Food Festivals & Food Events in Trivandrum
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Food events in Trivandrum range from government-run fairs to small baking classes. The Kanakakunnu Palace lawns and Putharikandam Maidanam host public food festivals, especially during Onam week and the year-end holidays, with stalls serving dishes from across Kerala at low prices. Hotels in the city and at Kovalam run themed food weeks and festive buffets, and the sadya, a vegetarian feast on a banana leaf, is sold by advance booking around Thiruvonam and Vishu. Cooking and baking studios around Kumarapuram and Pattom hold classes most weeks, and cafes in Kowdiar and Vellayambalam host coffee, dessert and chocolate workshops. For everyday eating, the old restaurants around Chalai and Palayam and the spiral Indian Coffee House at Thampanoor are local institutions. This page lists food festivals, classes and tastings in Thiruvananthapuram, updated daily.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are food festivals held in Trivandrum?
Most public food fairs are at Kanakakunnu Palace grounds and Putharikandam Maidanam. Hotels host themed food weeks through the year.
When can I eat an Onasadya?
Around Thiruvonam, which was on 26 August in 2026 and falls on 12 September in 2027. Hotels and caterers take bookings in the week before.
Are cooking classes suitable for beginners?
Most are. Batches are small and usually need registration a few days ahead.
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