FoodFest

FEAST YOUR SENSES AT THE ULTIMATE FOOD & DRINK CELEBRATION

From gastronomy chefs to sizzling BBQ masters and artisan producers, FoodFest brings together the finest flavours and chef talent. Whether you’re a passionate home cook or simply love great food, dive into a world of taste, creativity, and kitchen innovation.

And MUCH MORE to come…

The Chef’s Stage prepped & served by Cuisinart

The Chef’s Stage prepped & served by Cuisinart

Watch culinary magic unfold as the UK's most exciting chefs take to the stage. From classic techniques to cutting-edge ideas, our dynamic cooking demonstrations will inspire your next kitchen adventure and fill your recipe collection with exciting new additions.

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Live cooking demonstrations

Seasonal recipe inspiration

Tips from renowned chefs

Interactive Q&A sessions

Live cooking demonstrations

Seasonal recipe inspiration

Tips from renowned chefs

Interactive Q&A sessions

Live cooking demonstrations

Seasonal recipe inspiration

Tips from renowned chefs

Interactive Q&A sessions

The Big BBQ Cookout with Napoleon Grills

Hosted by the 'First Ladies of Cue' Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, discover the art of outdoor cooking at our sizzling BBQ stage. Watch chefs transform simple ingredients into flame-feasts with exclusive recipes. From perfect steaks to creative veggie dishes, learn how to make your outdoor cookouts the highlight of summer.

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The Big BBQ Cookout with Napoleon Grills

Live demos from renowned chefs

Exclusive recipes revealed

Expert tips for year-round grilling

Family-friendly BBQ inspiration

Live demos from renowned chefs

Exclusive recipes revealed

Expert tips for year-round grilling

Family-friendly BBQ inspiration

Live demos from renowned chefs

Exclusive recipes revealed

Expert tips for year-round grilling

Family-friendly BBQ inspiration

The Kitchen Table with Cuisinart

The Kitchen Table with Cuisinart

Pull up a chair at our intimate Kitchen Table sessions. Share stories and cooking insights with your food heroes in this relaxed, personal setting. Meet the hands-on food and drink producers and creative chefs shaping Britain's food scene today.

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Up-close chef encounters

Behind-the-scenes food stories

Producer meet-and-greets

Favourite cooking tips shared

Up-close chef encounters

Behind-the-scenes food stories

Producer meet-and-greets

Favourite cooking tips shared

Up-close chef encounters

Behind-the-scenes food stories

Producer meet-and-greets

Favourite cooking tips shared

The Cook’s Companion with Cuisinart

Master new kitchen skills with hands-on guidance from the experts. From perfect pastry to artisan bread, knife skills and easy cake decoration, develop techniques that'll easily transform your home cooking onto another level.

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The Cook’s Companion with Cuisinart

Practical workshops

Cooking equipment techniques

Hands-on learning

Take-home tips

Practical workshops

Cooking equipment techniques

Hands-on learning

Take-home tips

Practical workshops

Cooking equipment techniques

Hands-on learning

Take-home tips

The CarFest Supper Club

The CarFest Supper Club

Join top chefs for an exclusive hour of food, drinks, and great conversation. These relaxed sessions combine exceptional dishes with behind-the-scenes stories from some of the world's most exciting chefs

Exclusive dining experiences

Intriguing conversations

Curated drink pairings

Limited capacity sessions

Exclusive dining experiences

Intriguing conversations

Curated drink pairings

Limited capacity sessions

Exclusive dining experiences

Intriguing conversations

Curated drink pairings

Limited capacity sessions

The BarFest Arms with Timothy Taylor’s

Experience your perfect festival local in the heart of FoodFest. The BarFest Arms brings together award-winning cask ales from Timothy Taylor’s including their flagship Landlord and refreshing Hopical Storm, alongside a range of artisan wines, spirits and soft drinks. Unwind in our relaxed pub garden while enjoying live music the Wigwam Stage.

The BarFest Arms with Timothy Taylor’s

Hand-pulled craft ales

Live music sessions

Garden seating

Relaxed pub atmosphere

Hand-pulled craft ales

Live music sessions

Garden seating

Relaxed pub atmosphere

Hand-pulled craft ales

Live music sessions

Garden seating

Relaxed pub atmosphere

The Wigwam Stage

The Wigwam Stage

Discover tomorrow's music stars today in our pub garden setting at the BarFest Arms. Our carefully curated lineup of talented unsigned artists, amazing tribute acts and themed parties provides the perfect soundtrack to a relaxed festival day.

Rising musical talent

Tribute acts

Live acoustic sessions

Relaxed atmosphere

Rising musical talent

Tribute acts

Live acoustic sessions

Relaxed atmosphere

Rising musical talent

Tribute acts

Live acoustic sessions

Relaxed atmosphere

The Tipple Tents

Book a session to expand your drinks knowledge and tastebuds with these expert-led tastings. Learn about ingredients, location, the best way to serve along with food pairings from our drink experts. Whether you love beer, wine or gin, you’ll discover the stories behind your favourite drinks and learn what makes them so delicious.

The Tipple Tents

Expert-led tastings

Food pairing masterclasses

Artisan drink discoveries

Expert tips and tricks

Expert-led tastings

Food pairing masterclasses

Artisan drink discoveries

Expert tips and tricks

Expert-led tastings

Food pairing masterclasses

Artisan drink discoveries

Expert tips and tricks

The Great Taste Market

The Great Taste Market

Discover the best in artisan food and drink at the Great Taste Market, where passion meets flavour. It's the perfect spot to explore, sample, and connect with independent producers who love what they do—and it shows in every bite. Brought to you by The Guild of Fine Food, the world’s most respected food and drink awards, this market is all about celebrating the joy of real, high-quality food.

Award-winning producers

Delicious tastings

Unique finds

Meet passionate artisans

Award-winning producers

Delicious tastings

Unique finds

Meet passionate artisans

Award-winning producers

Delicious tastings

Unique finds

Meet passionate artisans

Britain’s Best Farmers Market

Experience a celebration of the finest artisanal producers from across the nation. From farm-fresh ingredients to craft drinks, discover exceptional products made with love that will transform your kitchen and delight every taste bud.

Britain’s Best Farmers Market

Artisanal food producers

Delicious craft drinks

Store cupboard delights

Handmade sweets and cakes

Artisanal food producers

Delicious craft drinks

Store cupboard delights

Handmade sweets and cakes

Artisanal food producers

Delicious craft drinks

Store cupboard delights

Handmade sweets and cakes

WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY

“The BBQ stage was superb and the chefs very friendly!”

WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY

“The smell, the smoke, the atmosphere, there’s nothing quite like it”

WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY

“The Tipple Tent sessions were so much fun and it was great learning about French wines, highly recommend!”

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