Fantastic Food Festivals

Fantastic Food Festivals

With Summer well and truly on the way, it’s time to break out the shorts, caps and sun cream and enjoy the outdoors!

What better way to make the most of the summer sun than at a food festival? Food festivals are great opportunities to discover new favourite foods or a quirky beverage with family and friends all while enjoying live music, cookery demonstrations, competitions and more.

A brand new festival for 2022, the Heaton Park Food Festival will be taking place on the 20th and 21st of August. Internationally inspired street food is at the heart of this event, with street food vendors hand-picked for their unique flair and high-quality dishes.

From cocktails to craft ales, with eight independent bars to choose from, you’re sure to find your favourite tipple at this event. You also won’t want to skip the artisan markets, which offer innovative produce, from hearty pies to sticky brownies, all from creative local producers.

This festival is great for the whole family with games, a fun-fair and roaming entertainment to keep the little ones entertained and you can bring your pooch along too!

The Gardens Hotel in Manchester makes a great base for a trip to the city and food festival. The contemporary design of their guest rooms combines bright colours with naturalistic wood furniture, giving the rooms a fresh and modern feel. Your four-legged friend won’t need to miss out either as this his hotel is also dog-friendly.

An unmissable event for any meat-lover is the Meatopia Festival which is held in the historic Tobacco Dock, London between the 2nd and 4th September 2022. At Meatopia more than 60 world-class live-fire chefs gather to cook up their signature dishes over the grills, smokers, and fire pits, using sustainably sourced charcoal and wood.

Juicy, flame-cooked food isn’t all Meatopia has to offer. You can visit the Taptopia hall for a selection of thirst-quenching drinks, including ales, beers, wines and spirits. As if roaring fires and fantastic food and drink wasn’t enough, live music from roaming bands, DJs and singers can be heard from every corner of the event.

Turn your visit into a city break and stay at the luxurious Novotel London Canary Wharf. Enjoy a 360-degree view of London’s Skyline from the rooftop terrace or take a relaxing dip in the gorgeous on-premise pool. Located in the financial district of London, it’s just a short walk to the Canary Wharf underground station.

For those conscious about the environment, the Locally Sourced festival shines the spotlight on local food, drink and produce around Sussex. The event organisers are committed to making their festival as eco-friendly as possible by promoting recycling to guests, minimising single-use plastic and reducing their carbon footprint. The festival will be taking place in Victoria Park, Sussex on the 23rd and 24th of July.

In addition to food, drink and demonstrations, there will be live music from local up-and-coming artists. You may even find yourself dancing in the sunlight as Toploader will be headlining on the Sunday.

For the perfect stay in Sussex, the Brambletye Hotel is just 25 minutes from Locally Sourced. The boutique-style guestrooms are equipped with modern amenities offering the ideal combination of vintage charm and contemporary conveniences.