It’s the one festival that can only be done by Complex, combining food, fashion, art, and community: Family Style Food Fest! The mashup day-long party is back in 2025, with tickets on sale and a whole list of freebies, activities, entertainment, and so much more.
Last year’s Festival went big, hosted by Kerwin Frost, and in partnership with The Pokémon Company International. It brought together the best chefs, restaurants and brands to create limited, one-of-a-kind collaborative food and merchandise items. In addition, it presented exclusive concepts and merch that couldn’t be purchased anywhere else.
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This year, Family Style Fest return’s to Los Angeles State Historic Park, and the vision gets even bolder with the appointment of globally celebrated artist and designer VERDY as the festival’s Creative Director. Guests will enjoy an international roster of some of the most exciting chefs, restaurants, designers, and creators for a singular experience.The restaurant lineup includes fan favorites like Howlin’ Ray’s, Jon & Vinny’s, and the Michelin-starred Kato. Newcomers include Bell’s, the Michelin-starred Los Alamos bistro widely regarded as one of California’s best restaurants, and Marathon Burger—the hottest newcomer on the burger scene from the family of the late Nipsey Hussle.
In addition, guests can look forward to a plant-based chef quickly gaining notoriety, named Aaron Elliott! Recently featured in GQ, Aaron is a former punk drummer turned Noma-trained chef, who’s cooked for the likes of Travis Barker, James Cameron, Ari Emanuel, and more. The rising star makes some of the best food in Los Angeles, and is expected to cook up a few signature dishes. These vegan powerhouses include Aaron’s Crispy Artichoke Sandwich, Korean Fried Cauliflower Tacos, and a Yuba Salad — all made with the freshest ingredients sourced from Santa Monica Farmer’s Market.
Secure your tickets to this year’s Family Style Food Festival here!
