Foodies Events July 2018
Photo Credit – International Cheese Awards
Summer is here! We can’t wait for this month’s line up of exciting foodie events. From agricultural events and food festivals to the International Cheese Awards, July is bound to be a good one.
Great Yorkshire Show
10th – 12th July, Harrogate.
Come experience the 160th Great Yorkshire Show! This 3 day event is one of the biggest agricultural events in the UK and celebrates the very best of food, farming and rural life. Also stop by and say hello to us as we will be attending with all 3 of our stunning cookware ranges.
North East Food Chilli Festival
13th – 15th July, Meggies Burn Fields, Seat Front, Blyth, Northumberland.
In it’s 7th year this 3 day festival features exciting food, drink and entertainment. This includes the infamous Chilli Eating competition on Saturday and Sunday. To see the many food exhibitors check out their website https://www.chillifest-ne.co.uk/food/
Hampshire Food Festival
1st – 31st July, Hampshire.
This month long festival now in it’s 18th year, has events to suit all tastes and budgets. Things to get involved in are the farm visits, vineyard tours, cookery classes, pop-up dinners, tasting events and distillery and brewery tours and much more. For more information check out their website.
Photo Credit – Hyper Japan Festival
Hyper Japan Festival
13th – 15th July, London Olympia, London.
Experience all the joys of Japan at London Olympia’s Hyper Japan Festival. From swords to Saki this festival has it all. The ever-popular EAT-JAPAN area will satisfy those in search of authentic Japanese taste sensations. There is a varied selection of stalls offering hot and cold foods, alcoholic and soft drinks and lots more.
Photo Credit – The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
Yorkshire Dales Food Festival
21st – 22nd July, Skipton.
Food, cooking, crafts and live music, this festival has it all! There is something for everyone with cooking demonstrations from James Martin and Gino D’Acampo as well as a selection of hands on workshops, tasting sessions and loads more foodie fun.
Great British Food Festival Knebworth
21st July – 22nd July, Knebworth House.
Not just another food festival, the Great British Food Festival caterers to those with a love of great food and drink at some of the country’s most beautiful locations. Not only will there be fantastic food to eat, but there are chef demonstrations, a foraging guided walk, 3 different Men V Food challenges as well as a bunch of kid friendly stuff too.
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Taste of the South Festival
21st – 22nd July, Chapel Gate, Christchurch, Bournemouth.
This festival celebrates all things from across the South. In it’s second year running it is set to be a haven for foodies with local food, drink and artisan producers exhibiting their local wines, cheeses, chutneys, street food and ice cream as well as many other delectable goodies. Come and enjoy this family friendly foodie event which will also feature live music with local bands and other entertainment.
Photo Credit – International Cheese Awards
International Cheese Awards
Show Day – 25th July, Dorfold Hall, Nantwich.
After the cheese judging and trade day is finished (24th July) the International Cheese Awards opens their doors to everyone. If you’re a cheese fanatic this is a must for you – the renowned Cheese Marquee a colossal 80,500 sq ft full of the 5,000 entries of the best cheese and dairy products from some 27 countries. There will be trade stands selling delicious delicacies and offering free tasting samples too. Cooking demonstrations from James Martin, Will Holland and Sean Wilson throughout the day too for your enjoyment too.