Feast Your Eyes On The World's Most Beautiful Food Photos At The World Food Photography Awards 2025

World Food Photography Awards – the world’s most prestigious culinary photography awards has just officially announced this year’s winning works, attracting the attention of the creative and photography-loving community. Surpassing thousands of photos submitted from all over the world, each honored work not only impressed by its skillful photography techniques, but also by its ability to tell a profound story through food, something that seems to be simply enjoyed.

Behind each frame is a cultural story, a distinct emotion, a slice of life cleverly interwoven through arrangement, lighting and composition. The photos not only make viewers "crave" but also convey subtle messages about the cuisine, people and traditions of each region. Let's explore and admire the best works of this year with SaDesign .

1. Information about the "World Food Photography Awards"

The World Food Photography Awards is a prestigious award dedicated to those who are passionate about culinary photography, honoring impressive food photos from all over the world. This year, the award was sponsored by the Bimi brand and more specifically, famous chef Yotam Ottolenghi (who is both a restaurant owner and an influential culinary writer) took the lead in the award announcement ceremony, held solemnly at the Mall Galleries, London.

This year’s competition was a real blast with over 10,000 entries from 70 different countries. The topics were incredibly diverse and rich, with up to 25 attractive categories such as: street food, cakes, drinks, creative cuisine, food preparation process, photo reportage, harvest season and many other interesting topics.

The jury was also “extremely cool” with the participation of professional photographers, magazine editors, creative directors, film directors, food retailers and even famous chefs. They had to work very hard to choose the most worthy works.

The top prize is £5,000, and the opportunity to exhibit your work at the Mall Galleries in London. In addition, each category winner will be awarded a trophy and have their work exhibited at the exhibition, a great opportunity for food photography enthusiasts to shine on the international stage.

2. Food photos honored at the World Food Photography Awards 2025

2.1. The photo won the category “Overall winner & Food for the Family”

Photo name: The Elderly Having Delicious Food.

Photographer: Xiaoling Li.

This emotional photo, titled "The Elderly Having Delicious Food", was the overall winner of the World Food Photography Awards 2025 sponsored by Bimi. Taken in the ancient town of Shuangliu, Sichuan Province (China), the photo captures the moment when five elderly women in their 80s sit together, happily enjoying the traditional local spring rolls. In the simple setting with a black and white background, the vibrant colors of the women's costumes and smiles stand out, spreading warmth and joy. Together, they "set up the Longmen battle" - a metaphor for neighborly love, where food not only nourishes the body but also connects the soul. This is a living testament to the beauty of old age, of sharing and of everyday moments full of humanity.

2.2. The winning photo in the “Bring Home the Harvest” category at the World Food Photography Awards 2025

Photo Name: Net Fish in Water Fields

Photographer: Chang Jiangbin

This vibrant black-and-white photo, titled “Net Fish in Water Fields,” by photographer Chang Jiangbin, won the “Bring Home the Harvest” category at the World Food Photography Awards. The photo captures the moment when two boys, after school, are enthusiastically fishing in a newly harvested rice field, where water from the river flows in, carrying small fish. One boy is jumping with a bamboo net in his hand, creating a powerful arc in the air, while the other boy is rushing forward, splashing water with his feet. The photo not only captures the action, but also clearly conveys the excitement, joy and vitality of childhood associated with nature and traditional labor.

2.3. The only Vietnamese photographer to win the World Food Photography Awards 2025

Photo name: Banh hoi.

Photographer: Dang Hoai Anh.

The photo titled "Banh Hoi Cake" by photographer Dang Hoai Anh, which won the Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration category at the World Food Photography Awards, captured an impressive moment in a traditional cake making space in Vietnam. Sunlight shines through the corrugated iron roof, illuminating the smoke rising from a large steamer, creating a magical scene. The worker is holding a tray of banh hoi - a famous specialty, elaborately made from rice flour and steamed. The light, steam and the worker's concentrated expression combine harmoniously, clearly recreating not only the beauty of the traditional craft but also the festive spirit and solemnity associated with Vietnamese culinary culture.

2.4. The photo won the Claire Aho award for female photographers

Photo name: Delfina, A Pasta Granny.

Photographer: Lizzie Mayson.

The photo “Delfina, A Pasta Granny” was taken by photographer Lizzie Mayson. The photo captures Mrs. Delfina - one of the “noodle grannies” standing next to a bed filled with boxes of Fieno di Canepina noodles that she made herself. Each golden noodle is the result of a meticulous and technical manual kneading process: from rolling thinly, tossing like a bed sheet, to folding and cutting the noodles into tiny pieces. All are covered with a layer of love from the “noodle granny”, when she painstakingly and meticulously made them to bring to the local church to cook for the homeless. Through this photo, the photographer not only honors the beauty of cuisine but also conveys the beauty of kindness and the culture of sharing, bringing hearts closer together.

2.5. The winning photo at the World Food Photography Awards, "Cream of the Crop" category

Photo name: Flour Swirl.

Photographer: Dorien Paymans.

This photo, titled “Flour Swirl,” was taken by photographer Dorien Paymans and won the Cream of the Crop award at the World Food Photography Awards 2025. Part of the “Perfectly Imperfect” series, the work captures the moment when flour is sifted into a bowl, creating a gentle swirl like smoke. The falling curves remind viewers of the image of the Ensō circle in Japanese philosophy - a symbol of imperfect beauty and stillness in the moment. Through subtle lighting and minimalist composition, the photo not only honors the art of sourdough baking, but also shows the deep connection between food and meditation, between creative action and emotion.

2.6. The winning photo of Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year

Photo name: Pinot Noir at Midnight.

Photographer: Heather Daenitz.

Heather Daenitz’s “Pinot Noir at Midnight” won the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year award at the World Food Photography Awards. The photo captures workers harvesting Pinot Noir grapes in the dead of night at the Sanford & Benedict vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, a famous wine-growing region on the central coast of California, USA.

The dim light from the tractor casts a cinematic glow over the dense rows of grapes. A worker tilts a crate, allowing the red, ripe bunches of grapes to fall onto the harvester, a purple flow of effort and time. The photo not only captures the beauty of seasonal labor, but also conveys a tribute to the people who silently create the fine wines we often see on our dinner tables.

2.7. The work was honored in the category "Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award"

Photo Name: Put All Your Pasta In One Basket

Photographer: Costas Millas.

Costas Millas’ photo “Put All Your Pasta In One Basket” was honored in the Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award category at the announcement of the World Food Photography Awards 2025. The work is part of a visual story called Spaghetti, where food art is pushed to new limits. Instead of just revolving around traditional images of curvy noodles, the photographer skillfully weaves groups of spaghetti into a pattern like a fabric, with a strong graphic and aesthetic. Patience, meticulousness and creativity beyond the usual mold have transformed a simple ingredient like dried pasta into a unique work of culinary art, worthy of being displayed in high-end art exhibition spaces.

2.8. Winner of the Jamie Oliver 13-17 Youth Award at the World Food Photography Awards 2025

Photo name: Early Morning Puris, Delhi, India.

Photographer: Indigo Larmour.

This photo, titled Early Morning Puris, Delhi, India, was taken by photographer Indigo Larmour. This frame captures the image of poor young men diligently frying pancakes for breakfast. The image of a golden puri cake just taken out of a hot oil pan amidst the steam rising in the morning light of Delhi's old town. Puris in particular makes a strong impression on viewers. The backlit angle and the strong contrast between darkness and light highlight the bustling, warm, and everyday atmosphere of Indian street food.

2.9. Marks & Spencer Food Portrait Award Winning Photo

Photo name: Crispy Kale.

Photographer: Simon Détraz.

Simon Détraz’s “Crispy Kale”, winner of the Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture category, is a testament to the art of simplicity. Featuring a leaf of kale roasted to a crisp crisp, the photographer used a close-up angle to highlight the intricate network of veins, combined with sharp lighting and a deep black background to create a simple yet incredibly beautiful image. Every detail on the leaf, from the emerald green to the crispy brown edges, evokes the natural beauty and appealing flavor of the simple dish of kale roasted with olive oil, salt and pepper at 180°C for 10 minutes.

2.10. Photo “Laundry Day” wins MPB Award for Innovation

Photo name: Laundry Day

Photographer: Pieter D'Hoop

This photo comes from the strange idea of ​​photographer Pieter D'Hoop - put an octopus in a washing machine. And the surprising result is a very interesting work with the image of an octopus "sliding" out of the machine in the middle of a quiet laundry shop.

The minimalist composition, the nostalgic colors of the faded blue washing machines and the blue metal chairs create a feeling of surprise and surrealism. The author's "improvisational" idea has transformed an ordinary scene into a surreal work, making viewers laugh and stop to think.

Each photo in the World Food Photography Awards is not just a beautiful frame, it is a journey of storytelling through light, color and emotion. This award sponsored by Bimi is not only a "playground" for talented global food photographers, but also a place for the sublimation of the art of photography, where food becomes the main character in stories full of humanity and creativity.

With tens of thousands of works from 70 countries, spread across more than 25 diverse categories, this year's season once again affirms the special appeal of culinary photography, not only making viewers admire but also touching emotions and strongly inspiring.