The Genussfestival provides a stage for culinary and cultural excellence in Cologne and the surrounding area. Every year, outstanding achievements are honored with awards. The awards ceremony takes place during the festive closing gala.
The festival is a pioneer in this field with its awards for sustainability in restaurants and viticulture. These were presented for the first time in 2022.
With its awards for trainees in various professions, the festival passionately promotes careers in the catering industry.
