Grimsby potentially risks losing millions of pounds if the town does not become a food destination. A few days ago, some smoked fish makers claimed that the council does not have the right product to market and that it is failing to promote their traditional products. Even though Grimsby’s smoked fish received the PGI (Protected […]
Category: Alternative festivals
Open East Festival to mark opening of Olympic Park to the public
The Open East Festival marks the anniversary of 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony as well as marking the opening of the Olympic Park to the general public. It is a weekend packed of entertainment and various activities including international music, art, fun, food, family, theatre and so much more. The festival was organized by Barbican […]
Kensington Olympia to host international wine fair in 2014
It has been announced that the London International Wine Fair is set to return to Kensington Olympia next year, and will come with cheaper rates in a move the organisers hope will attract back the exhibitors who have turned their backs on the event in recent years. The fair used to be held at Olympia […]
A fine celebration in store for Jura's 50th anniversary
This year is the 50th anniversary of the famous Jura Brewery and they have a packed programme in store this year to celebrate. There will be live music, interactive displays, whisky tasting and even story telling session at the 2013 Jura Whisky Festival, which is a well established part of the Islay Whisky Festival or […]
Flavours of Spring with the Yorkshire Food Finder Culinary Trail
2013’s seasonal trails include butchery and charcuterie skills, rare lamb breeds, sustainable preservation methods of fishing, making of fresh cheeses, and pairing with ales and ciders from all over the country. Add a springy step to your trip by booking earlier for a place on a culinary trail just for you and experience England’s seasonal […]
Bristol welcomes Vegfest UK this May
A 3-day festival will be held in Central Bristol on the 24th-26th of May 2013, in commemoration of VegfestUK Bristol’s 11th anniversary. Events such as this that were held in recent years saw more than 25,000 visitors, making it the world’s largest vegetable event. The 2013 show will be bigger and better than ever, complete […]
Durham's City Food Festival confirms 100 Stallholders
Over 100 food and drink stallholders are now confirmed to take part in Durham City Food Festival on 27-28 October 2012 in Durham City Centre. A joint partnership between Durham University and Durham Markets has seen a food festival come together for the second year which brings great food from across the nation, as well […]
Going for gold at the Eden Project's Harvest Festival
There is a distinctly gold theme at the Eden Project this autumn when they hold their Harvest Festival from the 8th-16th September, which is jam packed with with special events. As well as demonstrations from celebrity chefs, live music, mouthwatering samples of wine, food, cider and beer there will be interesting talks from experts in […]
Oyster lovers prepare to take part in this year's world eating championships
Every year, the historic Northern Ireland village of Hillsborough in County Down plays host to hundreds of challengers who arrive to take part in the World Oyster Eating Championships. The premise is simple; whoever consumes the most oysters in 3 minutes of the winner, and once again this years competitors will come up against Colin […]
Britain prepares itself for the first ever Caribbean Food Week
The UK’s first ever Caribbean Food week is being launched by Grace Foods UK and will run for a week from the 20th-27th August. This event is to celebrate the ever increasing popularity of this most exotic of cuisines and to encourage even more Brits to experience the true taste of the Caribbean. Caribbean Food […]