Food Festivals 2024

Running from 26 to 28 April 2024, this well-loved festival brings together some of the best chefs and foodie offerings from across the South West. Grounded in its Cornish community, it's a 3-day bonanza founded by Chef Jude Kereama of Kota restaurant - he represented the South West on Great British Menu. Chef demos are central to the fun, alongside stands from local food and drink traders. It's all good family-friendly fun, with day and nighttime music, with a "family field", perfect for camping with your favourite people!

Enjoy a full range of exhibitor stands offering everything from artisan cheese to exotic chocolate, via craft beer and boutique spirits. Listen to live performances from the likes of Sister Sledge, Scouting for Girls and Symphonic Ibiza, among others. The Chefs Theatre will give you plenty of top tips from heroic local chefs from the likes of The Parsons Table, Birchwood, Ammberley Castle, The Chilli Pickle, 64 Degrees and etch. There's also bake-off action and plenty for the kids too. All at Preston Park, Brighton. 

Following the success of the the inauguaral Foodies Festival in 2023, Bute Park will once again play host to top chefs, tasty food, great drinks and live music from the likes of Scouting for Girls and Blue. MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred chefs and winners fromm Great British Menu will all join the line-up of excitements in The Chefs Theatre and you’ll be able to enjoy the craftsmanship of chef talent from a range of local eateries. There’ll also be show-stopping cakes and top baking tips in The Cake & Bake Theatre, while you can also taste and learn about wine, Champagne and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Besides all this, there is street food and artisan produce and, for the competitive, a daily chilli eating competition! 

Pub in the Park Marlow – brought to you by Tom Kerridge – is a food and music festival that celebrates the mighty British pub. This is the original and marquee festival spread across four days, with the likes of Van Morrison, Busted, McFly, Sam Ryder, Paloma Faith and Gabrielle all headlining and the likes of Tom K, Angela Hartnett, Atul Kochhar, Tom Aikens and Emily Scott shaking the pans. What's not to like? Tickets from £45. Venue: Higginson Park. 

The first of the Wing Fests kicks off at Bustler Market, Derby, for some serious dunking action from 17-19 May. Expect some of the biggest names on the wing scene, a variety of street food traders, restaurants and bbq teams, and head for the Chicken Shed Stage for the serious action.

A fun day out in the heart of Hampshire where Morris-dancers and jazz musicians celebrate the first of the season's watercress harvest, all amidst the bustle of Broad Street, the sights and sounds of Station Road, the shopping frenzy of West Street, and all the children's fun of East Street. 

This well-established food festival is a celebration of all things food, drink and music. Walk, talk and taste amongst a wonderful range of exhibitor stands, offering everything from exotic, artisan foods to craft drinks. Listen to live performances from much-loved headliners, including Blue, Peter Andre, Scouting for Girls and Boyzlife with Biran McFadden. The Chefs Theatre will keep you entertained with a range of top-name chefs, including past champions from MasterChef, Bake-off and Great British Menu as well as TV chefs. New features include the Cook School, Fire Pit, Silent disco and Cookbook Shot as well as a daily chili eating competition. And The Cakes and Desserts Theatre will be competing with the Kids Cookery Theatre for your kids' attention. All at Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex. 

Following last year's success, Oaklands will rock to the vibes of Foodies Festival in 2024, with top chefs, a great range of food and drinks and live music from the likes of Scouting for Girls and Peter Andre. From a great line-up of chefs you can expect the likes of Tom Rhodes and Dhruv Baker (both MasterChef), alongside local chefs, Bake-Off) and Great British Menu champions. Listen to live performances while eating great food and expect new features like the Cook School, Fire Pit sessions, a silent disco and a cookbook shop as well as a daily chili eating competition. There's plenty for the kids to get stuck into, too.  Picture: Black Circus Food.

Foodies Festival heads to Bath in June for the first time and it will have good supports from the local gastro community, in the form of Jauca Catalin (The Bath Priory), Chris Cleghorn (The Olive Tree) and Henry Scott (Henry's), Check out the Chefs Theatre, where Dhruv Baker (MasterChef champion) and Matty Edgell (Bake-Off champion) will be in evidence. There'll be a great range of exhibitor stands that will take you on a journey from the exotic to the artisan, from locally sourced sausages to cooling craft beer. Meanwhile there's cake making and cookery for the next generation of cooks and music from the likes of Blue, Example and Symphonic Ibiza.

Enjoy a full range of exhibitor stands offering everything from artisan cheese to exotic chocolate via craft beer and boutique spirits at this popular Essex foodie weekend. Listen to live performances from the likes of Boyzlife, Blue and Symphonic Ibiza. The Chefs Theatre will give you plenty of top tips from the likes of Jeff Galvin (Galvin Restaurants), Chris Ball (Galvin Green Man) and Tom Clarke (The Windmill) as well as champions from MasterChef and Bake-Off. And there's plenty for the kids too. All at Hylands Park, Chelmsford. 

The June instalment of Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park finds its home in the stunning Chiswick House & Gardens once again. Kerridge and the likes of Angela Hartnett and Jack Blumenthal are among the big-names in the line-up, while dishes from eateries like The Orange and Temper add further lustre. Headliners on the music stage include De La Soul, Busted, Jools Holland and Scouting for Girls. Find out about VIP packages for groups and don't forget there are kids menus, main menus and pimped menus to keep everyone happy. General Admission: £45 to £58 (cheaper for children).

Tribute acts, street food, artisan markets and a load of bars, as well as live music, kids activities and a fun fair: it's all part of the fun-packed entertainment at the Harrogate Food & Drink Festival. Expect live cookery demos, too.

Foodies Festival heads to Bath in June for the first time and it will have good supports from the local gastro community, in the form of Will Devlin (The Small Holding), Patrick Hill (Thackerays) and Alex Yates (Bowleys). Check out the Chefs Theatre, where the likes of Alex Webb (MasterChef: The Professionals) will be in evidence. There'll be a great range of exhibitor stands that will take you on a journey from the exotic to the artisan, from locally sourced sausages to cooling craft beer. Meanwhile there's cake making and cookery for the next generation of cooks, and music from the likes of Peter Andre, Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza.

This ultra popular festival is a celebration of food, drink and music, from the artisan to the exotic and a wide range of beer, cider, soft drinks and boutique spirits. A wonderful range of exhibitor stands will offer you mouth-watering treats to taste and to buy while there'll be live performances from headliners such as Scouting for Girls. The Chefs Theatre will feature a mix of local and celeberity chefs alongside champions from MasterChef, Bake-Off and Great British Menu. You can expect to pick up plenty of priceless tips at new features like the Cook School and the Fire Pit session alongside old favourites like The Cakes and Desserts Theatre and the Kids Cookery Theatre. All at Tatton Park, Cheshire.

New Pub in the Park at Reigate will be hosted by big guns Tom Kerridge, Simon Rimmer and Matt Tebbutt. Music by Busted, Van Morrison, Sam Ryder and McFly, alongside Ministry of Sound Classical and Palmoma Faith will keep the appetite high for food by the likes of Tom Kerridge, Atul Kochar, Tom Aikens, The Abbey Inn by Tommy Banks and Temper. Venue: Priory Park. General Admission: £40 to £50.

A wonderful range of exhibitor stands will take you on a gastro journey of all things exotic, artisan and craft in the realms of food and drink at this brand new foodie festival. Live performances from much-loved headliners, including the likes of Scouting for Girls and Blue Cocktails will be competing with the Chefs Theatre which will play host to kitchen talents from the silver screen, MasterChef and Great Biritish Menu. Meanwhile The Cake and Bake Theatre will be head-on with the Kids Cookery School for the attentions of those starting out on their foodie journeys. All at the North Walls Recreation Ground, Winchester. 

Expect exhibitors, talks, demonstrations and masterclasses at this celebration of all things culinary and travel, bringing the best of the world's food scene together under one roof. Featured chefs include Monica Galetti, Jose Pizarro and Martin Morales. Location: London’s Business Design Centre.

The countdown is on for the return of Wing Fest to the London Stadium at the end of July for the ultimate chicken wing showdown. Wings, beer, bourbon, live music, axe throwing, eating competitions and a host of other entertainments – they're all there. But hurry, tickets are selling fast!

A wonderful range of exhibitor stands awaits with all manner of exotic and artisan foods, craft beer and boutique drinks, while you enjoy live performances from artists such as Peter Andre and Blue. The Chefs Theatre will keep you entertained with local favourites – think Dean Banks (the Pompadour) Jimmy Lees (Salt & Chilli Oriental) – as well as stars from the silver screen and champions from the likes of Great British Menu and MasterChef. Meanwhile The Kids Cookery School will keep the young fully engaged. All at Inverleith Park, Edinburgh.

As if the lure of the capital’s premier beer-fest wasn't enough, the promise of it being bigger than ever after 10 years of plying its trade is certainly an added bonus. This year’s two-day festival features a stellar line-up of more than 100 craft breweries showcasing over 1,000 different beers, alongside a knock-out food line-up from some of London’s top eateries, including the likes of Fallow, Tacos Padre, 10 Greek Street and Barcelona’s Bar Brutal (part of the 2022 line-up). Craft beer fans will love the chance to expand their hop horizons and party til late. Best of all samples of these beers are all-inclusive. Expect live music and entertainment aplenty. Venue: Tobacco Dock

A wonderful range of exhibitor stands will take you on a journey of all things exotic, artisan and craft in the realms of food and drink. Local favourites will include the likes of – last year's stars – Graeme Cheevers (Unalome), Dean Banks (The Pompadour), Peter McKenna (The Gannet), Dean Parker (Celentano’s), Tom Tsappis (Killiecrankie House) and Gary Maclean (Creel Caught). They will be joined in the Chefs Theatre by Master and Great Bitish Menu talents. There’ll be plenty of live performances from popular bands and DJs, together with bake-off action and plenty of activities for the kids, too. All at Rouken Glen Park.

As part of this festival’s 10^th anniversary celebrations, and for the first time, Wing Fest heads to Norwich for a high summer showdown of all things wings. Expect a whole host of flavour combinations that will blow your mind, as well as beers, bourbon and live music. And, of course, eating competitions to keep you on your toes! All at Junkyard Market this August.

All the fun of the New Forest and a whole lot of gastronomic delights to enjoy with friends and family. Besides pop-up food stalls and artisan food markets, there are cookery demonstrations, craft and cocktail bars and all manner of demonstrations. There's a family friendly campside and a range of beaches just a small hike away. Expect craft and chef demos, too. 

There’s a huge amount planned for The Big Feastival 2024, with an enormous range of well-known chefs, award-winning street food, major UK music artists, family activities and more. Enjoys acts like The Lightning Seeds, The Vaccines and the Dolly Parton Experience alongside some of our favourites chefs like Anna Haugh, Asma Khan, Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Nathan Outlaw, all of whom are presenting masterclasses.  

Michelin-starred chefs, MasterChef winners, live music and masterclasses are all up for grabs at this popular touring food festival, which celebrates the best local food traders and artisan producers in a given region. At the heart of every festival is their theatres, where top chefs show off their cooking skills to an audience. This year look out for a range of local favourite chefs - last year there was Mike North (The Nut Tree), Paul Welburn (The Swan & Cygnet), Sam Bower (The Wild Rabbit) and Sam Squires (The Old Crown). There'll also be MasterChef champions like Dhruv Baker. And, on the music front, it will be bands like Scouting for Girls and Example among others.

Proud to be presenting its 11th edition, you can expect all the fun of live-fire cookery with countless live demos, talks and a whole host of dishes cooked from responsibly sourced ingredients over sustainably sourced wood and charcoal. Bands, DJs and soulful singers add to the fun. 

Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park brings a veritable feast of food and music to St Albans and with likes of Tom Kerridge, Angela Hartnett, Candice Brown and Jose Pizarro playing hosts this year, it promises to be a great weekend. Food from the likes of The Abbey Inn by Tommy Banks, Hangfire BBQ, Temper and The Star Inn and music from headliners like Sam Ryder, Busted, Olly Murs and Van Morrison will keep St Alban’s buzzing for the whole weekend. General Admission: £45 to £55.

Foodies Festival heads to Norfolk in September with the usual strong support from the local gastro community. Check out the Chefs Theatre, where local favourites will be much in evidence. Last year we saw Richard Bainbridge (Benedicts), Galton Blackiston (Morston Hall), Eric Snaith (Titchwell Manor) and Daniel Smith (The Ingham Swan). A great range of exhibitor stands will take you from the exotic to the artisan whether you're after locally sourced sausages or craft beer. Meanwhile there's cake making and cookery for the next generation of cooks and music from the likes of Blue and Example.

For the last word in grilled chicken parties, head for the Bristol Amphitheatre in early September to keep the summer spirit alive. There’ll be wings, beer and live music, as well as just a little bourbon and some axe throwing. Oh...and some eating competitions!

Now in its 16th year and running from 7-8 September, this charming but cool south coast festival always delivers a spectacular range of food, drink and entertainment opportunities, from street food vendors to live cooking demos and expert talks from the likes of Nigel Bloxham and Mike Naidoo. Taste and learn about fresh seafood at its best, and enjoy a glass (or two) from English sparkling wine producers or a Badger Beer from Hall & Woodhouse. All helping to raise money for the excellent work done by Fishermen’s Mission, a charity close to the heart’s of the Weymouth community.

Discover a line-up of over 150 exhibitors and producers, chef demos, talks and entertainment at Abergavenny Food Festival, which is spread over a range of accessible venues in the heart of the town. Highlights include both local legends, celebrity chefs and well-known media personalities. Grab tickets to individual events, or purchase a stroller ticket which includes entry to a number of key shows. 

Head to Peddler Market in Sheffield  in mid-October for an epic party of wing grilling and feasting. Be blown away by the flavour combinations at the Chicken Shed Stage and come ready to explore some great pairings with beer and bourbon. Competitions, axe-throwing and live music will all help raise the roof.