The festival brought together more than 900 service workers of 50 units selected from ministries, national institutions and provinces. It was divided into such panels as exhibition of sci-tech successes gained in cooking, exhibitions of holiday food and designated food, contest and demonstration of skills of cooks and waitresses.

Presented to the festival were peculiar dishes, drinks and sci-tech successes made by them.

New dishes, processed food, cooking utensils, cookery books, video clips on cooking presented by public catering establishments were on show at the exhibition of sci-tech successes gained in cooking to draw attention of visitors.

Designated food exhibition and holiday food exhibition showing various dishes, staple food and drinks added to the festive atmosphere.

There were also skill demonstrations of cooks and waitresses of various units including Pyongyang Catfish Soup House.

A closing ceremony was held on March 3.