to write April 29?

Thanks for a great recap

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What a colourful event. Thanks for the well written recap @Lelekena

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As a foodie, was so happy to be here to feel different kinds of food on ground and drinks to top it off. I could recall my very first big meetup was also a food crawl here hosted by @SanyaOdare . Thanks @Lelekena @ for hosting this and I’m happy I was here with other local guides to put our food vendors on the map. Local guides such as @Specobelle @pwanaduku @ @Sayo @@ @OluwakemiAjao @tajmao @Mayford @AustinCO @ @user_not_found

Some attendees of the Food Craw


@Lelekena wrote:

The 29th of May 2018 marked the opening of the largest food fair in Nigeria and food lovers from across Lagos were thrilled to start a foray into the world of food and drink with vendors from across the country. Local Guides in Lagos gladly came out in their numbers to not only join in the fun but to also explore for the sake of sharing the experience on the Map.

With over 150 food and drink vendors, manufacturers and producers there was more than enough to go round.

Starting by 11am, we met at the venue and walked round the Landmark grounds as designed for event - it was a truly beautiful layout with a very warm perception created by the designs.

The venue had two sections - the indoor exhibition floor and an outdoor food court with a farmers market for locally farmed produce. All vendors had booths neatly arranged with walkways and open spaces effectively defined.

With a similar food crawl having held last year, it was easy for the Guides to get excited about the opportunity but the experience was definitely new and fresh for many of the attendees most especially because of the participating vendors.

Many of the vendors showcased Made in Nigeria food and drink produce, with an increased awareness on health conscious foods there were quite a number of options of low fat, high fibre sweets, confectionaries and drinks.

Going round the stalls, we had the opportunity of tasting and getting to learn about the various ways some of the foods can be prepared and eaten. With various masterclasses included in the lineup for the day, some guides also ventured in to join those.

Our goal for the food crawl was to

  • Meet as many of the local businesses in the food & drink industry
  • Introduce the Google Maps opportunity to them
  • Explore their produce with a view to sharing feedback nd the experience for others to enjoy too

For more pictures from the event, click here and for a video click here


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Beautiful recap, highlighting how much I missed out on… Oh well!

Well done for such a colourful meetup @Lelekena looking forward to more :kissing_heart:

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How did I miss this recap?

Succinctly captured, it was a good outing and all local guides obviously enjoyed themselves. I attended to familiarise myself with the GTB food and drink fair, I hope to be more engaged next time.

Well done, @Lelekena

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Thanks @pwanaduku

It was a pleasure to host and have you stop by - lets do it again next year

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Thank you so much for joining in and adding color - we must definitely do this again next year

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Hey thanks Isaac. By the way, what is the name of the Bakery you were buying bread from? Hope it was everything you expected

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Lol!!! You missed and you were missed but there will be other food crawls

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It was Bread Lounge @Lelekena


@Lelekena wrote:

Hey thanks Isaac. By the way, what is the name of the Bakery you were buying bread from? Hope it was everything you expected


@user_not_found the other bakery ó bought from as well is 5 loave

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Food is good!! If you don’t eat you will not going to be function!!. Thanks to the Lagos local guides for great effort PUT together.

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